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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Instrument for Pre - Accession
- Component I Transition Assistance and Institution Building
Katerina Kus-Ivanova
Secretariat for European Affairs
Sector for Coordination of EU Funds and Other Foreign Assistance
15 May 2008
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
IPA Coordination
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The coordination of the programming and implementation of the financial support and
assistance coming from the European Union, is in a direct competence of the Deputy
Prime Minister for European Affairs, as National Aid Coordinator and National IPA
Coordinator, and by the Secretariat for European Affairs (SEA), as its service.
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The Secretariat for European Affairs is a direct partner to the European Commission
(EC) and serves as a channel of communication between the national authorities and the
relevant services of the Commission.
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Activities were undertaken through learning by doing process with maximum
engagement, great support and assistance from the Delegation of the European
Commission, the European Agency for Reconstruction and the different services form the
Commission’s Headquarters in Brussels.
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Main cycles for delivery of results
A - Programming Phase
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B - Implementation Phase
→ C - Monitoring and Evaluation Phase
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
General policy and programming
framework:
A.
ENLARGEMENT PACKAGE, including
Multi-annual Indicative Financial Framework MIFF
B.
Multi-annual Indicative Planning Document
by country and by component
by country for all relevant components
C.
Comp I
National
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Reg. and Horizontal
Programme
Comp II
Joint
Programming
Documents
Comp III
Operational
Programme/
Large project
Comp IV
Comp V
Operational
programme
Rural
Development
programme
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Programming coordination framework (2)
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NIPAC/SEA identifies PRIORITY AREAS
NIPAC/SEA invites line ministries to submit draft project proposals
NIPAC/SEA invites Civil Society sector and Municipalities to submit
priorities and/or project proposals
NIPAC/SEA screens all data and prepares internal priority listing
NIPAC-SEA/LM discuss priorities and prepare short-list – Summary
Outline
NIPAC-SEA/EC discuss priorities and agree on the short-list –
Summary Outline
NIPAC invites LM to submit PF according to short-list
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Programming coordination framework (3)
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NIPAC/SEA
- assist/advice LM in preparation
- performs quality control
NIPAC/SEA communicates the proposal to the MF and the DIS
structures
NIPAC/SEA informs Government
EC drafts financial proposal
EC decides in accordance whit its procedures
IPA Committee Decision is awaited
NIPAC signs Financing Agreement
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Selection of 2008 priorities for Component I (1)
- The foundation for 2007-2013 –
• Follow the commitments undertaken with the SAA (Stabilisation and
Association Agreement )
• Priority areas defined in the MIPD (Multi annual Indicative Programming
Document)
• Scope of NPAA (National Plan for Adoption of the Acquis - General plan of
activities for fulfillment of membership criteria)
– Short term and medium term priorities (Implementation of Acquis Communautaire)
• Calculation of costs related to the:
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Legislation;
Administrative capacity;
IT investments;
Capital investments.
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Selection of 2008 priorities for Component I (2)
- The foundation for 2007-2013 –
• Availability of funds: National budget, committed Foreign Assistance
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• Preliminary GAP identification - Priority areas with no/or limited
funding
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• Mapping priority areas and donor commitment = major areas of
intervention
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• Consultation process = the Government follows a combined “top
down” and “bottom up” approach in the process of programming
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Selection of 2008 priorities for Component I (3)
- The foundation for 2007-2013 –
The preliminary selection of the project ideas is done on the basis of the
following selection criteria :
– Follow the strategic priorities of the Government of the Republic
of Macedonia;
– Follow the dynamics of the obligations deriving from the NPAA;
– Note the level of “coverage” from previous CARDS project and
bilateral assistance from 2005 and 2006;
– The level of project’s maturity (how developed is the project fiche
and the project/tender documentation);
– The project should have finite lifespan with the possibility of
defining management boundaries on annual level;
– Ensure inter – sectoral cooperation and communication;
– Involvement of other bodies and stakeholders.
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Selection of priorities for Component I (4)
- The foundation for 2007-2013 –
Sectors according to MIPD
Percentage
Minimum Maximum
(Million
(Million
Euro)
Euro)
Political criteria
25 % - 40 %
9,975
17,955
Socio-Economic criteria
10 % - 25 %
3,999
9,975
Ability to assume the obligations
of Membership
30 % - 45 %
11,970
17,955
Supporting programmes
5 % - 15 %
1,955
5,985
Civil Society dialogue and
development
2%-5%
0.798
1,995
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Selection of 2008 priorities for Component I (5)
Political Criteria - Democracy and Development Project activities:
1. Strengthening the capacity to manage the OP
2. Support to the process of decentralization – focus on internal
financial control capacities on central and local level
3. Further strengthening of the Judiciary
4. Integrated Border Management
5. Democracy and Fundamental Rights
6. Civil Society Dialogue and Development
Total funds for Priority Axis 1 → 16,925 =
14,100 IPA + 2.825 Co-financing
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Selection of 2008 priorities for Component I (6)
Socio – Economic Criteria - Economy and Development Project activities:
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Support to the Agency for Supervision of fully funded pension
insurance (MAPAS)
Implementation of Turn Around Management and Business
Advisory Services
TEMPUS Programme (Regional Programme)
Total funds for Priority Axis 2 → 7,430 € =
6,600 IPA + 0,830 Co-financing
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Selection of 2008 priorities for Component I (7)
Acquis
Project activities:
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Support to Free movement of goods –quality infrastructure
Support to the Public Procurement Systems
Strengthening the Customs Administration
Support to the Agricultural Sector
Strengthening the central and local capacities for environmental
management
Nuclear Safety (Regional Project)
Capacity Building of the Veterinary Service
Total funds for Priority Axis 3 → 18,200 € =
15,400 IPA + 2,800 Co-financing
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Selection of 2008 priorities for Component I (8)
Supporting Programmes
Increased participation
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The fourth objective is to increase the participation in Community
Programmes and Agencies, and use the programme Preparation
facility as a tool for complementary activities.
