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EU funds in Croatia past, present,future
Hrvoje Dolenec
Central state office for development strategyand coordination of EU funds
(CODEF)
Zagreb, December 3, 2010
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Content
EU funds in Croatia today?
Future cohesion policy, common agricultural policy?
Cohesion and common agricultural policy in Croatia
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EU funds in Croatia today?
EU f d i i f EU C i
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EU MEMBERSHIP
EU funds in perspective of EU-Croatiarelations
Sredinji dravni ured za razvojnu strategiju i koordinaciju fondova EU
Stability and Accession
Agreement
10/2001
06/2004 Croatia becomes a candidate
country
10/2004 Accession strategy for Croatia
04/2004 European Partnership withCroatia
10/2005 Opening of the Accession
Negotiations
02/2006 Accession partnership
CARDS
(2000-2004/2006)
PHARE/ISPA/SAPARD
(2005/2006)
IPA
(since 2007)
+ Community
Programmes
(Union
Programmes)
EU STRUCTURAL FUNDS &
COHESION FUND
OBNOVA(1996-2000)
FP2000-2006
FP2007-2
013
11/2008
09/2009
Negotiations blocked
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European fundfor regional
development/Cohesion fund
CARDS
PHARE ISPA SAPARD
IPA
Transitionassistance
andinstitution
building
Crossbordercooperation
Regionaldevelopmen
t
Humanresources
development
Agriculture/Rural
development/Fishery
European
social fund
Europeanfund for
regionaldevelopment
European
social fund
Europeanagricultural
fund for rural
development/European
fisheries fund
2000-2004/6
2005-2006
2007 -
EU funds chronology in Croatia
Post-
accession
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IPA new generation of preaccession assistance
Objective: Support for the candidate countries (Croatia, FYROM,Turkey) and potential candidates countries (Albania, B. and H.,Montenegro, Serbia) to prepare for:
accession to EU (alignment with and implementation ofaquis communitaire)
absorbtion of cohesion/agricultural instruments
Multiannual planning (Operational programmes)
Interservice coordination
Partnership
Co-financing
Implementation monitoringEvaluation
Decentralised management more responsibility for lineministries
Time frame(n + 3 rule)
Principles:
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IPA new generation of preaccession assistance
TO BE MOREEFFECTIVE INFULFILINGOBJECTIVES
divided into five components
For all beneficiaries countries:I. Transition assistance and institution
buildingII. Cross-border cooperation
For candidate countries: +III. Regional development
IV. Human resources developmentV. Rural development
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IPA new generation of preaccession assistance
Component I Transition assistance and institution building
Political criteria
Economic criteria
ability to assume the obligations of membership Development of civil society dialogue
Supporting programmes
Component II Crossborder cooperation
Participation in crossborder operational programmes withmember countries (Hungary, Slovenia, Adriatic)
Participation in crossborder operational programmes withIPA countries (B. and H., Montenegro, Serbia)
Participation in transnational operational programmes
(SEE, Mediteran)
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IPA new generation of preaccession assistance
Component IIIRegional development
IIIA transport support infrastructure projects in railwaysand inland waterways
IIIB environment support infrastructure projects in solidwaste and water management
IIIC regional competitivness support competitivnessinitiatives and regional development initiatives
Potential beneficiaries are public administration bodies,public and scientific institutions and busines community(SMEs)
Component IV Human resources development suppotrsmeasures for employment incentives, education and socialinclusion. Potential beneficiaries are public administrationbodies, public institutions, social partners and NGOs.
Component VRural development continuation ofSAPARD programme.
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IPA allocations 2007- 2011 ( mn)
Transitionassistance andinst. building
20071
2 Crossbordercooperation
9.70
5 Ruraldevelopment
25.50
Regional
development
3
2008 2009 2010
Human resourcesdevelopment
4
14.70
49.60 45.6045.40 39.50
15.90
45.05 47.60
14.20 15.70
49.70 56.80
16.20
25.8025.60
11.38 12.70
26.00
141.23TOTAL PERYEAR
154.20146.00 151.20
749.83
220.06
73.04
257.35
69.98
129.40
TOTAL
PERCOMP.
