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AGENDA Welcome PEACE PLUS – Programme development context Group Session 1 – Thematic focus of the new programme Group Session 2 – Programme simplification Close
Programme Development Context
PEACE PLUS Programme Provision for PEACE PLUS within the regulations: ‘ a new 'PEACE PLUS' cross-border programme should continue and build on the work of previous programmes between the border counties of Ireland and Northern Ireland . Taking into account its practical importance, it is necessary to ensure that, where the programme is acting in support of peace and reconciliation , the ERDF should also contribute to promoting social, economic and regional stability in the regions concerned , in particular through actions to promote cohesion between communities .’
EU Policy Objectives (1,2,3,4,5) PEACE PLUS NI & Irish Stakeholders Department Policy Priorities
Thematic Focus – Policy Objectives All programmes most select priorities from the following 5 EU Policy Objectives: 1) A Smarter Europe , through innovation, digitisation, economic transformation and support to small and medium-sized businesses; 2) A Greener, carbon free Europe , implementing the Paris Agreement and investing in energy transition, renewables and the fight against climate change; 3) A more Connected Europe , with strategic transport and digital networks; 4) A more Social Europe , delivering on the European Pillar of Social Rights and supporting quality employment, education, skills, social inclusion and equal access to healthcare; 5) A Europe closer to citizens , by supporting locally-led development strategies and sustainable urban development across the EU.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
PEACE PLUS PEACE PLUS is a EU cross border programme that will contribute to a more prosperous and stable society in Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland Activities that support of Peace and Activities that support North-South Reconciliation cooperation on areas of mutual interest Policy Objective 1: A smarter Europe – innovative and smart economic transformation Policy Objective 2: A greener, low carbon Europe Policy Objective 4: A more social Europe, implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights Policy Objective 3: A more connected Europe – mobility and regional ICT connectivity Contributing to promotion of social, economic and regional stability (Cohesion between communities) Policy Objective 4: A more social Europe, implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights Policy Objective 5: Europe closer to citizen – development of urban, rural and coastal areas Policy Objective 4 = already set by the regulations Policy Objectives still to be selected
Other areas of focus • Increasing simplification and focus on results ― Use of additional Flat rates / Unit Costs • Other administrative and delivery arrangements ― Project Development Support / Match funding • Partners from outside the Programme Area
REGULATORY BASIS FOR THE PROGRAMME
REGULATORY BASIS FOR THE PROGRAMME In the Case of PEACE IV Article 14(2) of the ETC Regulation states: ‘…… where it is acting in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF, as a specific objective under policy objective 4, shall also contribute to promoting social, economic and regional stability in the regions concerned , in particular through actions to promote cohesion between communities. A separate priority shall support that specific objective .’
December 2019 – February 2020 Stakeholder Engagement: Understanding the needs developing the content for the future programme Summer 2020 Draft programme submitted Late Summer / Early Autumn 2020 Formal statutory consultation on draft Cooperation Programme and any other associated documentation Late 2020 Submission of Programme to governments and EU for formal approval Early 2021 Commencement of PEACE PLUS: calls and funding available from this point
Completing the survey!! Documentation contains: ― Introduction and instructions on how to respond; ― summary outline of the PEACE PLUS Programme – Context for development; ― Survey Questions. Open for responses from December 10 th 2019 to February 25 th 2020; Responses encouraged through Survey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PEACEPLUS
Opportunity to input into design process for the new programmes: ― Thematic Priorities ― Challenges / Opportunities ― Simplification / Focus on Results ― Other arrangements SEUPB will publish a synopsis of the responses on www.seupb.eu
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Group Sessions
Group Session 1: Thematic focus Objective: discuss which funding themes are most relevant , in order to achieve a more peaceful, prosperous and stable society .
Group Session 1: Thematic focus 1. Sticker : rate the relevance of the Policy Objectives in general 2. Ticks : mark the areas for funding you consider they are very important 3. Comment : give us the rational for your voting – what challenges would funding help to address? – what kinds of initiatives could be funded under this theme? – is there potential for cross-border cooperation ?
Group Session 1: Thematic focus
Final Reminders Please complete the survey!! Open for responses from December 10 th 2019 to February 25 th 2020; Responses encouraged through Survey Monkey (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PEACEPLUS); More information, including the toolkit, is available from website (https://seupb.eu/peaceplus).
Group Session 2: Simplification and support measures Step 1: Discuss on your tables: 1. What do we do well ? Pre-application During implementation 2. What can we improve ? 3. What practical solutions do you suggest? Step 2: Elect a spokesperson who will feed back to the room
Examples of simplification and support solutions Possible solutions that would assist organisations to benefit from funding During the application process While implementing projects • Expert assistance supporting project • Greater use of flat rates development • Greater use of unit costs • Networking events • • Additional training Workshops • Additional materials (manuals, instruction videos etc.) • Lump sum payments for preparation costs
Final Reminders
Final Reminders Please complete the survey!! Open for responses from December 10 th 2019 to February 25 th 2020; Responses encouraged through Survey Monkey (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PEACEPLUS); More information, including the toolkit, is available from website (https://seupb.eu/peaceplus).
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