Joint Operational Programme Romania - Ukraine 2014-2020

Introduction and context

During the period 2014-2020, cross-border cooperation between Romania and Ukraine was financed through the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI). The programme aimed at developing a region of prosperity and good neighbourliness, achieved through cooperation actions for the benefit of both states.
The Romania-Ukraine Joint Operational Programme 2014-2020 supported a total of 66 projects, with a total value of 66.2 million euros.

The strategic investments made through these projects brought direct benefits to the communities in the border area through:

Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of roads and modernisation of cross-border access routes.
Health and Education: Modernisation and equipment of medical facilities, schools and partner universities.
HeritageRestoration of major tourist attractions to increase the attractiveness of the region.
Safety: Preparing authorities and the population for emergency situations through common equipment and intervention protocols.

Objectives

General ObjectiveThe European Neighbourhood Policy: Improving the economic and social potential of border areas and addressing common safety and security challenges.
Thematic Objectives:

TO 1 - Support for education, research and innovation: Developing human capital and local research capacities.
TO 2 - Promoting local culture and protecting heritage: Preserving the cultural and historical identity of the region.
TO 3 - Improving the accessibility of regions: Modernising transport infrastructure and communication systems.
TO 4 - Common safety and security challenges: Cooperation in the fields of health, emergencies and combating organised crime.

CONTRACTED PROJECTS

Priority 1 - Support for education, research, technological development and innovation

1.1 Education

1.2 Research

Priority 2 - Promotion and preservation of local culture and heritage

2.1 Cultural and historical heritage

Priority 3 - Development of transport infrastructure and ICT technologies

3.1 ICT tools

Priority 4 - Support for the development of health services and emergency management

4.1 Health

4.2 Emergency situations

4.3 Safety and security

Financial information

Financial resources have been allocated to ensure a visible impact in the partner regions:

European Union Contribution (ENI): 60,000,000 Euro.
National Co-financing (Romania and Ukraine): Minimum 10% of the EU contribution (approx. 6,000,000 Euro).
Total value of the programme: Over 66,000,000 Euro.