1. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH RCBI ‘handover’ meeting Partner Country involvement Poland-Belarus-Ukraine ENPI CBC Programme Warsaw 09 March 2012

2. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Basis Quantitative analysis based on statistics on calls, provided by the programme Qualitative analysis based on questionnaires: –JTS/JMA & BO (programme-based) –NCP for By and Ua (in part)

3. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH No. of applicants by country in 1st call and LSP 1 st call LSP

4. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH No. of partners by country in 1st call and LSP 1 st call LSP

5. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH No. of applicants and partners by country in 1st call and LSP 1 st Call LSP

6. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Success rate of applicants by country, in 1st call

7. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Budget share PC applicants by country – 1st call

8. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Budget share PC applicants by country – LSP

9. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Involvement of PC organisations in applications - 1 As Applicants: Well represented; not very well represented; low level of representation (2x) Reasons: Lack of experience (e.g. in EU financing instruments, implementation of international projects, filling in the application form), Lack of EU MS (Polish) partners and lack of partners (Ua) Complex pack of application documents Late launch of PBU programme JTS branch offices, insufficient information and training campaign (1 st call By) National project approval procedure in By/uncertain national legislation Ua Relatively low visibility of CBC programmes in By Lack of language skills - By

10. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Involvement of PC organisations in applications - 2 As Partners: Very well represented; well represented; not very well represented (2x) Reasons: Requirement for each project to have at least one partner from Belarus or Ukraine Information about the Programme is widely disseminated, interest is high Partnership with Polish partners already exists Same as for applicants –Late launch of PBU programme JTS branch offices, insufficient information and training campaign (1 st call By) –National project approval procedure in By/uncertain national legislation Ua –Relatively low visibility of CBC programmes in By –Lack of language skills - By

11. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Involvement of PC organisations in awarded projects - 1 As Applicants: Low level of representation Reasons: Applicants from MS (Poland) have a high-level experience in proposals elaboration Low quality of project applications (lack of experience in completing those) Low level of involvement at the application stage Inadequate screening of project applications by the JTS following the 1st call for proposals (which resulted in revision of the project selection criteria in the run-up to the 2nd call)

12. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Involvement of PC organisations in awarded projects - 2 As Partners: Very well represented; well represented; low level of representation Reasons: Requirement for each project to have at least one partner from Belarus or Ukraine Information about the Programme is widely disseminated, interest is high Partnership with Polish partners already exists Desire to gain valuable experience for applying as applicants in the future Inadequate screening of project applications by the JTS following the 1st call for proposals (which resulted in revision of the project selection criteria in the run-up to the 2nd call)

13. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Main challenges - 1 As Applicants: Insufficient experience in implementing/managing projects (also filling in the application form) National legislation and requirements to be followed during project implementation To provide the required co-financing (Ua) Being afraid of taking responsibility for project management Search for EU MS partners (Ua) Improve linguistic skills (By)

14. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Main challenges - 2 As Partners: To be chosen as a Partner by EU MS organization (JTS) Same as for applicants: –Insufficient experience in implementing/managing projects (also filling in the application form) –National legislation and requirements to be followed during project implementation –To provide the required co-financing (Ua) –Linguistic skills –Lack of partners

15. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Are organisation in PC at a disadvantage compared to MS Yes (2x); No (2x) Reasons: Difference in level of experience in participating in programmes and filling in application forms and annexes Difference in the number of information events Insufficient recruitment of experienced JTS staff from PC resulting in reduced understanding and poor contact Lack of PC ‘ownership’ in programme JMAs

16. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH Balanced participation Balanced Participation –A balanced distribution of funds among participating countries is very important – 3x –Balanced participation is extremely important for programme success – 2x –Other – 1x (Balanced distribution of project results is the MOST IMPORTANT element defining the programme success) Responsibility for facilitating balanced participation –JMA/JTS – 2x –Branch offices – 2x –JMC – 2x –National authorities – 1x

17. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH What are you doing to facilitate involvement Stimulation of the balanced participation of all countries in the Programme is documented and should be reflected in results of the 2nd CfP Information is disseminated to all partners on equal basis 3 Partner Search Forums to stimulate partnerships Establishing and functioning of Branch offices of the JTS in PCs Our Authorities hold information events and provide our applicants with explanations (Ua) Coordination of the activity of By organisations, advice on EU financial mechanisms and national project approval procedure, contribute to events in By, contribute to fair and equal treatment of By applicants/partners at the JMC and project-selection committees

18. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH What can/should your programme do in the future JMC members and NA from PC should be more actively involved in Programme implementation Introduction and approval of a balanced distribution of funds among participating countries Further active information activities Encourage more regular participation of JMC members from BY in JMC meetings, To further simplify national procedures for project registration & approval (By) Envisage balanced participation of MC and PC provision in the next generation of CBC programmes equal treatment of BY organisations, adequate ENPI financing and simplified application procedure More active communication with the regional authorities from MS to encourage more active participation of the organisations from MS in ENPI CBC project

19. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH RCBI support to PBU 2007-2011 Support for programming – contributions from experts from Belarus and Ukraine and other programming experts Training on programme management - JMC/JMA/JTS (4) Events to support calls for proposals - info seminars (5), project preparation workshops (15), partner search forums (3)

20. This project is funded by the EUAnd implemented by a consortium led by MWH RCBI support to PBU 2007-2011 Training in project management & implementation – JMA/JTS (1) Support for Belarusians and Ukrainians to participate in programme events (6) Guide to National Requirements for implementing ENPI CBC projects - steps to take when awarded a project – Belarus (and soon to come for Ua)