1. IPA Decentralised Implementation System
Joana Babusku Tatjana ARSOVA
UNDP/Secretariat of European Affairs Ministry of Finance

2. NATIONAL SYSTEM FOR COORDINATION OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

3. Achievements 2006/2007
Quality data available and disseminated in a transparent manner;
Increased capacity to define development priorities and foreign assistance needs (NPAA, NDP, PEP, Strategic planning)
Organized approach towards donor community – monthly thematic donor coordination meetings & follow-up;
Establishment of IPA DIS structure (programming and management of funds);
Increased usage of decentralised model by bilateral donors. …….OWNERSHIP AND ALIGNMENT

4. CHALLENGES Coherent approach in planning;
Accurate foreign assistance gaps analysis;
Capacities for project implementation;
Establishment of decentralised system and capacities for monitoring and evaluation.

5. Preparations for IPA - Programming
Operational programming structure set and functioning;
Operational programmes for each of IPA 5 components prepared and ready to be sent to EC;
Macedonia assessed by EC as most advanced IPA country in programming;
Programming 2008 moves earlier as than in 2007 (start – June 2007; first draft MIPD ).

6. Preparations for IPA - DIS
Road map and status DIS:
Stage 0 – Establishment of Structures
Stage 1 - Gap Assessment
Stage 2 - Gap Plugging
Stage 3 - Compliance Assessment
Stage 4 – Accreditation

8. Preparations for IPA - CHALLENGES
Legal framework
Administrative capacity and HR
Training – capacity buidling in programming, PCM, M&E, PP, FM, HR etc.
Management Information System
National co-financing
Complementarity with other donors
Delays in accreditation