EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 Information Sessions March 2012

European Union
Regional Policy Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 Information sessions March 2012
Programming
Rachel Lancry
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Programming: Structure of the presentation

General approach: context, thematic objectives and investment priorities, overall structure and timeline Common Strategic Framework Partnership Contract Principles of programming and examples of operational programmes Construction of priority axes
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General approach
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Context of the reform proposals

Evolution of the present arrangements that already include: Community Strategic Guidelines at EU level National Strategic Reference Frameworks Operational programmes, with objectives, targets, a description of actions and indicators Possibility for a performance reserve at national level Monitoring and evaluation Aim for 2014-2020: alignment with EU2020 with enhanced result orientation, making the best use of tools available to ensure effectiveness
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Thematic Objectives to Deliver Europe 2020

1. 2. 3. Strengthening research, technological development and innovation Enhancing access to, and use and quality of, information and communication technologies Enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises, the agricultural sector (for the EAFRD) and the fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF) Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors
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6. 7.
Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management

Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures
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9. 10. 11.
Promoting employment and supporting labour mobility

Promoting social inclusion and combating poverty Investing in education, skills and lifelong learning Enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration
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ERDF
ESF
CF
Thematic objective
1. Strengthening research, technological development and innovation
2. Enhancing access to, and use and quality of, information and communication technologies
3. Enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises, the agricultural sector (for the EAFRD) and the fisheries and aquaculture sector (for the EMFF) 4. Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors 5. Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management 6. Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency
7. Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures

8. Promoting employment and supporting labour mobility 9. Promoting social inclusion and combating poverty 10. Investing in education, skills and lifelong learning 11. Enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration
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Concentration of ERDF investments

Energy efficiency & renewable energy Research & innovation Competitiveness of SMEs
6%
60%
20%
44%
More developed & transitional regions
Less developed regions
Flexibility different regions have different needs Special arrangements for ex-convergence regions
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Thematic Objectives
Thematic objectives constitute the basis for the Common Strategic Framework, which shall outline key actions for each thematic objective In the case of Cohesion Policy every action financed must be linked to a particular thematic objective
Reporting (on financial progress, indicators etc.) can also be linked back to particular thematic objectives
Technical assistance is the exception TA is not linked to any of the thematic objectives
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Investment priorities
Each thematic objective is translated into investment priorities (in Fund-specific regulations) The list of investment priorities is exhaustive Investment priorities are also objectives, not types of intervention. This leaves flexibility to design the optimal mix of actions
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Example Thematic objective: Promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management Investment priorities (ERDF): supporting dedicated investment for adaptation to climate change promoting investment to address specific risks, ensuring disaster resilience and developing disaster management systems
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Example Thematic objective Investing in education, skills and life-long learning Investment priorities (ESF): Reducing early school-leaving and promoting equal access to good quality early-childhood, primary and secondary education Improving the quality, efficiency and openness of tertiary and equivalent education with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels Enhancing access to lifelong learning, upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems
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Example Thematic objective: Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency: Investment priorities (Cohesion Fund) addressing the significant needs for investment in the waste sector to meet the requirements of the Union's environmental acquis addressing the significant needs for investment in the water sector to meet the requirements of the Union's environmental acquis protecting and restoring biodiversity, including through green infrastructures improving the urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution
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EU level
THE COMMON STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK ERDF, ESF, CF, EAFRD, EMFF
National level
THE PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT ERDF, ESF, CF, EAFRD, EMFF

Operational Programmes for ERDF Operational Programmes for ESF Operational Programmes for CF Multifund Operational Programmes for ERDF, ESF, CF Rural development programmes (EAFRD) Operational Programmes for (EMFF)
National or regional level
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Timeline
March 2012: Staff Working Document on Elements for a Common Strategic Framework During 2012-2013: Dialogue between COM and MS on Partnership contracts and operational programmes Adoption of legislative package, immediate entry into force + 3 months: COM adopts CSF by delegated act + 6 months: MS to transmit Partnership contracts and programmes (incl. ex-ante evaluations); COM to make observations within 3 months, adoption within 6 months; PC to be adopted before OPs + 9 months: ETC programmes to be submitted to COM PCs can already be adopted before 2014
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The Common Strategic Framework
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Common Strategic Framework

