Transcript Managing EU regional policy programmes

The experience of a region from an EU Member State
in managing EU regional policy programmes
- decentralising management
- system of institutions
Brussels
22 May 2013
Grzegorz Orawiec
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Fast quiz
Is it worth to be EU Memeber or not ?
(money / politics / common values)
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Why is EU cohesion policy so important for european regions ?
(money / key investments / long-term development)
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What is the aim of European Social Fund ?
(money / networking of social institutions / building human capital)
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What does SMART Specialisations really mean ?
(extra EU money / strategic sectors / innovative economy e.g. R+D)
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”Sweet home Alabama …”
National states ≠ EU
More ≠ less integration
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Regional +/- of EU membership
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European standards (e.g. law)
EU policies (e.g. cohesion p.)
Economy (investors, agriculture)
Zones (Euro / Schengen)
Labour market & education
Migration
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Economic activity in central Europe
The map of economic density - An uneven topography
(GDP per sq km - Source: World Bank GIS Laboratory)
<2007-2013> & ”n+2” rule
EU funds & other EU actions and politics
National medium & long term strategies (e.g. education, mine industry)
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European cohesion policy
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It supports job creation, competitiveness, economic growth,
improved quality of life and sustainable development.
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Key words: sustainable & coherent long-term development
The accession of Poland with EU – fast story
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Three-gradual system of administration (16 regions, 379 counties, 2478
local municipalities) from 1998
Dynamic economic development (GDP) & EU Member
Increasing status of regions (decentralization) & EU funds
More responsibility for regional / local level
Risk of A, B, C division (East Wall)
Huge financial needs
EU cohesion policy in the context of
strategic management of regional development
Long-term
Development
Strategy
System of institutions +
Networking
(external / internal)
Strategic
programmes →
Key Projects
Implementation
MONITORING
& UPDATING
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Name of your presentation
ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKIE REGION
Area: 11 710,50 km² (103 125 km²)
Population: 1 266 000 citizens
Capital city - Kielce: 202 000 citizens
Unemployment rate: 15 %
ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE:
 14 – districts
 102 – municipalities
Region advantages
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Attractive landscape – The Świętokrzyskie Mountains – the oldest
mountains in Europe – beautiful caves, large forest complexes,
rivers and lakes.
Convenient location and the proximity of big agglomeration such
as: Warsaw, Cracow, Łódź, Silesia Region,
Well-developed educational base with two public universities (46.000 students),
Presence of the international concerns operating in the region:
RR Donnelley (USA), NSK Bearings (Japan), Lafarge (France),
The most rapidly developing trade fair center in Poland – Kielce
Trade Fairs,
GDP of polish regions in comparison with
EU average GDP - 2009 r.
Legal basis – EU funds
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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July
2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional
Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion
Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999
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Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December
2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council
Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on
the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social
Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC)
No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on
the European Regional Development Fund;
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EU funds – Legal basis in Poland
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National Cohesion Strategy 2007-2013
National Development Strategy 2007-2015
National Strategic Plan for Rural Areas
Fisheries Development Strategy
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National Reform Programme
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The Regional Development Act
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Act on Public Finance
The Public Procurement Act
The Public Finance Discipline Act
The Self-Government Act
Polish Accounting Act
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EU allocation
for Świętokrzyskie Region 2007-2013
TOTAL
ALLOCATION
1 570 MIL. EURO
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EUROPEAN REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT FUND
EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND
EAFRD
(AGRICULTURE + RURAL
DEVELOPMENT)
860 MIL. EURO
370 MIL. EURO
340 MIL. EURO
Need for strategy
administrative & institutional capacity
Network of key implementing institutions (partnerships)
Świętokrzyskie Region – How did we achieve this success
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Preapring institutional & administrative capacity for EU membership
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New strategic planning documents (on different levels) &
complementarity of each regional project with these documents
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The main regional priorities: infrastructure & economy & human capital
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Positive social attitude (activity→ ”small grants”)
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Next step for 2014-2020:
- networking of key regional players
- complex projects (e.g. SMART specializations)
Strategic programming on regional level
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Statutory
obligation
of
regional
government
is
management of development policy based on mid – term
strategic document such as regional development
strategy.
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Strategic planning is a tool of management of the region –
directs and stimulates actions of different entities that
affect directly and indirectly on regional development.
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Development strategy should be considered as
planning document.
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Strategic
process.
programming
is
a
continuous
and
a main
cyclic
Update of Development Strategy
of Swietokrzyskie Province
DSRK
Long-term National
Development
Strategy
ŚSRK
Medium-term
National Development
Strategy
KPZK
National Spatial
Development
Concept
EU
conditionality
National
conditionality
9 integrated
strategies
Europe 2020
Common
Strategic
Framework
Development
Strategy of
Swietokrzyskie
Province
Partnership
agreement between
UE and Poland
Operational
Programs +
16 ROP
KSRR National Strategy
for Regional Development
Territorial
contract
Key documents for the new programming period
2014-2020
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Partnership agreement
 document defining the strategy of the Member State as well
as priorities and conditions for the effective and efficient use
of funds covered by the Community Strategic Framework.
