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Financial instruments and aid delivery mechanisms for Local Authorities in the ENPI region

Jean-Louis VILLEHead of Unit A3DG EuropeAid

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EuropeAidPresentation outline

• Two main financial instruments in the EU external cooperation with third countries:

1. Geographical instruments (for bilateral and multilateral cooperation with the country/countries concerned) Examples: Cross-Border Cooperation (CBC),

Covenant of Mayors and CIUDAD

2. Thematic instruments (for bilateral and multilateral cooperation – worldwide coverage) Example: Non-State Actors and Local

Authorities (NSA-LA)

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1. Geographical instruments

(Bilateral and) multilateral cooperation programmes

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EuropeAidThe ENPI region

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EuropeAidCross-Border Cooperation (CBC)

• Aim of the ENPI CBC programmes: Support cross border co-operation projects between EU Member States and the partner countries along the external borders of the European Union.

• Total of 13 programmes (land border, sea crossing and sea basin programmes) • Almost 1 billion € to finance CBC 2007-2013• Eligible actors: local and regional authorities as well as nongovernmental actors bordering the EU

• Innovation of ENPI CBC: seven-year programming period, single budget, common legal framework, common implementation rules on both sides of the border (Member State / partner country)

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EuropeAidCBC

Overall objectives:• Promote economic and social development

• Address common challenges

• Ensure efficient and secure borders

• Promote people to people co-operation

should be addressed in each programme

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EuropeAidEligible regions for ENPI CBC land

border and sea crossing programmes

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EuropeAidEligible regions for ENPI CBC sea

basin programmes

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EuropeAidCBC

State of play:•All programmes have launched their first calls for proposals (some programmes have also launched their 2nd and 3rd calls)

•2,173 applications received in total and 120 projects already approved

•Most programmes are in the process of contracting projects

Website: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/neighbourhood/regional-cooperation/enpi-cross-border/index_en.htm

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Covenant of Mayors

• Initiative of the European Commission launched in February 2008 to seek commitment of Local Authorities in the fight against Climate Change

•2181 cities have signed up to the Covenant as of February 2010, including 25 cities in ENP countries!

•Commitments of Local Authorities when joining the Covenant of Mayors:

o To go beyond the EU’s CO2 20% reduction objectiveo Prepare a Baseline Emission Inventory o Set up and implement a Sustainable Energy Action Plano Submit regular Implementation Reportso Organise Local Energy Days

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Covenant of Mayors

Upcoming project 2011: Support to the participation of cities in EaP/CA Countries in the Covenant of Mayors

• EC Budget: 5 m €

• Time Frame: 2011 – 2013

• Components:1. Branch office of the CoM Secretariat in the region

o Awareness Raising, help desk, methodologies guidelines for Sustainable Energy Action Plans (SEAPS),

o Assistance to implementation SEAPS: training, capacity building, investment climate, best practices

o Assistance in the preparation of bankable projects2. Grant component: Demonstration projects, networking between cities3. Technical support of the Joint Research Centre (Ispra)

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Covenant of Mayors

Covenant of Mayors going East International Conference, Tbilisi, 21-22 October 2010

• Hosted by the city of Tbilisi (Covenant signatory)• 45 mayors or deputy-mayors of ENP and CA cities

including 4 capitals• Awareness raised among local decision-makers• Introduction to technical challenges of Covenant

commitments

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CIUDAD (Cooperation in Urban Development and Dialogue)

• Programme of cooperation with Local and Regional Authorities as well as civil society promoting

o good governance ando sustainable urban development (themes include: environment, energy, economic

development and reduction of social disparities)• Dialogue and cooperation between EU Member States and EU neighbours• First ENPI interregional cooperation between South-South, East-East and South-East• Coverage: 17 ENPI countries (no projects in Azerbaijan)

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EuropeAidCIUDAD project partner distribution

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21 Projects in 16 ENPI Countries

ENPI South: 10 - EUR 5.5 million ENPI East: 6 - EUR 3.5 million Interregional: 5 - EUR 2 million

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Projects with Partners in ENPI Countries (including Lead Partners)

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CIUDAD

•Total Budget : 14 million € (2010-2013)•21 demand-driven grant projects with approx. 500,000 € EU co-financing each (total value 11 m €)

•Supporting Mechanism (3m €)• Technical Assistance to grant beneficiaries• Monitoring and oversight of all projects• Dissemination of results and thematic activities

(networks)

•A second phase of CIUDAD (II) will be launched in 2012/2013

Website: www.ciudad-programme.eu

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2. Thematic instruments

Bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes

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Characteristics of thematic programmes

•Complementary to geographic programmes

•Direct support to civil society and to the decentralisation process where it is not possible or difficult to pass through the Authorities of the beneficiary country/countries

•Crucial role for civil society actors and Local Authorities

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Objectives of the thematic programme “Non-State Actors and Local Authorities”

(NSA-LA)

•General Objective: Support initiatives proposed/carried out by NSAs and LAs of the EU and Partner Countries in the field of development

•Specific Objective: Strengthen the intervention capacity of NSAs and LAs in the policy-making process

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NSA/LA programme85% NSA - 15%LA

Obj 1. Development actions in partner countries (in-country +multi-country) 84% (support

operations aiming at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in

partner countries )

Obj 3. Coordination and networking in Europe 2%

Non State Actors /Local Authorities PROGRAMME

Obj 2. Awareness raising and development education in Europe and acceding countries 14%

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Country allocation in ENPI countries2007-2010 Local Authorities – Actions in-country

Allocation 2007-2010

% per country

ENPI

Armenia 1,650,000 Euros 29.91%

Azerbaijan 500,000 Euros 9.06%

Belarus 1,00,000 Euros 18.13%

Georgia 750,000 Euros 13.59%

Jordan 600,000 Euros 10.87%

Lebanon 250,000 Euros 4.53%

Morocco 450,000 Euros 8.15%

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Yemen1,800,000 Euros 32.63%

New calls for proposals under NSA-LA are launched every year (several currently open –

see EuropeAid website:

http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/how/finance/dci/non_state_actors_en.htm)

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