The added value of the CSF: Coordination starts from the top common framework replaces sectoral Community Strategic Guidelines Facilitates coordination with other EU funding instruments e.g. Horizon 2020, Life+ etc. Provides an understanding of the key actions required to achieve EU2020 objectives and maps the contribution of each of the CSF Funds in this regard: strategic guidance for planning at national and regional level Establishes priority areas for cooperation activities (for all CSF Funds, not only ETC) Ensures better coherence and consistency with the National Reform Programmes
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Common Strategic Framework

The Common Strategic Framework shall establish:
for each thematic objective, the key actions to be supported by each CSF Fund; the key territorial challenges for urban, rural, coastal and fisheries areas, as well as for areas with particular territorial features referred to in Articles 174 and 349 of the Treaty, to be addressed by the CSF Funds; horizontal principles and policy objectives for the implementation of the CSF Funds; priority areas for cooperation activities for each of the CSF Funds, where appropriate, taking account of macro-regional and sea basin strategies; coordination mechanisms among the CSF Funds, and with other relevant Union policies and instruments, including external instruments for cooperation; mechanisms for ensuring the coherence and consistency of the programming of the CSF Funds with the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the relevant Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty. 18
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Adoption and review

Staff Working Document on elements for a Common Strategic Framework March 2012 CSF shall be officially adopted by the Commission within 3 months of the adoption of the CPR
CSF can be reviewed and revised, if there are major changes to the Union strategy of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
If this takes place, MS should review their PCs and operational programmes to establish whether they are still consistent with the CSF and whether changes are needed Where necessary, MS should submit proposals for amendment of the PC and the operational programmes
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The Partnership Contract
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Partnership Contract
Prepared at national level with close involvement of partners
Agreed between the Commission and Member State, includes: The contribution of the CSF Funds towards the achievement of thematic objectives, translating Europe 2020 priorities in a national and/or regional context Summary of the main results expected The main priority areas for cooperation An integrated approach for territorial development supported by the CSF Funds Arrangements for effective implementation: involvement of partners, ex-ante conditionalities, performance framework, additionality Arrangements for efficient implementation: administrative capacity, administrative burden reduction
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Added value of the Partnership Contract
Coordination between CSF Funds at national level Framework for thematic concentration Demonstrating overall contribution to EU 2020 A coherent approach to territorial development at Member State level Framework for all cooperation activities Overview of all commitments taken at regional and national level
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The institutional and constitutional arrangements of each Member States shall be respected
Three possible processes for ensuring coherence between EU, national and regional objectives:
1) Centralised arrangements: PC as the strategic basis for the preparation of operational programmes (top down process) 2) Mixed arrangements: iterative process between strategic development and the preparation of operational programmes (parallel process)
3) Federal arrangements: PC is built on commitments taken under regional and national operational programmes (bottom-up process)
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Adoption and amendment of the partnership contract

The Commission shall assess the consistency of the Partnership Contract with the CPR, with the Common Strategic Framework, and the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluations of the programmes The Commission shall adopt a decision approving the Partnership Contract within 6 months of its submission If the Common Strategic Framework is revised, the Member States shall propose amendments, where necessary, to their Partnership Contract and programmes to ensure their consistency with the revised Common Strategic Framework
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Operational programmes
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Reinforcing Integrated Programming

Integrated programme approach The Common Strategic Framework at EU level and the Partnership Contract at national level covering all the CSF Funds Possibility for Member States to prepare and implement multifund programmes combining ERDF, ESF and the Cohesion Fund Possibility for Member States to establish "multicategory" operational programmes which cover less developed, transition, and more developed regions or any combination of these. ETC programmes are financed only from ERDF
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Provisions in the regulation

Common provisions for CSF Funds on preparation, adoption and amendment, as well as on the shared elements of the content Specific provisions on the content of operational programmes under cohesion policy:
Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth Description of priority axes incl. specific objectives, actions to be financed, indicators, categories of intervention. Contribution to territorial development Arrangements to ensure effective implementation Financing plan Implementing provisions Specific actions (related to horizontal principles)
Operational programmes submitted shall be accompanied by the ex-ante evaluation

