Central European Initiative CEI Know-how Exchange Programme (KEP) Daniela Biadene Izabela Gostisa Pasic Junior Executive Officer Executive Officer Meeting of CEI Committee of National Coordinators Trieste, 12 October 2012
Agenda � What is KEP? � KEP supported by the Austrian Development Cooperation � KEP supported by the CEI Fund at the EBRD 2
What is the KEP? � Objectives: � S upport transfer of experience from the EU to the non-EU countries within the CEI region � Strengthen economic and social advancement of the CEI non-EU Member States; � Help the recent EU members in their transformation from recipients to donors (emerging donors) of development assistance; � Promote principles of foreign development aid and support international collaboration among institutions in CEI member countries. 3
What is the KEP? Donors: � Italy, through Italy-sponsored CEI Fund at the EBRD. The Fund has been financing KEP projects ever since the inception of the Programme and it has committed so far a contribution of more than 1.2 million EUR. � Poland contributed with EUR 50,000 to projects co- financed together by Italy. � Austria, through an agreement with the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), has been financing KEP projects since 2008 and committed EUR 660.000 4
KEP figures at a glance • In 2004-2012 KEP Programme committed almost €2.0 million €2.0 million • Overall value of KEP operations: almost €5.0 million €5.0 million • Number of projects supported in 2004-2012: 66 66 • The numbers shall be outnumbered with the new Calls 5
KEP Areas of intervention I. European integration, II. Agriculture, energy and III. Infrastructure planning capacity building and market environment and development economy • energy (know-how transfers in the • technical assistance for • preparation for EU accession areas of energy efficiency, renewable infrastructure development, and • strengthening of the rule of law sources of energy, clean energy and • development of Geographic through the introduction of appropriate climate change) Information Systems (GIS) European standards • environment (protection of the • strengthening of capacities of the natural environment, waste central administration management, water management • assistance in economic and water resource development), transformation • development of agriculture and rural • support to second-generation areas (including food safety and food reforms quality applications and regulatory • improvement of local labour market standards, farm development plans, efficiency and development of the development of infrastructure for micro, small and medium-size wholesale trade of agricultural enterprise sectors products, training of specialists in • strengthening of the administrative farming-related areas; and promotion structures at regional and local levels, of rural and environmentally sensitive • strengthening of the social tourism) advancement of recipient countries 6
How to apply � How to apply? � The Programme is open to all public and private sector bodies, international and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the KEP areas of intervention. Both know-how donor and beneficiary institutions must be from CEI countries. � According to the Rules, the applicant must be from an EU CEI member state, and the know-how beneficiary must be from an non EU CEI member state. � The CEI offers grants covering up to 50 per cent of the total project cost, but no more than a total amount of €40,000 per project. Sufficient co- financing must be ensured by applicants from their own or external sources. � Grants are normally offered through Call for Proposals. 7
KEP AUSTRIA • 2008-2013: Austrian Development Cooperation committed € 660.000 € 660.000 for 19 projects with an overall value of € 1.1 million € 1.1 million €184.000 €184.000 • KEP Call 2011 approved 7 projects and committed • Total value about: €441.000 €441.000 • KEP AUSTRIA Call for Proposals 2013 under preparation 8
Cumulative KEP AUSTRIA project distribution KEP AUSTRIA projects distribution by area of intervention KEP AUSTRIA projects distribution by area of intervention (share of total 19 projects committed) (share of total 19 projects committed) Sustainable agriculture 16% Capacity building 41% Sustainable energy 32% Enterprise development 11% 9
Cumulative KEP AUSTRIA projects distribution ... by know-how recipient country ... by know-how recipient country … by know-how provider … by know-how provider (share of a total number of 19 projects committed) (share of a total number of 19 projects committed) (share of a total number of 19 projects committed) (share of a total number of 19 projects committed) Slovenia Serbia Slovakia Montenegro Romania Moldova Italy Macedonia Czech Republic Croatia Bulgaria Bosnia & Herzegovina Austria Albania 0 2 4 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 10
