1. Implementation of Objective 3
New Member States Conference
Pilsen, 19 April 2011

2. Programmes with Czech participation
5 cross-border co-operation (CBC) programmes
1 transnational programme
interregional co-operation
ESPON, URBACT

3. Allocation of programmes
Total budget
Czech Republic – Poland
Austria – Czech Republic
Slovakia – Czech Republic
Bavaria – Czech Republic
Saxony – Czech Republic
Central Europe
Total

4. Current status of programmes
Allocated
(%)
Disbursed
Czech Republic – Poland
93,2
33,3
Austria – Czech Republic
71,6
14,2
Slovakia – Czech Republic
77,1
22,1
Bavaria – Czech Republic
87,9
25,6
Saxony – Czech Republic
59,7
7,7
Central Europe
77,4 -

5. Lessons learned – programming (1)
influenced by substantial change of provisions in comparison to :
lead partner principle introduced for CBC
responsibility for programme management entrusted to joint authorities rather than to national authorities.
completely new systems had to be developed

6. Lessons learned – programming (2)
negatively influenced also by:
unclear interpretation of new rules for Objective 3
Changes of authorities/staff responsible for Objective 3 in partner countries
none of programmes was launched in 2007

7. Lessons learned – implementation (1)
implementation is more complicated in comparison to 2004 – 2006
it is difficult to set up joint rules for implementation of joint projects within different legal systems
partners from different countries implementing the same project have different conditions (eligibility rules, sustainability period etc.)

8. Lessons learned – implementation (2)
management of programme more complicated too
challenge especially for Managing Authority (MA) - responsible for whole programme and coordination of implementation
strong and active National Authority (NA) in partner country could make the implementation easier

9. Lessons learned – implementation (3)
other difficulties of implementation:
regulations do not reflect specifics of ETC
interpretation of rules for ETC is missing
EC guidelines and guidance notes in most cases do not cover ETC

10. Recommendations for future programming period
no revolution, rather evolution of current systems
reflecting more specifics of Objective 3 in regulations
rules should be clear without possibility of different interpretation
continuity presented by institutions and staff is very important

11. Thank you for your attention!
Martin Buršík
European Territorial Co-operation Department
Ministry for Regional Development
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