interreg med programme 2014-2020 information day tirana, albania, september 16th 2015
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Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020Information day
TIRANA, ALBANIA, September 16th 2015
INTRODUCTION TO INTERREG MED 2014-2020:
THE NEW ARCHITECTURE
PRIORITY AXIS 1:
Promoting Mediterranean innovation capacities to develop smart and sustainable growth
PRIORITY AXIS 2:
Fostering low carbon strategies and E.E. in specific MED territories: cities, islands and remote areas
PRIORITY AXIS 3:
Protecting and promoting Mediterranean natural and cultural resourcesAreas
PRIORITY AXIS 4:
A shared Mediterranean Sea
71,7M€ ERDF2,9 M€ IPA
44,8 M€ ERDF1,8 M€ IPA
76,2 M€ ERDF3,2 M€ IPA
17,9M€ ERDF0,7 M€ IPA
Three thematic priority axes
One territorial priority axis
Three typologies of projects
• Modular projects
• Horizontal projects
• Platform projects
In thematic axes 1,2,3
In Governance axis 4
1. MODULAR PROJECTS
Background
What is a module-based approach ?Module 1: STUDYING: designing common approaches &
strategies at transnational level
Module 2: TESTING: Pilot demonstration actions and
transferability on the territories
Module 3: CAPITALISING: Transfer, dissemination and
capitalisation at transnational level
The different types of modular projects
Combination of Modules Single Modules
Single-module
M1Studying
M2Testing
M3Capitalising
Expected outputs(non exhaustive)
SWOT analysisState of the artBenchmarking analysisModelsAction plansStrategiesInstruments
Preliminary & feasibility studiesPilot activitiesEvaluationPlan of transferability of results
Policy recommendationsMoU / AgreementsProcedures and regulatory proposalsChartersProtocols
Duration 18 months 30 months 18 months
Budget Max 0.6 M € 1.2 – 2.5 M € 0.6 – 1.2 M €
Partnership Max 8 PP: institutional and
scientific partners
Max 10 PP: operational and
institutional partners
Max 8 PP:mainly institutional or
networks partners
Multi-moduleM1+M2
Studying & testingM2+M3
Testing & capitalisingM1+M2+M3
Integrated Projects
Expected outputs(non exhaustive)
SWOT analysis, State of the art, Benchmarking analysis, Models, Action plans, Strategies, Instruments
Preliminary & feasibility studies, Pilot activities, Evaluation, Plan of transferability of results
Preliminary & feasibility studies, Pilot activitiesEvaluation, Plan of transferability of results
Policy recommendationsMoU / AgreementsProcedures and regulatory proposalsCharters, Protocols
SWOT analysis, State of the art, Benchmarking analysis, Models, Action plans, Strategies, Instruments
Preliminary & feasibility studies, Pilot activities, Evaluation, Plan of transferability of results
Policy recommendations, MoU, Agreements, Procedures & regulatory proposals, Charters, Protocols
Duration 36 months (M1: 15 m / M2: 21 m)
36 months (M2: 21 m / M3: 15 m)
48 months (M1: 15-m / M2: 21 m / M3: 12 m)
Budget 1.8 – 3 M € 2.5 – 3.6 M € 3.6 – 6 M €
Partnership Max 12 PP institutional, operational
and scientific partners
Max 12 PP:institutional, operational partners and networks
Max 15 PP:institutional, operational and
scientific partners and networks
How to choose?
immediate requirements
seeking quick answers
Agility
specialised partnership
Need simple implementation
medium-term vision
Combine different objectives & results
multiple skills partnership
Experience in Interreg projects
Start from M1 if no available knowledgeStart from M2 if ready to be tested
Start from M3 if mature to be capitalised
A single-module project
if:
for:
if:
for:
A multi-module project
Ask yourself: Where do I start from?How far should/can I go?
How to continue on another module ?
In a Single-module project: Apply for another type of project in
forthcoming calls for proposals
No possibility to continue directly
In a multi-module project: Verification phase performed by the JS to pass
from one module to another
Support from an external expert
Specificities of multi-module projects: Innovations in management and monitoring
1 subsidy contract with the different modules, each module having its own
objectives, outputs, calendar and budget
2. HORIZONTAL PROJECTS
What is a horizontal project for?
