EuropeAid
The Experience of New Member States’
NGOs in DE/AR Calls for Proposals
A perspective from the EC and challenges ahead
Nicoletta Pusterla
DG EuropeAid, Unit F3, Sector
« Non State Actors and Local Authorities in Development »
TRIALOG CENTRAL TRAINING - Brno,
20th February 2008

Outline of the Slide Show: EuropeAid
Under the Co-financing with European NGOs:
Participation of NMS in Calls for Proposals
Project Implementation
Under the NSA/LA in Development:
2007 Call (process ongoing)
What challenges ahead?
TRIALOG CENTRAL TRAINING - Brno,
20th February 2008

Co-financing with European NGOs EuropeAid
Historical background:
Former Co-financing with NGOs Programme (1976-
2006)
DE/AR component (1979-2006)
Enlargement process start DE/AR activities in NMS
Capacity building Participation in Calls for Proposals
TRIALOG CENTRAL TRAINING - Brno,
20th February 2008

Participation in DE/AR Calls for Proposals EuropeAid
Former Co-financing with NGOs Programme:
2004 – First CfPs where NMS are eligible 41 projects
No selected lead applicant from NMS
6 projects with consortium members from NMS
25 partners from NMS
2005 CfPs 37 projects
2 selected projects with lead applicant from NMS
5 projects with consortium members from NMS
22 partners from NMS
TRIALOG CENTRAL TRAINING - Brno,
20th February 2008

Participation in DE/AR Calls for Proposals EuropeAid
2006 Global Call for Proposals for DE/AR
EUR 10 Mio allocated for actions in NMS (EU-10)
Selection process concluded in October 2007
22 selected DE/AR projects taking place in NMS
18 out of 22 with lead applicant from NMS
21 consortium members from NMS:
14 within consortia lead by NMS
7 within consortia lead by OMS
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20th February 2008

2006 DE/AR CfPs: Selected projects per EuropeAid
country – NMS lead applicant
6
5 Cyprus
Czech Rep.
4
Estonia
3 Hungary
Lithuania
2 Poland
Slovenia
1
Slovakia
0
Selected
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20th February 2008

2006 ED/AR Call for Proposals:
Participation in consortia – selected EuropeAid
projects
8
7
6
5
OMS lead
4
NMS lead
3
2
1
0
Estonia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Poland
Latvia
Czech
Hungary
Rep.
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20th February 2008

Participation in Calls for Proposals EuropeAid
Geographic:
High participation from Central Eastern European Countries
Lower participation from the Baltic and Mediterranean NMS
Possible explanations:
DE/AR in the respective countries’ development co-operation
strategies
NGOs traditionally more active in other areas
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20th February 2008

Project implementation EuropeAid
Thematic focus of selected projects:
MDGs & Multi-thematic (9 projects)
Fair trade (3 projects)
Environment (3 projects)
Health (2 projects)
Migration (1 project)
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20th February 2008

Project Implementation EuropeAid
Beginning of 2008: 18 new projects starting with NMS lead!
Hints for a successful start:
Coherence with project objectives
Constant monitoring of results
Close co-operation with partners
Fostering synergies with other initiatives/actions
Strict respect of financial & contractual rules
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20th February 2008

NSA & LA in Development Programme EuropeAid
Main events in 2007
Approval of strategy paper 2007-2010 (June 07)
Approval of 2007 Annual Action Programme (AAP) (Dec 07)
Publication of centrally managed CfPs, including DE/AR Call
Main challenges for 2008
Annual Action Programme 2008
Dialogue/consultation stakeholders
General Evaluation of DE/AR actions
Preparation of 2008 CfPs
Publication of local CfPs by EC Delegation in third countries
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20th February 2008

NSA & LA in Development Programme EuropeAid
Actor oriented programme
Strengthening capacity of NSA & LA
1
I.1. Main Specific Objectives :
1. Development actions aiming at promoting inclusive and
empowered society in partner countries + regions
2. Awareness raising and development education in Europe
3. Coordination and networking in Europe
1. Out of 2007 Annual Action Programme (AAP)
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20th February 2008

2007 DE/AR Call for Proposals EuropeAid
Reference: EuropeAid/126341/C/ACT/Multi
Priorities:
MDG agenda, in part. Sub Saharan Africa
Coherence for development
Media and development
Deadline for Concept Note: 19/02/2008
Budget: +/- 29 m€
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20th February 2008

2007 DE/AR Call for Proposals EuropeAid
Reference: EuropeAid/126341/C/ACT/Multi
Special provisions concerning NMS:
Eligibility: 2 years of experience (OMS = 3 yrs)
Minimum size of the grant: EUR 25 000 (OMS = EUR 100 000)
Co-financing up to 90%
But:
No specific allocation for actions in NMS
as in 2006
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20th February 2008

EuropeAid
What challenges ahead?
Main challenges for 2008
Annual Action Programme 2008
Dialogue/consultation stakeholders
General Evaluation of ED/AR actions
Preparation of 2008 CfPs
Local CfPs
TRIALOG CENTRAL TRAINING - Brno,
20th February 2008