1. Nikos Hadjisavvas Managing Authority
IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme
“Greece – the Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia 2014 – 2020”
Nikos Hadjisavvas
Managing Authority

2. IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme
“Greece – the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 2014 – 2020”
Lessons Learnt from the Programme Period
The IPA CBC Programme
Programme Timeline
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3. Lessons Learnt from the 2007-2013 Programme Period
Programme Constraints
Economic crisis affected the Programme Area from 2010
onwards
Effect augmented due to limited Programme Budget in certain
areas
Limited ‘Ownership’ - rather weak management capacity of beneficiaries
- often the bulk of the project activities are ‘outsourced’
>> experience / lessons not retained within the organisation
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4. Lessons Learnt from the 2007-2013 Programme Period
Programme Challenges
Rigid Regulatory Framework Different Financial rules across the border, result in: Different contracting procedures & contracting dates > Asymmetry in project implementation schedule
Sustainability often lack of continuity due to ‘ internal politics’ or
change of relevant policy hard to secure follow-up funding
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5. Lessons Learnt from the 2007-2013 Programme Period
Programme results
Actions and results in line with the objectives and goals of the Programme;
Projects contribute to further economic and social development in the cross-border regions;
Observed added value of the
Programme to the cross-border area.
Despite above constraints and challenges, following results can be demonstrated

6. Programme results (cont.)
Lessons Learnt from the Programme Period
Programme results (cont.)
Increased awareness about functioning of EU funding and EU rules with partners; >> positive effect on Capacity of Partners
Improved communication and better understanding between the people in the cross-border regions
Establishment of partnerships and Networks leading to long-term cooperation and cohesion of the cross border region
At a more qualitative level, we have identified

7. The IPA CBC Programme
Framework for the development of the new CP
Legal Basis
- EU and National Legislation
- IPA II Regulations (adopted in 2014)
Evaluation of the Programme
Public Consultation
Ex-ante Evaluation of the new CP
Strategic Environmental Assessment
Joint Task Force
- members: Programme Structures
- Programme drafters
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8. Creates logical links between the following elements:
The IPA CBC Programme
Intervention logic
Creates logical links between the following elements:
Analysis of development needs and challenges (Consultation, SEA)
Analysis of past experience (Evaluation)
The strategic approach to maximise impact and effectiveness of Programme (Ex-ante Evaluation)
the selection of thematic priorities to be supported (Ex-ante Evaluation)
identification of the funding priorities (Ex-ante Evaluation)
One key element of the new Prg. Is the prog’s intervention logic 8

9. IPA II Thematic Priorities (Annex III of R. 231/2014)
Four out of Eight Thematic Priorities selected:
promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders
protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management
promoting sustainable transport and improving public infrastructures
encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage
Intervention Logic deals with the Prog Structure,
Starting from the TPs
Based on results of PC, 4/8 selected
Maximum no. of TPs selected to cover widest scope
& 04

10. Justification for the selection of Thematic Priorities (1/4)
a. promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders through, inter alia: integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility; joint local employment initiatives; information and advisory services and joint training; gender equality; equal opportunities; integration of immigrants' communities and vulnerable groups; investment in public employment services; and supporting investment in public health and social services;
Trend: Rising population in smaller urban centers in the cross border zone as a result of the economic crisis (migration from big cities)
Problem: Very high rates of unemployment and especially of youth unemployment and long term unemployment
Capitalise: Positive results on co-operation between partner countries organizations
Observed trend
Stems from problem
Important: positive cooperation exists 04
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11. Justification for the selection of Thematic Priorities (2/4)
Protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management through, inter alia: joint actions for environmental protection; promoting sustainable use of natural resources, resource efficiency, renewable energy sources and the shift towards a safe and sustainable low-carbon economy; promoting investment to address specific risks, ensuring disaster resilience and developing disaster management systems and emergency preparedness
Excellent field for Cooperation: Joint management / Joint actions
Common Assets (mountains, rivers)
Cross-border risks (i.e. forest fires, floods)
Threats: Protected areas, ecosystems and biodiversity in the eligible area are threatened / neglected
Capitalise: Positive results on co-operation between partner countries organizations (Both networks and projects)
Common assets: mountains, rivers
Joint management
Joint actions to address cross-border risks (i.e.floods, forest fires) 04
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12. Justification for the selection of Thematic Priorities (3/4)
c. Promoting sustainable transport and improving public infrastructure by, inter alia, reducing isolation through improved access to transport, information and communication networks and services and investing in cross-border water, waste and energy systems and facilities
Excellent field for Cooperation:
Joint management / Joint actions to facilitate accessibility
‘Integration’ of Cross-border area
Threats: Insufficient solid and liquid waste management recycling and reuse.
Capitalise: Existing transport infrastructure: crossroads of Corridor X (E75) and Egnatia Highway (E90) with frequent flows between the neighboring countries
Common assets: mountains, rivers
Joint management
Joint actions to address cross-border risks (i.e.floods, forest fires) 04
Drafting of the OP