A single interface for: Modular projects, united within a thematic community
Programme authorities, as a centre for thematic information
the governance platform, as a link with modular projects
Key role: 1) community building
2) joint communication
3) joint capitalisation/transfer
Focus on synergy mechanisms, thematic communities
Horizontal Projects characteristics
Expected outputs(non exhaustive
Communication and capitalisation in the long termCommunity building / communication / capitalisation strategies and action plans, internal communication products, policy papers and recommendations, Technical Papers, Deliverables and Target groups Databases
Duration 36 months
Budget Max 1.4 M€ / ERDF: 1.2M€ / IPA 50 000 €(for Axis 2: Budget 1.18 M€/ERDF 1.0 M€)
Partnership Max 6 PP: institutional partners and networks.
The horizontal projects will essentially be an instrument of sharing thematic results, highlighting activities of each modular project in order to promote in a structured way their implementation and transferability in the MED area.
The use of a joint Internet webpage will be a determining element allowing the emergence of geographical content being recognized as transnational “MED” identity
HP and modular projects cooperation
Advantages for MP• Support COM & CAP actions• Savings: no COM & CAP tasks
outside territory • No need for branding and
Internet site• Facilitate synergies and
complementarities
Contributions to HP
• Prepare dispatches and communicate appropriate information on activities and results
• Participate in events• Designate a contact person
Each modular project is linked to a horizontal project
Interreg MED Programme ArchitectureInnovation
Low-carbon economy
Environment
Facilitation
Results
Facilitation
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Results
HP Green GrowthHP Green Growth
HP Energy EfficiencyHP Energy Efficiency
HP protected areasHP protected areas
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HP Renewable energy sourcesHP Renewable energy sources
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INTERREG MED 1ST CALL FOR PROPOSALS
TERMS OF REFERENCES
Interreg med 1st call for proposals
1st Call for proposalsAxis 1 – Innovation: broad scope with 4 subthemes:
Blue Growth
Green Growth
Creative and Cultural Industries
Social Innovation
Axis 2 – Low Carbon Economy: 3 focused S.O.
2.1.Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings
2.2.Renewable Local Energy Sources
2.3.Sustainable urban Transport
Axis 3 – Environment : new themes in MED
3.1. Coastal and Maritime Sustainable Tourism
3.2. Management and networking of protected areas
Building a MED projectFollowing key principles :
Providing objective responses to well identified challenges
Applying a result oriented-approach and the theory of change
Contributing to Programme result and output indicators
Capitalising on existing knowledge and experience
Addressing relevant target groups
Structuring the project proposal:
Choosing the right type of project depending on the scope of the project
Linking the project intervention logic to the programme intervention logic
Using the Programme list of types of activities and deliverables, with common identified
standards
http://interreg-med.eu/en/first-call-for-project-proposals/
MED Programme 2007-2013: Library
Up to know, the Library contains around 900 outputs of 101 finalised projects
And for whom? Decision makers General public Media NGO Private sector Public administration Public sector
http://www.programmemed.eu/library/recherche-des-donnees.html
What kind of project we are looking for?
