Polish implementation system for European Funds National Cohesion

Polish implementation system for European Funds Ø National Cohesion Stratergy the overall amount of funds involved in implementation EUR 85. 6 billion (EUR 67. 3 billion from EU budget) ØOperational Programmes: ØInfrastructure and Environment Programme, ØInnovative Economy Programme, ØHuman Capital Programme, Ø 16 regional programmes, ØDevelopment of Eastern Poland Programme, ØTechnical Assistance Programme, ØEuropean Territorial Co-operation Programmes. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 2

Polish implementation system for European Funds Ø until 8 th May 2011, 172 400 applications (correct from the formal point of view) were submitted (according to data generated from the KSI SIMIK 07 -13 National Information System), since the start of programmes, Ø for the global amount of co-financing of PLN 388. 2 billion (both Community and national funds), Ø 55 041 contracts for co-financing were signed with beneficiaries, Ø for the amount of PLN 239. 2 billion (amount of co-funding on the part of the EU of PLN 165. 4 billion), Ø which constitutes 63. 7 percent of allocation for the 2007 -2013 period, Ø The value of beneficiaries’ expenditure recognised as eligible, resulting from submitted payment claims was PLN 76. 6 billion, and in the part of EU co-financing – PLN 55. 4 billion. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 3

European Funds Website in Poland www. funduszeeuropejskie. gov. pl Ø Reflects the EU funds implementation system, Ø Gives general information about the funds, Ø Specific information about operational programmes (country and regional level), Ø It is based on connected information management system. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 4

European Funds Website in Poland Ø Distinction between subportals (marked with color relevant for the programme), Ø The colour system is also used for all banners and promoting tools. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 5

European Funds Website in Poland Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø News, Documents and Guidelines, Calls for Proposals, Level of funds implementation and evaluation, Trainee schedules, Contact data to all information points and all implementation institutions, Promotional events and conferences, Best practices to follow, The list of beneficiaries! screen Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 6

The list of beneficiaries Ø Divided into finished and ongoing projects, Ø Published every 3 months, Ø Consist of: – – – Beneficiary name, Project title, Operational Programme, Project total value, Public co-funding, Project start date (cofunding year), – Project end date (final payment year). Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 7

Map of EU Grants – the list of beneficiaries www. mapadotacji. gov. pl It presents projects which are implemented in Poland: Ø Financial Perspective 2004 -2006 88 565 projects Ø Financial Perspective 2007 -2013 50 428 projects Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 8

European Funds Website - extras Ø Ø Ø Campaigns, Flash banners, Multimedia, You Tube channel, Facebook fanpages. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 9

European Funds Website in Poland Beneficiaries Guide is the most popular Ø Two sections: 1. I want to implement a project financed from European Funds 2. I implement projects financed from European Funds. Ø Specially structured browser, Ø Simple questions: 1. Where do you want to implement your project? 2. In what area do you want to implement your project? 3. Which is your category of beneficiary? Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 10

Solutions for the user’s good Tool ”Ask a question” which allows you to send a question directly from the website to the consultants from the Central Information Point. Interactive Flash map of Poland enables to access the database of information points across Poland. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 11

Modern technology of information management Ø Group of 71 editors from all over Poland, Ø Group of 5 editors in charge. WHY? Ø Unified information, Ø Rules for internet texts, Ø Tags, links and easy uploads. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 editor in charge website user 12

Base of Knowledge baza. funduszeeuropejskie. gov. pl Intranet system for people who are involved in the system of implementation of European Funds. Access to: ØNews, ØForms, ØDocuments, ØMultimedia files, ØCalendar of events, ØContacts, ØForum. 6500 register users Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 13

After evaluation Ø Ø Ø Classic and heuristic research, Eye tracking, Good results – 83, 5 /106 points, Meets criteria in 76, 6 %, Reliable and abundant information, Ø Professional design. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 14

Let the numbers speak Ø 1 902 115 page views in 2010 (PEF), Ø 5 112 113 page views in 2010 (PEF and subportals), Ø Users from 150 countries – Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, USA but also Morocco, India etc, Ø Users spent on PFE 308 333 hours, Ø The most popular site: Beneficiaries Guide 639 901 page views. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 15

Good tips ØContent – how to write for the Internet: ØReverse pyramid, ØKeep it short, ØMake it practical and useful, ØUse eye catching titles and leads, ØUse attractive images, ØLink it, ØAdapt it to the target group. ØUsability and functionality: ØInformation architecture ( e. g. text site maps), ØEasy navigation system – intuitive menu, ØEasy files uploading, ØBrowsers easy to use, not only for news but also for calls for proposals, documents, trainees etc. ØUse tags, and alts, ØPresent complete contact information, ØTest your page on real users. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 16

Good tips ØDesign ØShould be modern, keep layout consistent, ØClear and transparent, ØNew solutions and new media, ØMake it shareable, ØCustom error page. ØAdapted for disabled persons ØSighted version, ØPossibility to move using keyboard, ØAdapted for screen readers not only layouts but also html code, ØLook out using flash banners. Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 17

Thank you for your attention Marianna Sidoroff Ministry of Regional Development Department of Information, Promotion and Training Tel. +48 22 461 3608 e-mail: marianna. sidoroff@mrr. gov. pl www. funduszeeuropejskie. gov. pl Ministry of Regional Development - 07 October 2020 18