1. Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Railways Summit
, Bucharest, Romania

2. Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the energy sector
Content What is DTP? Programme area Programme Priorities and Specific Objectives SO 3.1 – Transport Financial issues DTP requirements and key principles Types of actions to be financed Second call for proposals How to develop a good AF Assessment procedure

3. What is DTP? DTP – financing instrument of ETC/ Interreg VB
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
What is DTP?
DTP – financing instrument of ETC/ Interreg VB
Programming periods
Interreg I:
Interreg II:
Interreg III:
Interreg IV:
Interreg V:

4. Interreg programmes available for RO 2014 – 2020
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Interreg programmes available for RO
2014 – 2020
CBC
Transnational
Interregional
Romania - Serbia
Romania – Bulgaria
Romania - Hungary
Danube Transnational Programme
URBACT
ESPON
INTERACT
INTERREG EUROPE

5. Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
DTP supports policy integration in the Danube region below the EU-level and above the national level in specific fields of action. Expected projects should therefore influence national/ regional/ local policies (act as “policy drivers”).
DTP fosters transnational cooperation in specific fields of intervention in order to contribute to a higher degree of territorial integration.
DTP supports the achievement of EUSDR objectives as defined in the Action Plan.

6. Programme area 14 countries:
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Programme area
14 countries:
9 EU MS: DE, AT, CZ, SI, SK, HU, HR, RO, BG
3 EU (potential) candidate countries: RS, MNE, BIH
2 EU neighbouring countries: UA, MD

7. Programme Priorities and Specific Objectives
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Programme Priorities and Specific Objectives
Priority Axis 1
Innovative and socially responsible Danube region
Priority Axis 2
Environment and culture responsible Danube region
Priority Axis 3
Better connected and energy responsible Danube region
Priority Axis 4
Well governed Danube region
Specific objective 1.1
Improve framework conditions for innovation
Specific objective 2.1
Strengthen transnational water management and flood risk prevention
Specific objective 3.1
Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems and balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas
Specific objective 4.1
Improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges
Specific objective 1.2
Increase competences for business and social innovation
Specific objective 2.2
Foster sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage and resources
Specific objective 3. 2
Improve energy security and energy efficiency
Specific objective 4.2
Support to the governance and implementation of the EUSDR
Specific objective 2.3
Foster the restoration and management of ecological corridors
Specific objective 2.4
Improve preparedness for environmental risk management

8. Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Specific Objective 3.1
Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems as well as balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas

9. Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Expected results
Improvement of accessibility, connectivity and interoperability
Further development of waterways while limiting the negative impact of transport on the Danube ecosystem
Development of multimodal hubs, terminals and links
Improvement of transport safety
Better organisation of public transport
Promotion of sustainable modes of transport in urban and rural areas

10. Funds Financial framework ERDF = 202,095,405 euro (9 EU MS)
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Funds
ERDF = 202,095,405 euro (9 EU MS)
IPA = 19,829,192 euro (RS, BA, ME)
ENI = tbd (UA, MD)
Financial framework
Reimbursement principle (85% of validated costs)
Remaining 15% to be co-financed at national level (own co-financing, state co-financing or other sources)
Progress of activities and spending reported on a 6-month basis
Reimbursement after approval of the progress report (ca months from actual payment)

11. Budget allocated for transport projects 85%=31,023,237,00 euro
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Budget allocated for transport projects
85%=31,023,237,00 euro
Committed in the 1st CfP: ca. 70%

12. Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Eligible expenditure
Staff costs (real costs or flat rate of 20% of direct costs)
Office and administrative expenditure (15% of staff costs)
Travel and accommodation
External expertise and service
Equipment
Infrastructure and works – mandatory transnational character*!
Ineligible costs: purchase of land and existing buildings, refundable VAT, in kind contribution, second hand equipment, etc.
* See Applicants Manual, Part 3, Eligibility of expenditure

13. DTP requirements Eligibility of partners: Public bodies
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
DTP requirements
Eligibility of partners:
Public bodies
Bodies governed by public law
Private non-profit bodies
Private profit-making bodies (except LP and PPs form IPA countries)
International organisations
EGTCs coming from the DTP programme area   
At least 3 financing partners from 3 different countries of the programme area.
Lead Partner from EU Member State of Programme area.  

14. Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Potential applicants
Organisations responsible for transport and economic development
Service providers
NGOs
Chambers of commerce
Innovation centres
R&D institutions
Education providers

15. Key principles Real transnational character Result-oriented approach
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Key principles
Real transnational character
Result-oriented approach
Sustainable development
Durable and transferrable outputs
Integrated territorial approach
Qualitative partnership
Efficiency in terms of mobilised resources

16. Types of actions to be financed:
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Types of actions to be financed:
Development of transnational strategies, action plans, policy frameworks and recommendations
Development of management, coordination, monitoring and reporting tools and services
Preparation of investments to be subsequently financed through other sources*
Pilot activities of testing and demonstration nature
Training and capacity building (learning interactions)
Information, dissemination and publicity measures

17. ARE NOT FINANCED BY THE DTP!
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Projects:
focusing on purely academic cooperation or research activities
aiming at mere networking and exchange of experience
exclusively investment-oriented
ARE NOT FINANCED BY THE DTP!

18. to be launched at the beginning of 2017 ca. 3 months
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
2nd Call for Proposals:
to be launched at the beginning of 2017
ca. 3 months
gap analysis to be performed
1-step approach (AF)
amount not decided yet
Check for news on the 2nd Call
SO 3.1
remaining amount ca. 8M euro
possible restrictions as well

19. Topics not addressed/ too little addressed: Multimodality
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Topics not addressed/ too little addressed:
Multimodality
Rail interoperability
Air transport
ITS
Transport safety
Connectivity of rural areas
Sea ports
IWT fleet modernisation

20. How to develop a successful application in 10 steps
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
How to develop a successful application in 10 steps
Identify current needs/ challenges and propose solutions
Find the appropriate partners (sectors, levels of governance, areas of expertise)
Develop the project idea
Check Programme’s provisions and bear in mind the key principles
Build on existing solutions (do not start from scratch if not necessary!)
Bring a contribution to the achievement of EUSDR objectives
Distribute roles of partners equitably
Identify measures to ensure further use of project results
Identify measures to ensure the transferability and durability of project results
Design a feasible workplan (incl. timing, budget)
!!! Ask for a consultation with the responsible DTP project officer

21. Assessment Eligibility check Yes/ no questions
Danube Transnational Programme: opportunities for cooperation in the transport sector
Assessment
Eligibility check
Yes/ no questions
Failure to meet eligibility requirements leads to rejection
Quality check
Content-related
Relevance of the project for the selected DTP SO, its strategic dimension in regard to its contribution to the achievement of the programme objectives and its feasibility and value for the money

22. Ana Leganel
Project Officer PA3
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