It is developed by a Member State with partners and
approved by the European Commission following an
assessment and dialogue with the Member State.
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Territorial contract
 Instrument
of
programming
coordination
(The
government ↔ Regions) used to enhance the effectiveness
of development activities (mainly investment) territorially
oriented, carried out by various public entities and
established in the negotiation process between them.
 It is the result of bilateral negotiations between the
government and local authorities.
 It is a part of reconciliation of cohesion policy 20142020 interventions.
Strategic management
National / Regional / Local level
NATIONAL
STRATEGIES
(MAIN + SECTORS)
REGIONAL
STRATEGIES
(MAIN + SUB-STRATEGIES)
LOCAL DOCUMENTS
(STRATEGY
+
OTHER PLANS)
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Need for strategic & planning complementarity
Operational level → key projects
Regional Development Strategy:
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Improvement of regional infrastructure;
Key sectors and industries for the economic
development of the region;
Building human capital and a base for an innovative
economy;
Increasing the role of urban centers in stimulating
economic development in the region;
Complex rural development;
Environmental aspects of the region.
Magic Świętokrzyskie Region
Smart Specializations
In the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy smart specializations
emerged as a key element of policy designed to increase
innovation.
Regional strategies for smart specializations can be defined
as integrated strategies that:
• focus finance sources on the priorities of knowledge-based
development,
• mobilize private funds for R & D,
• building the regional innovation system (public / private / bsi),
• include effective monitoring and evaluation system.
 create institutional partnerships on regional level:
- Public sector (municipalities / universities / administration)
- Private sector (enterprises / individual inventors)
- Business support institutions (ngo’s / technology parks /
innovation centres)
Smart Specializations
Identified specializations, contained in draft of Development Strategy of
Swietokrzyskie Province for 2020 are:
•clear agriculture
•efficient use of energy,
• medical tourism,
• trade fair and congress,
• industrial design.
Demographic forecast for the Świętokrzyskie Region– 2035
Medical tourism as regional
SMART specialisation
The system of institutions
EU funds in Poland
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Management - Managing Authorities
Implementation - Implementing Authority &
Intermediate Bodies
Co-ordination - Co-ordinating and Monitoring
Authorities
Certifying Authorities and Audit Authority participation in the different stages of works & complex
controls.
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Human Capital Programme (ESF)
370 mil. € for Świętokrzyskie Region
EDUCATION
ADAPTABILITY OF
ENTERPRISES
EMPLOYMENT
The main supported areas
HEALTHY
WORKFORCE
PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
SOCIAL
INTEGRATION
SUPPORT FOR
HUMAN RESOURCES
IN RURAL AREAS
Human Capital Programme in Poland
The institutional scheme (ESF):
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Managing Institution - Ministry of Regional Development
(Department for ESF Management)
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Implementing Institutions:
Central Level: Compentent Ministers
e.g. Ministry of Labour and Social Policy
(Department for Implementing the ESF)
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Regional Level:
- 1-st level Intermediate Body (Regional Administration)
- 2-nd level Intermediate Body (Regional Labour Office)
- * Regional/Local Support Institutions (e.g. ESF Centres)
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Organizational changes public administration
Human Resources Programme - Poland
MINISTRY OF REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
(ESF DEPARTMENT)
COMPETENT MINISTERS
e.g.
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND
SOCIAL POLICY
MARSHAL OFFICE
(ESF DEPARTMENT)
v
REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE
MONITORING
COMMITTEE
(different sectors)
REGIONAL ESF
CENTRES
REGIONAL
TRAINING OFFICES
FOR TEACHERS
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REGIONAL LABOUR
OFFICE
Flexibility of the structure at the regional level (separate department v
new institution)
Intermediate Bodies: basic education & local activities ≠ labour market
The Monitoring Committee
 Representatives of: public sector & social partners (l.s.g.
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universities, employers’ associations)
Analysis & approval detailed criteria and periodic correction (e.g.
strategic criteria e.g. ICT technics)
Periodic control of the progress in acheving the aims of HC OP indicators
Analysis and recommendation for annual Action Plans
- next calls for proposals etc.
Analysis of irregularities (mistakes ≠ frauds)
Summing up:
Managing EU regional policy programmes
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Strategy !!!
Selected priorities and aims
New planning documents → updates
Legal regulations
Combination of different resources
- Crucial tool : EU structural funds
New structures (internal & external)
Long-term attitude
Common values
Success of EU
”Common emotions & values & passions”
EU is …
May the Force be with you
!!!
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”Men build too many walls and not
enough bridges”
Isaac Newton
Thank you for your attention
Grzegorz Orawiec
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