1. Presentation of a real call for proposal from the point of view of the managing authority

2. Questions to be answered  How is a call for proposal prepared and with whom?  What does it require from applicants and why?  What are the evaluation procedures?

3. Implementing of NDP Community Initiatives Enviroment Protection Transport Projects Community Support Framework National Development Plan Cohesion Fund Programme Complement SOP- Improvement of the competitiveness of enterprises SOP - Rural Development SOP – Human Resources Development SOP - Fishery and Fish Processing SOP - Transport Integrated Regional Operational Programme OP - Technical Assistance

4. IROP The Integrated Regional Operational Programme (IROP) is one of seven operational programmes, which set out priorities and amount of funds for implementing the State’s regional development policy in the initial period of Poland’s membership in the European Union (2004-2006). IROP was prepared by the Ministry of the Economy, Labour and Social Policy (MELSP) in close cooperation with regional self- government in all voivodships. At the implementation stage, IROP is managed nationally by MELSP to ensure coordination and uniform application of agreed rules. Simultaneously, most tasks for implementation are vested with regional authorities.

5. „To create the conditions for the increase of competitiveness of the regions and prevention of the marginalization of some areas, in such a way to enhance the long term economic development of the country, its economic, social and territorial cohesion, as well as integration with the European Union” The main goal of the IROP

6. Objectives of the IROP The objectives set out under the IROP will be realized with the following Priorities: Priority I. Development and modernisation of the infrastructure to enhance the competitiveness of regions Priority II. Strengthening human resources development in regions Priority III. Local development Priority IV. Technical assistance

7. Implementing of IROP in Malopolska Priority I Measure 1.1. Measure 1.2. Measure 1.3. Measure 1.4. Measure 1.5. Measure 1.6. Priority II Measure 2.1. Measure 2.2. Measure 2.3. Measure 2.4. Measure 2.5. Measure 2.6. Priority III Measure 3.1 Measure 3.2. Measure 3.3. Measure 3.4. Measure 3.5. Department of Regional Policy and Structural Funds (Marshal’s Office) Ministry of Economy and Labour Department of Regional Policy and Structural Funds (Marshal’s Office) Department of Economy and Infrastructure (Marshall’s Office) Department of Regional Policy and Structural Funds (Marshal’s Office) Department of Economy and Infrastructure (Marshall’s Office) Regional Labour Office Education and Culture Department (Marshal’s Office) Regional Labour Office

8. Basic Documents –Integrated Regional Operational Programme –IROP Complement –Implementation Procedures Guide

9. Call for proposal Basic elements specified in the call for proposal: –Dates –Available amount of money –Size and form of assistance –Documents necessary to submit: application form and attachments, i.e. feasibillity study, technological project, maps, financial documents, various documents and statements to guarantee legality with polish and European law

10. Selection process Project submission Formal evaluation Substantial and technical evaluation Recommendation of Regional Steering Committee Decision of the Board of the Region Information to the Voivodship Office Contract Up to 60 days 10 days 30 days Up to 45 days 7 days Up to 60 days

11. Formal evaluation and substantial and technical evaluation Project Project evaluation team Formal evaluation No Expert Panel Correction Yes Substantial and technical evaluation No Correction Yes Rejected project

12. Regional Steering Comitee and Board of the Regions List of the projects Regional Steering Committee Recommendation List of the projects Board of the Region Selection of the projects and decision of co-financing

13. Thank you for your attention Małgorzata Jończy Project Evaluation Team Department of Regional Policy and Structural Funds Marshall’s Office in Malopolska mskow@malopolska.mw.gov.pl