NEW PROGRAMMING PERIOD 2014-2020 in Bulgaria Main challenges and risks 1
Key components of effectiveness in cohesion policy • Alignment of cohesion policy with Europe 2020 • Reinforced strategic programming • Thematic concentration • Conditionality • Stronger focus on results
• Streamlined delivery system
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“Thematic concentration” • J.Hahn 22.Nov 2011 – “We cannot on the one hand make a strong commitment to the priorities of Europe 2020 and on the other hand spread our limited resources too thinly on a broad range of issues. (…) The time has come to focus on what needs to be done urgently to boost our competitiveness”.
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Main substantial changes • Strategic concentration – EU2020 objectives and targets
• Focus on results – Investments with impact – Thematic concentration • 11 thematic objectives • 50% ERDF investments into SME, innovation and energy efficiency
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Impact of 50% earmarking • Budget for SME’s, energy efficiency and innovation will increase substantially – Smart Specialisation and clusters • Investments in key strategic sectors – Limited number to be agreed in SME/innovation strategy
– Less funding then current period for other activities
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Impact of 50% earmarking • One of the main challenge for BG will be design of effective and efficient measures and good implementation schemes • Other main challenge for BG will be what is a best way to build synergy between research institutes and universities and industry – Centres of excellence, technology parks, innovation centres
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Programming in BG • Major challenge will be definition of measures/actions to reach objectives – Keep it as simple and implementable as possible – Use integrated approach
• Constructive involvement of major partners – Challenge to meet main stakeholders controversial interests
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I wish us all good constructive cooperation 8