{"id":130,"date":"2026-01-29T12:44:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brctsuceava.ro\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2026-03-30T08:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:39:07","slug":"phare-cbc-2004-2006","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brctsuceava.ro\/en\/phare-cbc-2004-2006\/","title":{"rendered":"CBC LIGHTHOUSE 2004-2006"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Phare CBC Neighbourhood Programme Romania – Ukraine 2004-2006<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Introduction and context<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Romania-Ukraine Neighborhood Programme 2004-2006 was designed to facilitate the transition to the new European Union financing instruments, harmonizing Phare CBC funds (for Romania) and TACIS (for Ukraine) under a common management framework. This programme represented the foundation of modern cross-border cooperation, preparing border regions for European integration and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligible Area:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Romania:<\/strong> Suceava, Boto\u0219ani, Maramure\u0219, Satu Mare, and Tulcea counties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ukraine:<\/strong> Chernivtsi, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Transcarpathia Oblasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Objectives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    General Objective:<\/strong> To improve cross-border integration between border regions, laying solid foundations for sustainable economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Specific Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Strengthening existing common values to initiate a new integrated cycle of sustainable development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Supporting development through key cross-border infrastructure projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Developing cooperation to highlight the shared socio-cultural heritage, linked to local history and environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Strengthening the operational capacity for cross-border cooperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

      Priorit\u0103\u021bi \u0219i m\u0103suri de finan\u021bare<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

      The programme was structured around three strategic priorities that guided regional investments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Priority 1: Promoting local socio-economic development<\/strong>\n
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        • Measure 1.1 \u2013 Tourism: Expanding and strengthening the tourism sector (rural, mountain, cultural, ecological) in high-potential areas such as Bucovina, Maramure\u0219, or the Danube Delta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Measure 1.2 \u2013 Economic Cooperation: Facilitating links between business environments and developing human resources to meet labor market challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Priority 2: Integrated Infrastructure Systems<\/strong>\n
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          • Measure 2.1 \u2013 Transport and Border: Developing small-scale transport infrastructure and preparing plans for major interconnection projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Measure 2.2 \u2013 Environment: Improving cross-border environmental management, including water and air quality monitoring and biodiversity protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Priority 3: „People to People” Actions<\/strong>\n
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            • Measure 3.1 \u2013 Joint Small Projects Fund (JSPF): Encouraging small-scale cooperation between communities, schools, NGOs, and local authorities to strengthen social and cultural relations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

              Financial information <\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

              The programme operated on a public co-financing mechanism, supported by the European Union and the Romanian Government:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Phare Support Rate:<\/strong> 75% of total public support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Romanian Government Contribution:<\/strong> 25% of total public support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Beneficiary Contribution:<\/strong>\n
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                • Minimum 10% for investment and economic development projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Minimum 5% for „People-to-People” projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

                  Results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

                  The implementation of the programme during the 2004-2006 period generated a major impact in the region, financing a total of 147 cross-border projects. Below are the execution figures for each budget cycle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

                  Budget Cycle<\/strong><\/td>No. of Projects<\/strong><\/td>Contracted Value (Grant)<\/strong><\/td>Paid Value (Grant)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
                  Phare 2004<\/strong><\/td>46 projects<\/td>6.347.054,27 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>4.715.196,88 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
                  Phare 2005<\/strong><\/td>61 projects<\/td>9.524.813,49 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>7.433.889,59 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
                  Phare 2006<\/strong><\/td>40 projects<\/td>8.644.667,87 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>6.364.887,76 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
                  TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>147 projects<\/strong><\/td>24.516.535,63 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td>18.513.974,23 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n

                  PROJECT FICHES - SECTION BEING UPDATED<\/h1>\n\n\n\n


                  NOTE: The BRCT Suceava team is currently working on the digitisation and publication of the detailed fact sheets for the projects implemented in the period 2004-2006. This archive will include concrete results, partnerships established and the impact generated by each initiative in the border communities.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

                  Thank you for your patience. Information will be available shortly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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