13. Justification for the selection of Thematic Priorities (4/4)
Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage
Strength:
Potential synergies between tourism / employment / natural heritage
Challenge: Reverse low awareness of attractions of the Cross border area
Capitalise: Large flows of people, strong bonds between partner countries
Common assets: mountains, rivers
Joint management
Joint actions to address cross-border risks (i.e.floods, forest fires) 04
Drafting of the OP

14. 04 Thematic Priorities are analysed in SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Common assets: mountains, rivers
Joint management
Joint actions to address cross-border risks (i.e.floods, forest fires) 04
Drafting of the OP

15. Thematic Priority A: Promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders through, inter alia: integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility; joint local employment initiatives; information and advisory services and joint training; gender equality; equal opportunities; integration of immigrants' communities and vulnerable groups; investment in public employment services; and supporting investment in public health and social services
Specific Objective 1.1: Create employment opportunities for educated graduates by exploiting comparative advantages of the cross border area, preferably with the use of innovative tools and practices
Specific Objective 1.2: Improvement of preventive health care and social services of early childhood and elderly population

16. Thematic Priority D: Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage
Specific Objective 1.3: Improve the attractiveness and promote tourism in the cross-border area by promoting and capitalizing natural and cultural assets

17. Thematic Priority C: Promoting sustainable transport and improving public infrastructure by, inter alia, reducing isolation through improved access to transport, information and communication networks and services and investing in cross-border water, waste and energy systems and facilities
Specific Objective 2.1: Upgrade public infrastructure to improve road travel time, border crossing, safety and security
Specific Objective 2.2: Sustainable management and recycling of bio-wastes

18. Thematic Priority B: Protecting the environment and promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management through, inter alia: joint actions for environmental protection; promoting sustainable use of natural resources, resource efficiency, renewable energy sources and the shift towards a safe and sustainable low-carbon economy; promoting investment to address specific risks, ensuring disaster resilience and developing disaster management
Specific Objective 2.3: Sustainable management of protected areas, ecosystems and biodiversity
Specific Objective 2.4: Prevention, mitigation and management of natural disasters, risks and hazards

19. 04 Thematic Priorities and Specific Objectives are integrated in
PRIORITY AXES
Common assets: mountains, rivers
Joint management
Joint actions to address cross-border risks (i.e.floods, forest fires) 04
Drafting of the OP

20. Thematic Priority A Thematic Priority D Thematic Priority C
Priority Axis 1: Development and Support of Local Economy
Priority Axis 2: Protection of Environment - Transportation
Thematic Priority B
Thematic Priority A
Thematic Priority D
Thematic Priority C
Specific Objective 1.1
Specific Objective 1.3
Specific Objective 2.1
Specific Objective 2.3
Specific Objective 1.2
Specific Objective 2.2
Specific Objective 2.4

22. Priority axis 1 axis 2 Programme Budget EU (85%) National(15%) Total
EU (85%)
National(15%)
Total
Proportion
to the CP
Priority
axis 1
1.Development and
Support of Local
Economy
40%
Τhematic
Priority a
Specific Objectives
25%
Priority d
Specific Objective
1.3
15%
axis 2
2. Protection of
Environment –
Transportation
50%
Priority c
30%
Priority b
20%
axis 3
3.Technical
Assistance
10%
Integrated fin table, significant improvement from current period
Programme Budget

23. Implementing Modalities
Joint Management
Joint bodies (JMC, JTS, JSC)
Joint Projects (partners from both countries)
Increased Cooperation (Joint Development, Staffing, Implementation, Financing)
Focus: Cross-border Area
Added value to the people of the Programme area
Increase the capacity of the partners of the Programme area

24. Programme Timeline September 2014
Submission of Programme to EC for approval
March 2015 – May 2015
Programme revised, following EC comments
12 May 2015
Programme resubmitted
30 June 2015
Meeting of the IPA Committee
July 2015
Expected Programme Approval
End of 2015
1st Call for Proposals
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25. Thank you!
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