2011
39.96
16.00
58.20
16.54
26.50
157.20
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Institutional structure for IPA managementin Croatia
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Future cohesion policy, common
agricultural policy?
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BDP pc in EU, 2006 (%, PPS, of EU 27 average)
Legend
< 50
50 75
75 100
100 125
>125
n.a.
E l 2008 ( f l i 6
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Employment rate, 2008 (% of population 15-64years)
Legend
< 50
50 55
55 60
60 70
>70
n.a.
E l 2007 (% f l i 15 64
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Employment rate, 2007 (% of population 15-64years)
Legend
< 50
50 55
55 60
60 70
>70
n.a.
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Main goal of cohesion policy
Main objective of cohesion policy: decreasing differences indevelopment levels among European regions and
strengthening of economic and social cohesion balanceddevelopment within EU
Improving global competitivness of European economy supporting implementation of Lisbon strategy (replaced by EU2020 strategy)
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Main goal of common agricultural policy
Main objective of common agricultural policy:
increase competitiveness of European agriculture and market-responsiveness
adress the needs of rural areas
reflect growing concern about environmental issues
Most of CAP spending goes to direct aids to farmers, rural
development measures to give farmers a safety net, promotegood food, look after the countryside and environment,invigorate rural economies
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EU budget, 2007-2013
S f fi i f C h i li
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Sources of financing of Cohesion policy
Structural funds:
European social fund, ESF
European regional development fund , ERDF
Cohesion fund, CF
European investment bank, EIB
C h i li l i f i i
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Cohesion policy logic of interventions
Objective INSTRUMENT FINANCIALALLOCATIONS
Convergence:
NUTS II regions with GDP p/c inPPS below 75% EU average in
defined multiannual period
Countries with GNI p/c in PPSbelow 90% EU average in definedmultiannual period
ERDF
ESF
CF
81.5% of which23.2 % for CF
Regional competitivenes andemployment all regions (NUTS Iand NUTS II) not covered byConvergence objective
ERDFESF
16%
European teritorial cooperation
NUTS III region along bordersamong EU memebrs and outsideborders
ERDF 2.5%
TOTAL 2007-2013
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Cohesion fundCohesion fund
18% of Cohesion policy allocations
Preferred projects above 50 mn
EU cofinancing level 80-85%
Condition for eligibility of country: GNI < 90% EU averageCondition for eligibility of country: GNI < 90% EU average
Criteria for country allocations: area and number of
inhabitants
Purpose: environmental and transport infrastructure
- Transeuropean transport network(TEN-T) and Paneuropean
corridors- Environmentaly sustainable development in energy and
transport sector
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Examples of possible interventions inExamples of possible interventions in
structural instrumentsstructural instruments -- ERDFERDF Investments in production Direct grants to SMEs
Infrastructure Environmental, transport, energy, touristic,
health, educational, scientific
Strengthening of economic potentials Strengthening oftouristic services, increasin investment attractiveness,
information society (availability of high speed internet, on lineservices), competitiveness (R&D, clusters, businessincubators, innovation initiatives,)
From 2007 emphasis on R&D, sustainable growth, prevention ofFrom 2007 emphasis on R&D, sustainable growth, prevention of
natural and technological risksnatural and technological risks
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Examples of possible interventions inExamples of possible interventions in
structural instrumentsstructural instruments -- ESFESF Support for investmens in human resources: life long
learning, innovation and enterpreneurship, ICT and
management skills
Adaptability to economic changes: more productive workorganisation, improvement of skills and knowledge,
employment and training (restructuring) Labour market : modernisation and institution strengthening,
active measures for employment (selfemployment), inclusion
of women and migrants, marginalized groups Social inclusion (especially sensitive groups):
antidiscrimination policy, empoyment, support and services
/ /
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Sources of financing :
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
(EAFRD)
European Agricultural Garantee Fund (EAGF)
European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
Agriculture/Rural Development / Fisheries
Rural development fundsRural development funds
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Rural development fundsRural development funds