Axis 1 - Innovation Specific Objective
To increase transnational activity of innovative clusters and networks of key sectors of the MED area
Result Indicator
Share of innovative clusters offering to their members a consolidated mix of transnational activities in key sectors of the MED area
Main Focus Blue Growth Green GrowthBlue Energy Renewable EnergyFishing & Aquaculture Energy EfficiencyMaritime Surveillance Waste Management / RecyclingBiotechnologies Smart citiesCoastal and maritime tourism Eco-innovation
Social Innovation Cultural & CreativeOpen DataSocial entrepreneurshipPublic Sector Innovation
Additional: RIS3 monitoring & evaluation , territorial & thematic data
Modules M1 – Studying M2 – Testing M3 – Capitalising
about 2 projectsabout 6 projectsabout 3 projects
M1 + M2 M2 +M3
about 4 projectsabout 2 projects
Financial allocation ~24.3 M€ (ERDF)~1.075 M€ (IAP)
Axis 1 - Innovation possible actions
Module 1 - STUDYING: designing common approaches and strategies at transnational level:Non-exhaustive list
- New trending topics on innovation stimulation at EU &MED levels
- Identifying, benchmarking, designing and adapting:• Decision support tools for innovation• Public policies for innovation• Innovation systems and processes using novel economic models• Supporting services for private sector in order to stimulate their innovation
capacities• Mechanisms favouring quadruple helix
- common methodology for monitoring innovation policies (e.g.: follow up of RIS3 implementation/evaluation)
Axis 1 – Innovation possible actions
Module 2- TESTING: Pilot demonstration actions Non-exhaustive list
- Testing, evaluating and demonstrating their added value and transfer potential• Decision support tools for innovation• Public policies for innovation• Innovation systems and processes using novel economic models• Supporting services for private sector in order to stimulate their innovation
capacities• Mechanisms favouring quadruple helix
- Creating or strengthening transnational networks of networks, clusters to achieve a sustainable model of transnational cooperation of innovation actors
Axis 1 - Innovation possible actions
Module 3- CAPITALISING: Transfer, dissemination and capitalisation Non-exhaustive list of possible actions
•Transforming pilot initiatives in higher scale projects•Reformulating, complementing and improving results, activities and outputs already obtained in precedent cooperation projects approved by the Med Programme and/or other related programmes •Implementing public policies for innovation or adopting action plans by public authorities•Transferring improved transnational systems or processes to other territories or relevant sectors•Engaging Regions (beyond direct partnership) to strengthen connections and cooperation of existing smart specialisation strategies (RIS3) at transnational level (cooperation platforms…)
Axis 1 - Innovation possible actionsModule 3- CAPITALISING: Transfer, dissemination and capitalisation Non-exhaustive list
- Creating or strengthening sustainable active networks of the quadruple helix system cooperating actors in the relevant sectors with a link to existing or foreseen European networks and platforms (e.g.: Seville S3 platform, INTERREG EUROPE thematic platforms…)- Strengthening existing clusters and networks and increasing their connectivity and synergies at MED level- Building capacity and empowering:
• Public Authorities in demand-driven innovation and novel economic models stimulating interdisciplinary and transnational cooperation
• Cluster Managers and members in demand-driven innovation and novel economic models (e.g.: ICT, Innovation Voucher Schemes) stimulating interdisciplinary and transnational cooperation
• Social actors in demand-driven innovation approaches
Axis 2 – Low Carbon EconomySpecific Objective 2.1
To raise capacity for better management of energy in public buildings at transnational level
Result Indicator
Share of regional, sub-regional and local energy efficiency plans including adapted measures for public building stock
Main Focus 1. Assessment and Implementation of Sustainable Energy policies, urban plans and measures of the Interreg MED territory.
2.Innovative Financial mechanisms to improve EEB in a Regional and Local Level.
3.Energy Strategies, management models and Solutions for deep renovation or even Nearly Zero energy buildings in public buildings.
Types of projects M1 – Studying M2 – Testing M3 – Capitalising
about 1 projectsabout 2 projectsabout 1 projects
M2 + M3 about 2 projects
Financial allocation ~8.6 M€ (ERDF)~0.345 M€ (IAP)
Actions supporting the PDA concept
Benchmarking and replication
Leverage of public funds
bankable projects
Capacity Building and Enhancing skills
integrated planning of 3 adm levels
Replicating successful approaches
B.P on implementation of ROP Recast Energy
Performance of Buildings Directive
Mobilizing investments in Public buildings
Renovation
Increase skills of public procurers
Sub–thematic focus.
To take into account!.
① Urban Context② Covenant of Majors③ Use public investments as trigger to leverage
the effect to the private funds④ Go for Bankable projects⑤ Increase capacity building and awareness
raising⑥ Improving skills⑦ Involve citizens and consumers⑧ Lighthouse kind projects
Axis 2 – Low Carbon EconomySpecific Objective 2.2
To increase the share of renewable local energy sources in energy mix strategies and plans in specific MED territories (islands and rural areas)
Result Indicator Share of renewable energy from local sources, in energy mix of MED islands and rural areas
Main Focus 1. Reinforcing the capacity of public authorities to plan, implement and monitor sustainable energy policies, plans and related measures.
2. Unblocking current technical and administrative barriers impeding a higher share of local Renewable Energy.
3. Removing market barriers aiming at facilitating the integration of large, medium and small energy supply systems mostly based on renewable energy.