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Principles of programming
Operational programmes will constitute the main management and monitoring unit under cohesion policy Member States will have the flexibility to choose the appropriate level of programming. As a general rule, operational programmes under ERDF and ESF should drawn up at the appropriate geographical level and at least at NUTS level 2, in accordance with the institutional system specific to the Member State. Operational programmes can be established both at regional and at national level. Where appropriate, the Member State may reach an agreement with the Commission to prepare operational programmes covering smaller regions than NUTS 2. Operational programmes with support from the Cohesion Fund shall be drawn up at national level.
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Adoption and amendment of operational programmes

The Commission shall assess the consistency of programmes with this Regulation, the Fund-specific rules, their effective contribution to the thematic objectives and the Union priorities specific to each CSF Fund, the Common Strategic Framework, the Partnership Contract, the countryspecific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty and the Council recommendations adopted under 148(4) of the Treaty, taking account of the ex ante evaluation. The Commission shall adopt a decision approving the operational programmes within 6 months of its submission Any amendment to an operational programme shall be duly substantiated and shall set out the expected impact of the amendment. Where necessary the Commission will amend the Partnership Contract at the same time with the amendment of the operational programme
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Focus and Flexibility

Fixed List of thematic objectives List of investment priorities Flexible Choice of thematic objectives Choice and combination of investment priorities Definition of specific objectives based on national and regional needs Choice of actions and intervention categories Definition of actions needed to achieve specific objectives, target groups etc. Choice of categories of intervention Choice and definition of programme specific indicators Choice between : national and regional level mono-fund and multi-fund OPs sectoral and multi-sectoral OPs Choice of tools local development, ITIs, JAPs etc.
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Thematic concentration List of categories of intervention
List of common indicators Framework for the set-up of OPs
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Inside the operational programme
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Structure of operational programmes

The main unit for management and reporting within an operational programme shall continue to be a priority axis: financial tables within operational programmes shall reflect the budget at the level of the priority axis co-financing rate shall be applied to the priority axis The definition of priority axis will however be more standardised than is the case in 2007-2013.
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Structure of priority axes

Each priority axis must correspond to only one thematic objective defined in Article 9 of CPR. A priority axis must correspond to one or more investment priorities defined in the Fund specific regulations falling under the same thematic objective. Therefore it is possible that there will be several priority axes contributing to one thematic objective. Priority axes are mono fund, even where operational programmes are multi-fund As a general rule not be possible to combine investment priorities under different thematic objectives into a single axis (exception for ESF) The design of priority axes should be proportionate to the amount of funding available
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Thematic objective 1
Investment priority 1
Priority axis 1
Priority axis 2
Investment priority 1 Priority axis 3 Investment priority 2
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Investment priority 1 Investment priority 2 Priority axis 1
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Less developed region:OP for environment
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IP:Promoting the production and distribution of renewable energy sources.

Thematic objective 1: supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors
Priority axis 1
IP: Supporting energy
efficiency and renewable energy use in public infrastructures and in the housing sector
IP: Addressing the significant
Priority axis 2
Thematic objective 2: protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency
needs for investment in the waste sector to meet the requirements of the environmental acquis.
IP: Action to improve the
Priority axis 3
urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution.
Priority axis 4
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ESF operational programme
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Thematic objective 1: Promoting social inclusion and combating poverty through:
IP: Active inclusion
Priority axis 1
IP: Enhancing access to affordable, sustainable and high-quality services, including health care and social services of general interest
IP: Enhancing access to lifelong learning, Thematic objective 2: Investing in education, skills and life-long learning
upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems
Priority axis 2
IP: Improving the quality, efficiency and openness of tertiary and equivalent education with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels
IP: Self-employment, entrepreneurship and business creation Priority axis 3 IP: Modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions, including actions to enhance transnational labour mobility
Thematic objective 3: Promoting employment and supporting labour mobility
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More developed regions national operational programme
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Regional Policy Employment, Socialresearch Affairs and IP:enhancing andInclusion innovation
Thematic objective 1: Strengthening research, technological development and innovation:
infrastructure (R&I) and capacities to develop R&I excellence and promoting centres of competence, in particular those of European interest
Priority axis 1
IP: promoting business R&I investment, product and service development, technology transfer, social innovation and public service applications, demand stimulation, networking, clusters and open innovation through smart specialisation IP: promoting entrepreneurship, in particular by facilitating the economic exploitation of new ideas and fostering the creation of new firms IP: developing new business models for SMEs, in particular for internationalisation
Thematic objective 2: enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs:
Priority axis 2
Thematic objective 3: supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors:
IP:Promoting the production and distribution of renewable energy sources. IP: Supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public infrastructures and in the housing sector
Priority axis 3
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Multi-fund and multi-category programmes