(Common agricultural policy)(Common agricultural policy)
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) Investments in agricultural properties (competitivness, ecological sustainability),
modernisation of processing industry and markets
Education of young agricultural enterpreneurs and workers (consulting, training)
Support for eco-production, forestry, renewable energy incentives
Diversification of activities: crafts, tourism
Basic rural infrastructure, preserving of rural areas
European Fisheries Fund (EFF) Reconstruction and modernisation of fisheries fleets, fishery ports
Balanced fishinf, support for fishing constraint, support for aquaculture projects
Improvements inprocessing, markets and marketing
European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF)
Direct payments to farmers and measures to regulate agricultural markets (e.g.intervention and expoert refunds)
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NUTS II and III LEVEL 3 REGIONS 21 COUNTIES
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NUTS II and III LEVEL 3 REGIONS, 21 COUNTIES
C fi i ith t t l i t t
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Cofinancing with structural instruments
Max 85% of total eligible expenditures
Lower cofinancing rates for revenue generating beneficiariesand projects
Additional value effect additional development stimulus
Expecting full EU membership
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Specific issues for Croatia representing consultation
framework :
Entering current financial perspective in the 2 remaining years
Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund support continuity ofIPA approach
importance of absorption
concentration on limited number of areas with well prepared,
matured projects
Expecting full EU membership
P diti f th f EU f d
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Preconditions for the usage of EU funds
SDU za razvojnu strategiju i koordinaciju
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STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
FRAMEWORK
2006-2013
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
FRAMEWORK
2006-2013
EU COHESION POLICYEU COHESION POLICY
NATIONAL STRATEGIC REFERENCE FRAMEWORK
OP TRANSPORT
COHESION FUND
EUROPEAN
REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
FUND
EUROPEAN SOCIAL
FUND
OPERATIVNI
PROGRAM 3
STRATEGY OF
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES
STRATEGY OF
GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES
OP ENVIRONMENTAND ENERGY
OP REGIONALCOMPETITIVENESS
OP HUMAN RESOURCEDEVELOPMENT
OP ADMINISTRATIVECAPACITIES DEVELOPMENT
SDU za razvojnu strategiju i koordinacijufondova Europske Unije
Central Office for Development Strategy
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Increase growth and promote sustainable development in order toachieve real convergence
Increase growth and promote sustainable development in order toachieve real convergence
Higher economic growthbased on market integration
and institutional reforms
Higher economic growthbased on market integration
and institutional reforms
Higher employment higher rate of job creation
Higher employment higher rate of job creation
Promotion of sustainabledevelopment
Promotion of sustainabledevelopment
Development of modern transport networks and increased accessibility of regions
Investments in environment and energy infrastructure
Stenghthening of competitivenes of Croatian economy Employment and human capital development
Administratve capacities development
Balance regional development as horizontal priority
Development of modern transport networks and increased accessibility of regions
Investments in environment and energy infrastructure
Stenghthening of competitivenes of Croatian economy
Employment and human capital development
Administratve capacities development
Balance regional development as horizontal priority
OVERALLOBJECTIVE
KEYSTRATEGICOBJECTIVES
SPECIFICTHEMATICPRIORITIES
Central Office for Development Strategyand Coordination of EU Funds
Central Office for Development Strategy
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WorldScan General Equilibrium Model HERMIN MODEL
Expected EU membership effects:GDP p.c. in PPP as % of EU average
Central Office for Development Strategyand Coordination of EU Funds
2012 2015 2020 2025
No membership 63 67.3 73.1 79.4
Membership 63 68.9 77.0 86.1
2012 2015 2020 2025
No membership 63 67.3 73.1 79.4
Memberhip 63 69.6 78.9 89.4
National Strategic Reference Framework
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National Strategic Reference Framework2012 -2013
Umbrella strategic document for absorbtion of funds which
Croatia will have at disposal from structural funds and
Cohesion fund as an EU member state
Document which links development goals of the Republic
of Croatia to the goals of Cohesion policy
Draft prepared by Central State Office for Development
Strategy and Coordination of EU funds in cooperation with
other bodies of state administration and the European