Modules M1 – Studying M2 – Testing M3 – Capitalising
about 1 projectsabout 2 projectsabout 1 projects
M2 + M3 about 2 projects
Financial allocation ~8.6 M€ (ERDF)~0.345 M€ (IAP)
Sub-thematic focus 1/3
Reinforcing the capacity of public authorities to plan, implement and monitor sustainable energy policies
and related measures.
Examples of possible actions (non-exhaustive)…
•Establishing new networks or exploiting existing ones and other mechanisms to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices on increasing the share of local renewable energy.
•Empowering public authorities and stakeholders skills to assess the definition, implementation and monitoring of renewable energy plans at local, regional and national level (this last mostly in islands contexts).
Sub-thematic focus 2/3
Unblocking current technical and administrative barriers impeding a higher
implementation of Renewable Energy in targeted MED territories: islands and rural areas.
Examples of possible actions (non-exhaustive)…
•Benchmarking processes of good practices aiming at unblocking the current administrative and technical obstacles of RES in islands and Rural areas
•Design of transnational scenarios for the promotion and capitalisation of achieved results favouring high levels of replicability all over the MED Programme cooperation space.
Sub-thematic focus 3/3
Removing market barriers aiming at facilitating the integration of large, medium and small energy
supply systems mostly based on renewable energy.
Examples of possible actions (non-exhaustive)…
•Supply chain assessments and socioeconomic analysis in targeted territories aiming at providing key information for public authorities, market actors and other stakeholders.
•Joint activities integrating the variety of energy market actors (e.g. regulators, operators, commercialist, distributors, end-users) and sectors (residential, industrial, services) leading to optimize the penetration of RES into the market.
To take into account!.
① Deep reflection on what it has been achieved already within and out of the MED Programme area
② Island and Rural Context③ Covenant of Majors, Pact of Islands and other
related initiatives
④ Empowering capacities and Improving skills of Public Authorities.
Axis 2 – Low Carbon EconomySpecific Objective 2.3
To increase capacity to use existing low carbon transport systems and multimodal connections among them
Result Indicator
Share of urban plans including low carbon transport and multimodal connection soft actions
Main Focus Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) or measures in the Mediterranean, implementing services for tourists, passengers and freight aiming to preserve its natural-cultural heritage and social cohesion, which makes the Mediterranean cities unique and attractive.
Modules M1 – Studying M2 – Testing M3 – Capitalising
about 1 projectsabout 2 projectsabout 1 projects
M2 + M3 about 2 projects
Financial allocation ~9.8 M€ (ERDF)~0.345 M€ (IAP)
Assessing the performance and level of implementation of SUMP or SEAP
Testing Innovative solutions for cleaner and better urban transport.
Capacity building addressed to Local Authorities to implement SUMP
Framework for Data collection and performance measurement to allow comparability and replication.
.
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) or measures
• implementing services for: tourists, passengers and freight.
Sub–thematic focus.
To take into account!
① Urban Context② Covenant of Majors③ Increase capacity building and awareness
raising④ Involve citizens and consumers⑤ Improving skills⑥ Lighthouse projects
Axis 3 - EnvironmentSpecific Objective 3.1
To enhance the development of a sustainable and responsible coastal and maritime tourism
Result Indicator
Level of sustainability of tourism in MED coastal regions
Main Focus 1. How to integrate tourism development into wider strategies? Tourism in Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
Tourism in Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)
Tourism in integrated regional development policies
2. How to enhance sustainable and responsible tourism management? improving planning and management of coastal tourist destinations
preventing negative impacts on natural and cultural heritage
promoting an innovative, sustainable and high quality offer
Modules M1 – Studying M2 – Testing M3 – Capitalising
about 2 projectsabout 2 projectsabout 2 projects
M1 + M2M2 + M3
about 2 projectsabout 2 projects
Financial allocation ~13.7 M€ (ERDF)~0.55 M€ (IAP)
SO 3.1. TARGET
Increasing the level of sustainability of tourism in MED coastal regions
1.