Where the option of multi-fund or multi-category programming is used, separate priority axes must in addition be established for ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund, as well as for different categories of regions. For the ESF, a priority axis may combine investment priorities from different thematic objectives set out in Article 9(8), (9), (10) and (11) in order to facilitate their contribution to other priority axes, in duly justified circumstances.
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Multi-fund operational programme for supporting the shift to low carbon economy
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Thematic objective 1: Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors
IP:Promoting the production and distribution of renewable energy sources

IP: Supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in public infrastructures and in the housing sector IP: Enhancing access to lifelong learning,
Priority axis 1 (ERDF)
Thematic objective 2: Investing in education, skills and life-long learning
upgrading the skills and competences of the workforce and increasing the labour market relevance of education and training systems
IP: Improving the quality, efficiency and openness of tertiary and equivalent education with a view to increasing participation and attainment levels
IP: Self-employment, entrepreneurship and business creation
Priority axis 2 (ESF)
Thematic objective 3: Promoting employment and supporting labour mobility
Priority axis 3 (ESF)

IP: Modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions, including actions to enhance transnational labour mobility
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Inside the priority axis
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Getting to a priority axis

1. Choice of thematic objectives 2. Selection of investment priorities, definition of specific objectives and results 3. Analysis of the fulfilment of ex-ante conditionalities 4. Construction of the priority axis with all the required elements 5. Definition of the financial allocation 6. Definition and quantification of the indicators 7. Check of thematic concentration (through the PC)
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Categories of intervention
Will be approved by implementing acts Many categories are implicitly linked to a thematic objective (e.g. railways are linked to transport) However there is no one to one link, e.g.:
Housing linked to energy efficiency Housing linked to social inclusion
OP will need to contain a list of categories (priority theme) per priority axis
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Specific objectives what the MS wants to achieve, taking into account national and regional needs and potentials
Result indicators
Description of actions needed to achieve the specific objectives Categories of intervention
Output Indicators
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Regional Policy Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Investment Specific objective: Enhancing mobility priority between small towns and big cities and Enhancing towards international border crossing regional points mobility through connecting secondary Description of actions needed and tertiary Enhancing the capacity of roads A and nodes to B TEN-T Building multi-level intersections in infrastructure areas x and y Connecting railway track A to track B
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Reduction of travel time
Categories of intervention Railways (TEN-T comprehensive) Secondary road links to TEN-T road network and nodes Other national and regional roads
Km of road upgraded Km of new railway line + No of intersections constructed
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Integrated Territorial Investment

Can be used when an urban development strategy or other territorial strategy requires integrated investment under more than one priority axis or operational programme Envisages that parts of the priority axes identified will be implemented in a joint manner this can involve the delegation of implementation tasks to a local government and NGO or another entity Unlike community-led local development ITI:
can be implemented top-down; can be implemented by the MA, a single local government (e.g. city) or other entity no community involvement required
OP should identify the ITIs planned and set out an indicative financial allocation for each ITI
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Priority axis 1 (ERDF): strengthening ICT applications for egovernment, e-learning, e-inclusion and ehealth EUR 10 million
Priority axis 2 (ERDF): enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs
Priority axis 3 (ERDF): supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors
EUR 50 million
EUR 50 million
ITI FOR THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF CITY X EUR 190 million (ERDF+ESF)
Priority axis 4 (ERDF): action to improve the urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution EUR 40 million
Priority axis 5 (ESF): Reducing early schoolleaving and promoting equal access to goodquality early-childhood, primary and secondary education
Priority axis 6 (ERDF): investing in education, skills and lifelong learning by developing education and training infrastructure EUR 20 million
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EUR 20 million
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Further information
Available on internal REGIO website at:
http://www.cc.cec/dgintranet/regio/html/regional_policy/future/index_en.cfm
Contact:
REGIO-C1-HEAD-OF-UNIT@ec.europa.eu
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