Commission
A detailed elaboration of areas of interventions and of
potential beneficiaries through operative programmes
National Strategic Reference Framework
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National Strategic Reference Framework2012-2013
OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES PRIORITY AXIS
OP TransportPriority axis 1: Integration and modernisation of Croatian
infrastructures in connection with TEN-T corridors
Priority axis 2: Developoment and modernisation of regional transport
infrastructure
OP Environment and EnergyPriority axis 1: Interventions in waste, air quality, nature protection andenergy sectors
Priority axis 2: Interventions in water management sector
OP Regional Competitivness Priority axis 1: Enhancing the competitiveness of the Croatian economy
Priority axis 2: Increasing the development potential of Croatian regions
OP Human Resources Development
Priority axis 1: Support to access to sustainable employment and
adaptability of the workforce
Priority axis 2: Reinforcing social inclusion of disadvantaged groups and
people with special needs
Priority axis 3: Enhancing human capital in education and in research
and development
Priority axis 4: Strengthening the role of civil society for better
governance
OP Administrative Capacities Development
Priority axis 1: Enhancement of the Efficiency of the Public
Administration and Judiciary
Prioritetna os 2: Priority axis 2: Development of human resources in the
judiciary
National Strategic Reference Framework
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Financial managementFinancial management
OP TransportOP Transport
OP Environment and EnergyOP Environment and Energy
OP Regional CompetitivenessOP Regional Competitiveness
OP Human ResourcesDevelopment
OP Human ResourcesDevelopment
OP Administrative CapacitiesDevelopment
OP Administrative CapacitiesDevelopment
Ministry of Finance, National FundMinistry of Finance, National Fund
Ministry of Sea, Transport andInfrastructure
Ministry of Sea, Transport andInfrastructure
Ministry of Environment Protection,Physical Planning and ConstructionMinistry of Environment Protection,Physical Planning and Construction
Ministry of Economy, Labour andEntrepeneurship
Ministry of Economy, Labour andEntrepeneurship
Ministry of Economy, Labour andEntrepeneurship
Ministry of Economy, Labour andEntrepeneurship
Ministry of Public AdministrationMinistry of Public Administration
AuditAuditAgency for Audit of Implementation
System for EU programmes
Agency for Audit of ImplementationSystem for EU programmes
IMPLEMENTATION:
g2012-2013
NSRF monitoringNSRF monitoring CODEFCODEF
BeneficiariesBeneficiaries
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BeneficiariesBeneficiaries
Beneficiaries / institutions submitting project proposals: StateBeneficiaries / institutions submitting project proposals: StateAdministration Bodies, Bodies of local and regional selfAdministration Bodies, Bodies of local and regional self--governancegovernanceand their associations. Schools, Universities, Institutes, entreand their associations. Schools, Universities, Institutes, entrepreneurpreneur
centers, public companies and agencies which are legal entitiescenters, public companies and agencies which are legal entities withwithpublic jurisdiction, entrepreneurs and others.public jurisdiction, entrepreneurs and others.
Works/Service providers , equipment suplliers = fund consumers:Works/Service providers , equipment suplliers = fund consumers:construction companies, educational institutes, consultancies,construction companies, educational institutes, consultancies,equipment producers and others.equipment producers and others.
Target groups: unemployed, students, entrepreneurs, employees, cTarget groups: unemployed, students, entrepreneurs, employees, civilivilservants and others.servants and others.
Agriculture/Rural Development / Fisheries
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Sources of financing :European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
(EAFRD)
European Agricultural Garantee Fund (EAGF)
European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
Programming documents :National Strategic Plans
Operational programes (for rural development and
fisheries)
Body responsible for the preparation is Ministry of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development
Agriculture/Rural Development / Fisheries
Financial envelope for Croatia - proposal
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Financial envelope for Croatia proposal
For additional information: ManualE F d f C i P j
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CODEF PUBLICATIONS
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Glossary of the
Eruopean Union Funds
Europan Funds for
Croatian Projects
How to qualify for EU funds?
150 questions and answers
for businessmen
These brochures and many others you can find at
www.strategija.hr
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