integrate tourism development into wider strategies
Facilitate integration of ICZM & MSP into national / regional policy
frameworks
2. Enhance sustainable and
responsible tourism management
Improve knowledge /
use and expand existing tools
Diversify tourism offer
Create synergies and cooperation mechanisms for
complementarity
Enhance capacity / empower /
enhance the involvement of stakeholders
Integrated
approach
Eco-system based
approach
Manage environmental risks linked to
tourism activities
Harmonisa
tion of
data &
Indica
tors
Axis 3 - EnvironmentSpecific Objective
To maintain biodiversity and natural ecosystems through strengthening the management and networking of protected areas
Result Indicator
Share of protected areas meeting their conservation goals and objectives (thanks to their improved management)
Main Focus 1. To strengthen better integration of protected areas in national, regional and local territorial development strategies through awareness raising on protection of fragile areas, including generating policy-making support
2. To strengthen networking of protected areas through supporting more intensive cooperation between competent public authorities and key stakeholders
3. To improve monitoring and management of protected areas through supporting scientific, technical and management knowledge base for the monitoring of pressures and impacts on ecosystems, including efficient governance of protected areas
Modules M1 – Studying M2 – Testing M3 – Capitalising
about 2 projectsabout 2 projectsabout 2 projects
M1 + M2M2 + M3
about 2 projectsabout 1 projects
Financial allocation ~11.45 M€ (ERDF)~0.46 M€ (IAP)
2.
STRENGTHENING NETWORKING OF
PROTECTED AREAS
awareness raising
generating policy-making support
Integrated management based on ecosystem base
approach
Economic valorization of natural ressources
(&Degradation costs)
More intensive cooperation btwpublic authorities + management bodies protected areas+experts +local actors
Further dynamism
common joint actions
Durability
MUTUALISATIONDialogue
DataExchanges btw experts
3.
MONITORING, MANAGEMENT AND SURVEILLANCE OF PROTECTED AREAS
Supporting scientific, technical &
management knowledge base
Monitoring&
Management of pressures and impacts
Data &methodologies harmonization
Surveillance
(Efficient law enforcement)
1.
FURTHER INTEGRATION OF
PROTECTED AREAS IN
NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND
LOCAL TERRITORIAL
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Horizontal ProjectsSpecific Objective
Communication and Capitalisation of modular projects (M1, M2, M3,
M1+M2, M2+M3)
Type of activities
1) community building, 2) joint communication, 3) joint capitalisation/transfer.
Main Focus • Ensuring the networking of the “modular" projects : ‘community’ • Facilitating synergies between the projects;• Contributing to the technical development and transferability of project results;• Ensuring the qualitative and quantitative analysis;• Animating and updating the thematic sections of the programme website • Organising thematic and capitalisation events for the ‘”community’;• Representing the ‘community’ in any relevant transnational seminar of the Interreg MED
Programme, Interact or other ETC and / or thematic programmes.• Cooperating with the Interreg MED Programme to coordinate communication activities of
all horizontal projects on an annual basis.
Axis Axis 1 – Innovation:Axis 2 – LCE:Axis 3 – Environment:
3 Horizontal projects3 Horizontal projects2 Horizontal projects
Duration: 36 months (with possibility to renew the contract under conditions)
Financial allocation ~9.0 M€ (ERDF)~0.38 M€ (IAP)
The ToRs as front door
The Terms of Reference are summary files that consolidate all the other papers :
• MED Cooperation programme• SWOT analysis• MED project Library• Operational guidelines (Programme Manual,
communication tools, etc)• MED Glossary• Other documents of interest listed in the ToRs
These documents remain essential for the applicants
Well structured projects,
replicability, Leverage effect
1/3Do not start from scratch!
1/3 Complementarity & synergies with EU policies and programmes + MS
1/3Transnationalcooperation The Best
Combination
Active involvement of all stakeholders
PROCEDURES AND RULES
Interreg med 1st call for proposals
INDEX
ELIGIBILITY OF PARTNERS
IPA partners
National, regional and local public bodies YES
Public equivalent bodies (bodies governed by public law as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/24/EU)
YES
Private institutions NO
International organisations YES
IPA partners and International organisations cannot act as Lead Partners
PRIVATE PARTNERS
• Private partners can co-finance with their own funds • Private structures can not act as Lead Partners • Private bodies have to observe the basic principles on public procurement laws
Bodies whose main scope of activities within their business profile, as well as their project role, consists of project coordination or management, or other activities that are of a mere executive or supporting character (service providers) cannot be involved as project partners.