Project Activities:
1. Project preparation and support facility
2. Community Programmes and Agencies
Total funds for Priority Axis 4 → 5,522 € =
5,022 IPA + 0,500 Co-financing
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Cooperation with other agencies, IFI’s and private funding
1. Further support to the judiciary:
– In the area of Juvenile Justice, a grant of 0,7 million € will be given to UNICEF
– UNICEF contributes 0,1 million € to the project activities
2. BAS/TAM:
– For the implementation of these two activities, a grant of 2,325 million € will be given to
EBRD
– EBRD contributes with co-financing 0,250 million €
– Co-financing from the private sector is expected to reach 0,480 million € through the
BAS programme.
3. Free movement of Goods:
– For the implementation of the activities related to the Bureau of Metrology , the the
BERIS Programme of the World Bank will contribute 0,6 million €
4. Civil Society Dialogue:
– 10-15% co-financing is expected from the final beneficiaries, which will contribute with
their private funds up to 0,1 million €
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
- 2008 Operative Programme Financial Frame IPA Funds
• IPA Component 1 = 39,922 million €
• IPA Component 2 transfer = 1,2 million €
Total of 41,122 million €
Co-financing
• National Budget Contribution = 5,325 million €
• WB, EBRD and UNICEF = 0,950 million €
• Private Funding = 0,680 million €
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Cooperation with the Civil Society (1)
National Programmes
IPA Project in 2007
• Support to the Unit for cooperation with the NGO’s in the General
Secretariat of the GoRM and better implementation of the The
Strategy for Cooperation with the Civil Society Sector
• The project activities build on the strategy that provides a framework
enabling the state administration to strengthen its cooperation with
citizen associations and foundations and to develop a mutual
partnership, and promotes dialogue and stimulates a stronger
engagement of the citizens, who via their associations and
foundations can voice their interests and needs and influence policy
development and institutional decision making.
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Cooperation with the Civil Society (2)
National Programmes
IPA Project in 2008
Component 1:
• Implementation of the Strategy for cooperation between the
Government with the Civil Sector ;
• TA of 0,5 million € with national and international experts with specific
attention to building capacities for effective and efficient management
of the grant schemes.
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Cooperation with the Civil Society (3)
National Programmes
IPA Project in 2008
Component 2:
• Implementation of grant schemes in the area of:
– NGO participation in the process of drafting legislation and regulations and the
monitoring of the implementation of legislation
– Awareness raising vis-à-vis the EU integration process
– Fight against corruption and organized crime
– Raising of the quality of inter ethnical relations
– Strengthening NGO management and networking, including joint implementation
of community based activities and social services, Resource Mobilisation,
Mobilising voluntary work, institutional cooperation between NGOs and between
NGOs and the local government.
• Approximately 15 contracts are expected, having 0.8 million € (30.000 € 19
60.000 €)
Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Cooperation with the Civil Society (4)
Regional Programmes
IPA Regional Project in 2008
Constituting a new civil society facility:
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Support to local civic initiatives and capacity-building enforcing the role of civil
society at a national level. (8 million €)
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People 2 People programmes support visits to EU institutions and bodies to
exchange experiences, know-how and good practices between Beneficiaries and
EU civil society organisations. These programmes will target, in particular, groups
with influence over decision-making and society, such as journalists, young
politicians, trade union leaders, teachers etc; (2 million €)
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Activities carried out in multilateral partnership between civil society organisations
in the Beneficiaries and the EU leading to a transfer of knowledge and networks,
as well as transnational innovative projects in areas such as environment, health,
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safety at work, corruption, crime, trafficking and etc. (3,8 million €)
Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Cooperation with the Civil Society (5)
Regional Programmes
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Additionally, Civil Society will be supported by the European Initiative for Human Rights and
Democracy as well as this Multi-beneficiary MIPD and the IPA financial framework as a cross
cutting issue.
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Civil Society is understood to include employers' organisations, trade unions, and
associations of local governments as well as non-governmental organisations. The justified
balance will be kept between Balkans' Multi-beneficiary activities for civil society and specific
activities under the National and EIDHR Programmes which focuses on strengthening the
role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting conflict
prevention and in consolidating political and participation and representation,
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and to the actions supported under Community programmes such as Europe for Citizens or
Youth in Action.
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
How we could share the work and improve cooperation: a
suggestion and invitation to communicate more often
• A useful exchange of information is of primary importance in the context of
the work on the future IPA programming.
• A comprehensive user-friendly and transparent way of exchanging
information is established so that all the actors who wish to be involved in the
process can provide input and easily benefit from the resulting flow of
information.
• This could be done effectively by making use of the Civic Platform, the Unit
for Cooperation with the NGO’s and the EC and SEA website where all the
information are and will be posted.
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Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Secretariat for European Affairs
Thank you for your attention!
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