KEP AUSTRIA – project example Development of a System of Wines with Geographical Indications Know-how provider: Know-how provider: Know-how recipient: Know-how recipient: Agrarmarkt Austria and Agrarmarkt Austria and Ministry of Ministry of Austrian Ministry of Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, Albania Agriculture, Albania Agriculture Agriculture Scope of work: improve the knowledge of administrative capacities of the Ministry and other institutions dealing with the wine sector in Albania to better manage the wine sector, especially with reference to EU standards and regulations Activities: expert and consulting missions, training of the staff, two study visits Results: 1. Evaluation and analysis of current Albanian situation in the wine sector 2. Raising awareness about the relevant EU legislation in the wine sector 3. Improving capacities for the general management and control of the wine sector 4. Proposal for a system of designations for wine with geographical indications (pdo and pgi) in accordance with the EU regulations 11
CEI Fund at the EBRD • 2004-2011: the Fund committed more than for €1.2 million €1.2 million 47 projects with an overall value of over €3.8 million €3.8 million €160,000 €160,000 • 4 projects in 2011: • Total value about: €700,000 €700,000 • KEP Call for Proposals 2012, underway 12
Cumulative KEP Italy project distribution since 2004 KEP projects distribution by area of intervention KEP projects distribution by area of intervention (share of total 47 projects committed) (share of total 47 projects committed) Sustainable energy, 13% Capacity building, 32% Sustainable agriculture, 25% Enterprise development, 30% 13
Cumulative CEI KEP Italy projects distribution since 2004 ... by know-how recipient country ... by know-how recipient country … by know-how provider … by know-how provider (share of a total number of 47 projects committed) (share of a total number of 47 projects committed) (share of a total number of 47 projects committed) (share of a total number of 47 projects committed) 14
CEI Fund at the EBRD: 2011 Approved projects Country of Country of Total Area of CEI Commitment name know-how know-how project intervention co-financing donor recipient value Financial facilities for SMEs: Italy Regional Enterprise €81,160 €40,000 training and capacity building for (all non-EU CEI development Business Support Organisations in countries) non-EU member states of the Central European Initiative - FIT4SMEs II Public Accountants Certification Slovenia Macedonia Capacity €285,549 €40,000 Training (PACT) in Macedonia building Training of Internal Auditors in Slovenia Montenegro Capacity €225,112 €40,000 Public Sector (TIAPS) in building Montenegro Evaluating SME policy CEI-EU Regional Enterprise €102,150 €40,000 implementation in the members / (Western Balkan development Western Balkans OECD as countries) coordinator TOTAL €693,971 €160,000 15
Example The “PORTRAIN” project Know-how recipient: Know-how recipient: Know-how donor: Port of Know-how donor: Port of Port of Durres, Port of Durres, Venice, Italy Venice, Italy Albania Albania Scope of the work: to help the Port of Durres to improve the working environment by introducing safety regulations Activities: a training courses in Italy and on-site assistance provided to the management of the Port of Durres Results: 1.A comprehensive training in the area of Human Resources management. 2.Creation of a professional catalogue to describe working activities being performed in the port and to identify training needs for the port’s personnel; 3.Definition of management guidelines and needs to establish a training centre for safety regulations in the working environment 4.Signature of a Memorandum of Understanding by the project stakeholders to enhance their cooperation. 16
KEP Impact Assessment and Analysis • Projects were successful in helping achieve CEI and KEP’s objectives - promotion of social and economic development in the CEI region • Experience of new EU members proved extremely relevant to non-EU countries Bilateral projects � more sustainable • impact than regional assignments • Use of a combination of theoretical and practical know-how transfer tools increases the impact and its sustainability • Need of improved screening, monitoring and evaluation processes – currently underway 17
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