Please refer to each ToR for further details on the expected private participationNO PRIVATE IPA
PARTNERS
IPA structures shall be a national, regional, local public body or a public equivalent body
Public equivalent body Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/24/EU‘bodies governed by public law’ means bodies that have all of the following characteristics: (a) they are established for the specific purpose of meeting needs in the general interest, not having an industrial or commercial character; (b) they have legal personality; and (c) they are financed, for the most part, by the State, regional or local authorities, or by other bodies governed by public law; or are subject to management supervision by those authorities or bodies; or have an administrative, managerial or supervisory board, more than half of whose members are appointed by the State, regional or local authorities, or by other bodies governed by public law;
IPA structures shall be non-profit making
IPA partners shall be directly responsible for preparation and management of project’s activities with the partnership + Financial stability
IPA PARTNERS REQUIREMENTS
SIZE OF THE PARTNERSHIP
As a minimum requirement, the partnership must involve:
•at least 4 financing partners
•from at least 4 different countries from the MED area
•with at least 3 of the partners located in the Union part of the MED area = 3 ERDF partners within the MED area
Additional recommendations on the most suitable partnership size according to each type of project are included in the Programme Manual (section 2.1) and in each ToR.
http://interreg-med.eu/en/first-call-for-project-proposals/
ASSOCIATED PARTNERS
Shall not receive any ERDF or IPA funds
No budget
•Only possible expenditures: Travel and accommodation expenditures to be borne and claimed by a financing partner
•Cannot act as service provider
•Coming from EU, IPA and third countries
•Associated partner declaration to be signed
LOCATION OF THE ACTIVITIES
Project activities should take place in the MED area.
LOCATION OF THE ACTIVITIES FOR IPAActivities financed by IPA funds should be spent in the IPA countries or for the benefit of the IPA countries
Projects’ activities outside the IPA territories, benefiting the IPA countries and non-foreseen in the approved Application Forms will be analyzed on a case by case basis by the MA/JS.
INDEX
HIERARCHY OF RULES ON ELIGIBILITY
EU rules
Programme rules
National eligibility rules
COMPULSORY
MAIN NOVELTIES ON ELIGIBILITY OF EXPENDITURE
• Simplified costs options: – Overheads = flat rate– Preparation costs = lump sum (IPA partners cannot benefit from it)
• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 481/2014– 5 Budget Lines
Staff costs Office and administrative expenditure Travel and accommodation costs External expertise and services costs Equipment expenditure
– Exhaustive list of eligible expenditures for each Budget Line– Sub-Budget Lines not to be created– New general principles for the justification of Staff costs
• Eligibility of expenditure starts on the date of the project approval
PREPARATION COSTS – LUMP SUM
• Lump sum 30.000€ (i.e 25.500€ ERDF) to cover preparation cost
• Not automatic: breakdown per partners to be included in the application form
Only ERDF partners are entitled to budget and claim preparation costs.
• Co-financing rate to be applied per partner
INSTEADIPA PARTNERS
BENEFIT FROM A MECHANISM OF
ADVANCE PAYMENTS
BUDGET LINE 1. STAFF COSTS • Costs of staff employed by the beneficiary for implementing the
project; already employed by the beneficiary or contracted specifically for the project
• It includes salary payments + any other costs directly linked to salary payments supported by the beneficiary
• Calculated based on real costs using compulsorily one of the methods established by the Programme
• For part-time, 2 calculation methods:– fixed percentage of the gross employment cost: No time-sheet– flexible number of hours worked: time-sheet needed (standard: 1720
hours/year)
• Should not exceed 40 % of the project total eligible budget
BUDGET LINE 2. OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE
• Line automatically generated/calculated by SYNERGIE CTE
• Represents 15 % of eligible staff costs
• It covers all the operating and administrative expenses of the structure (e.g. rent, utilities, maintenance, equipment for general office use, phone, bank charges, etc…)
• No need to provide supporting documents
• No calculation method required
Direct costs falling under this budget line are not eligible
BUDGET LINE 3. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION COSTS • Expenditure on travel and accommodation of the staff of the
beneficiary for missions (e.g. participation in project meetings, project site visits, meetings with the programme bodies, seminars, conferences, etc.).
• Participation in events organised by the MED Programme, National Authorities, Horizontal Projects, other projects working on the same subjects, etc.
• In the case of travels outside of the MED area: – indicated in the approved Application Form – authorised by the MA/JS prior to the travel
BUDGET LINE 4. EXTERNAL EXPERTISE AND SERVICES COSTS
• Costs of external expertise and services provided by a body outside of the beneficiary organisation (e.g. studies and surveys, translation, promotion and communication, services related to meetings and events, audits, travel of experts).
