Joint Operational Programme Romania-Ukraine-Moldova funded by the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) 2007-2013 was adopted by European Commission Decision no. 3806 of 29.07.2008.
The program aims to support projects that promote economic and social development, environmental protection, emergency prepardness, investment projects in transport infrastructure, energy, clean water supplies, and actions of local communities that promotes educational, cultural and sports actions , civil society development, etc. Projects must have a cross-border impact and be developed in partnership organizations on either sides of the border. To be eligible, a project must involve at least one partner from Romania and one partner from Ukraine / Moldova.
General Objective
Improve the economic, social and environmental situation in the programme area in the context of secure borders, through strong partnerships on both sides of the border.
Priorities
Priority 1: Towards a more competitive border economy
The aim of the Priority 1 is to improve the economic performance of the border area through the diversification and modernization in a sustainable manner, of the border economy.
Measures underpinning this priority will be:
- 1.1 Improving the productivity and competitiveness of the region‟s urban and rural areas by working across borders;
- 1.2 Cross border initiatives in transport, border infrastructure and energy.
Priority 2: Environmental challenges and emergency preparedness
The aim of the priority will be to develop long term solutions to the environmental problems faced by the border areas, particularly those associated with water and sewerage management systems as well as environmental emergencies, where a coordinated approach is essential.
Measures underpinning this priority will be:
- 2.1 Addressing strategic cross border environmental challenges including emergency preparedness;
- 2.2 Water supply, sewerage and waste management.
Priority 3: People to People Cooperation
The aim of this priority is to promote greater interaction between people and communities living in the border areas.
Measures underpinning this priority will be:
- 3.1 Local and regional governance, support to civil society and local communities;
- 3.2 Educational, social and cultural exchanges.
Priority 4: Technical Assistance
The aim of Technical Assistance is to achieve effective and efficient implementation of the Programme by enhanced preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, and by ensuring the widest participation possible among the public.
The technical assistance will consist of two main components:
- Programme management and implementation
- Publicity and information
More information about the Joint Operational Programme Romania-Ukraine-Moldova 2007-2013 is available on the website of the program: http://www.ro-ua-md.net/programme/documents/official-documents/