Fondi strutturali Regionalizzazione Le differenti fasi di applicazione

Fondi strutturali - Regionalizzazione Le differenti fasi di applicazione dei fondi strutturali e La conseguente regionalizzazione del territorio dell’Unione Europea

Le fasi di applicazione dei fondi strutturali • • Prima fase Seconda fase Terza fase Quarta fase 1989 -1993 1994 -1999 2000 -2006 2007 -2013

1989 - 1993 Integration of the structural funds 5 common objectives Standardised administration rules Decentralised management Increase of the structural funds' budget up to 14 bn ECU p. a. (ca. 20% of EU-Budget)

1994 - 1999 Introduction of a new objective 4 Simplification of procedures New: Cohesion Fund and fisheries instruments Increase of the structural funds' budget up to 32 bn ECU p. a. (ca. 30% of EU budget)

2000 - 2006 40% to 49, 9% of EU pouplation (155→ 224 Mio. ) in eligible areas (Obj. 1&2) phasing-out for some objective 1, 2 and 5 b regions 3 common objectives Introduction of pre-accession instruments for candidates (ISPA) Increase of the structural funds' budget up to 38 bn Euro p. a. (ca. 33% of EU budget)

2007 - 2013 3 objectives, Community initiatives mainstreamed All regions eligible Budget increase: about Euro 50 bn p. a. (ca. 36% of the EU budget) Rural development and fisheries funds outside cohesion policy

Part 1: The context • Regional disparities in development in EU 27 GDP per head in % and in purchasing power parities EU 27 average in 2003 <50 50 - 75 75 - 90 90 - 100 - 125 ³ 125

Part 1: The context • Regional disparities – 10% of EU 27 population living in the most prosperous regions (19% of total EU-27 GDP) – 1. 5% of GDP for the 10% of population living in the least wealthy regions – Convergence regions: 12. 5% total share in EU 27 GDP with 35% population share – several regions in Romania and Bulgaria with GDP per head below 25% of the EU average GDP

Part 2: The legal basis • The Treaty – Article 2 EC TREATY "promote economic and social progress as well as a high level of employment, and to achieve balanced and sustainable development" – (Art. 158 of the Treaty ): "in particular, the Community aims to reduce the disparities between the levels of development of the different regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions or islands, including rural areas"

Part 2: The legal basis • Structural Funds legislation – “General Regulation n° 1083/2006 – Regulations for each Fund : • “ERDF Regulation” n° 1080/2006 • “ESF Regulation” n° 1081/2006 • “Cohesion Fund Regulation” n° 1084/2006 – Commission Implementing regulation n° 1828/2006 – (IPA Regulation n° 1085/2006, EGTC Regulation n° 1082/2006)

Part 3: The method 2000 -06 • Financial instruments: – the 4 Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF, EAGGF, FIFG) – Cohesion Fund, ISPA – the EIB • The priorities : – Objectives 1, 2 et 3 – Community initiatives – Innovative Actions 2007 -2013 • Financial instruments: – the 2 Structural Funds (ERDF, ESF) – Cohesion Fund, IPA – the EIB • The priorities : – 3 Objectives: 1) Convergence, 2) Regional Competitiveness and Employment (RCE), 3) Territorial Co-operation

Part 3: The method • Objectives, Structural Funds and instruments Objectives 2007 -2013 Structural Funds and instruments Convergence ERDF ESF Regional Competitiveness and Employment ERDF ESF European territorial Cooperation ERDF infrastructure, innovation, investments etc. vocational training, employment aids etc. all Member States and regions environmental and transport infrastructure, renewable energy Member. States with a GNI/head below 90% Cohesion Fund

Structural funds allocation by type of region 2007 -13 Total: € 347. 4 billion Convergence: € 199. 3 bn. Cohesion Fund: € 69. 6 bn. Phasing out: € 13. 9 bn. Phasing in: € 11. 4 bn. Competitiveness: € 4. 5 bn. Cooperation: € 7. 8 bn. in current prices

Part 3: The method • The principles – Multi-annual programming – Concentration of financial resources – Partnership - shared responsabilities: Commission - Member State – regions – other partners – Additionnality – EU resources are additional to the national effort – no replacement

Part 3: The method The main tools and principles Programme cycle [6. Evaluation] 5. Monitoring/ Reporting 4. Project execution 1. National / Regional Plan 2. Specific EU Programme 3. Day-to-day management National Role Mixed Roles

Part 4: The results • Results of EU cohesion policy – Strengthening of economic integration – Process effects – governance – EU's link with the citizen - publicity

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