Sub-contracted In-house companies
• Full respect of EU, Programme and national (including stricter institutional) public procurement rules and compliance with the principles of transparency, non-discrimination and equal treatment.
• Should not exceed 50% of the total eligible budget, as beneficiaries of a project should be the actual implementers of the project.
BUDGET LINE 5. EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURE
• Equipment purchased, rented or leased by a beneficiary which are essential for the implementation of the project.
• Full respect of EU, Programme and national (including stricter institutional) public procurement rules and compliance with the principles of transparency, non-discrimination and equal treatment.
• Need to be specified in the application form (C.8)
Equipment for general office use not used exclusively for the project covered by the budget line OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE = cost not eligible under equipment budget line
BUDGET REQUIREMENTS
Some budget thresholds must be respected:
– the most important partner: 30% of the total eligible budget (ERDF + IPA + national co-financing)
– the most important country: 40% of the total eligible budget (ERDF + IPA + national co-financing)
SYNERGIE CTE will block the submission of proposals not observing those limits.
The ERDF spent outside the Programme area cannot exceed 20 % of the total ERDF contribution to this project
No budget modification will be allowed during the first year of project implementation.
VAT recoverable by any means: not eligible = cost not to be included in the budget
VAT non recoverable: eligible = cost to be included in the budget
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT RULES
Levels of rules to be applied: EU rules National rules Interreg MED Programme rules
Shall apply to IPA partners •Title IV, Section 3, Chapter 3 of Regulation (EU, EURATOM) No 966/2012 (Financial Regulation) •Part Two, Title II, Chapter III of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012, rules on external action procurement
PRAG
Opening of the Call: 1st September 2015
Closing of the call: Closing of the Call:1st deadline: Validation of the application form by: November 2nd, 2015 at noon – 12.00 (GMT + 1). 2nd deadline: Upload of compulsory annexes by: November 9th , 2015 at noon – 12.00 (GMT + 1).
Evaluation (2 assessment phases): 1st semester 2016
Expected starting of the projects: 1st September 2016
Calendar
Application in 2 phases:
Pre-application phase: 10th November 2015– 11th January 2016
Evaluation and negotiation: March (indicative)
Full-application phase: April-May 2016 (indicative)
Possible selection: June-July 2016
Projects expected to start: Sept-Nov 2016
Thematic Call (modular projects) Horizontal Call
From 1st September1st deadline: November 2nd2nd deadline: November 9th
AFAnnexesSynergie CTE
February 2016*
Checkgrid
June 2016*
June – July 2016*
Cooperation with the JSLP SeminarSubsidy Contract & Partnership Agreement
September 1st, 2016*
Start-up
Implementation
FROM SUBMISSION TO CONTRACTING1st call MODULAR PROJECTS
One AFTwo phasesSteering Committee decision
* Indicative date
Now
QUALITY ASSESSMENT – TWO PHASES
INDEX
SHOULD YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE…
• Read the relevant documents: CP, Programme Manual and ToR
• Visit the Interreg MED Programme website: www.interreg-med.eu– Presentations of the kick off conference– FAQ section – under construction
• Participate to National events
• Contact the Joint Secretariat : [email protected]
• Contact your National Contact Point
SEARCHING FOR PARTNERS…?
Register!!
Check Interreg MED Kick-off participants list in our website Interesting MED project founded in our library… Contact us for
partners contact details!
Interreg MED
FORUM!
www.interreg-med.eu
More info: http://www.interreg-med.eu/
Contact details per Specific Objective
• Specific objective 1.1 Specific objective 1.1
Nicolas EspitalierNicolas [email protected]
Nuno Vaz SilvaNuno Vaz [email protected]
• Specific objectives 2.1 & 2.3Specific objectives 2.1 & 2.3
Mercedes Acitores FranzonMercedes Acitores [email protected]
• Specific objective 2.2 Specific objective 2.2
Javier GomezJavier [email protected]
• Specific objective 3.1 Specific objective 3.1
Sophie ScarvelisSophie [email protected]
• Specific objective 3.2Specific objective 3.2
Blanca Lopez BassaBlanca Lopez [email protected]