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ENPI – The example of
Ukraine
DG RELEX UNIT E-2
Ukraine, Moldova and
Belarus
2. The ENPI regulation: Main features
2.1 Key elements
A policy driven instrument:
An enabling Regulation:
Support for the priorities of
the ENP Action Plans & the
Strategic Partnership with
Russia. Allocations based
on level of partnership and
progress.
The ENPI Regulation
includes a complete toolbox
to render aid effective
The central role of
programming:
The appropriate “measure
mix” supporting the policy
is defined through
programming
ENPI
Key
features
Cross-border
Cooperation (CBC):
For the first time,
assistance to Member
States & neighbours to be
delivered by a single
Regulation, a single set of rules
2. The ENPI regulation: Main features
2.2. Policy Framework
Agreements: Partnership and
Cooperation, Association,
other
Council
Conclusions
Commission
Communications
Jointly agreed
Action Plans
2. The ENPI regulation: Main features
2.3. Types of programmes
Country and multi-country
programmes
Minimum 95.0%
(over € 10.6 bn)
Cross-border cooperation
programmes
Up to 5.0%
(almost € 550 million)
2. The ENPI regulation: Main features
2.3. Ukraine allocations
Ukraine ENPI National
Programme 2007-2010
€ 494 million (indicative
allocation)
+
Eligible for ENPI Regional, CBC and
Thematic Programmes
2. The ENPI regulation: Main features
2.4. The programming process
Strategy
Papers
Multi-annual
Indicative
Programmes
Action
Progr./Joint
CBC Progr.
►annual
► Analysis of the
situation
► Response strategy
►Priority sectors
► 7 years
► revised at mid-term
►normally attached
to Strategy Papers
► set global and per
priority
allocations
► cover 3 – 4
years
► describe projects
identified for
financing
► define the
budget per
project
►lead to EC
decision &
commitments
of funds
All these documents are subject to comitology
Except CBC Programmes
Key stages of programming
process in Ukraine
 Fact-finding missions 2nd half of 2005
 First draft end of 2005
 Validiation missions/updates 2006
 Formal adoption early 2007
 Key stakeholders: Government,
other Donors including EU MS, civil
society
3. Practical aspects of the new instrument
3.1. Areas of cooperation - General
►Dialogue and Reform
►Legislative approximation
►Institution building
► Equitable social and
economic development
► Protection of human
rights and freedoms
► Rule of law and good
governance
► Contribution to UN
Milennium Development
Goals
Sectoral cooperation
► energy;
telecommunications;
transport; Area of Justice,
Freedom and Security;
environment; research and
innovation; higher education
Priority Areas for Ukraine
2007-2010
 Democratic Development and Good
Governance – 30%
 Regulatory Reform and
Administrative Capacity building –
40%
 Infrastructure Development: Energy,
Transport, Environment, Border
Management – 40%
3. Practical aspects of the new instrument
Implementation modalities - General
► Technical assistance
► Targeted administrative measures: twinning
► Sectoral or general budget support
► Investments and investment related activities
► Debt relief programmes
► Microprojects
► Food security measures
► Contributions to the EIB or other financial
intermediaries for loan financing, equity investments,
guarantee or investment funds
3. Practical aspects of the new instrument
Implementation modalities - Ukraine
• to be decided action-by-action at the stage
of programme identification (EC Delegation
lead)
• sector/budgetary support whenever
possible and appropriate
•Infrastructure development in close
cooperation with EIB+EBRD
•Twinning/TAIEX/Technical Assistance
•Mechanism to support civil society
4. Entry points for WWF + Partners
1. monitor Action Plan implementation and share
results with national authorities and EC
2. monitor implementation of EC assistance
programmes (key contact: EC Kyiv Delegation)
3.
follow tender opportunities on DG EuropeAid
website
Note:
Doing 1+2 properly will limit your
possibilities under 3