Capacity Building for Cohesion Policy Implementation

European Week of Regions and Cities 2019 Getting your institution ready for swift implementation of investment projects and programmes under Cohesion Policy 2021-27 Ismini Kyriazopoulou Head of the Networking and Competence Centre JASPERS/EIB

JASPERS Capacity Building Activity Networking Platform EU-level (multi-country) capacity building, training, knowledge sharing, dissemination of good practice (in Brussels and at regional level) Focus on key competencies for the implementation of cohesion policy, good practice for project preparation and other relevant project focused horizontal/ sectoral topics In-country capacity building requested by MSs for targeted capacity building assignments (including train-the-trainers) follow-up of multi-country and contribution to other JASPERS actions Networking Platform EU-level (multi-country) capacity building, training, knowledge sharing, dissemination of good practice (in Brussels and at regional level) Focus on key competencies for the implementation of cohesion policy, good practice for project preparation and other relevant project focused horizontal/ sectoral topics In-country capacity building requested by MSs for targeted capacity building assignments (including train-the-trainers) follow-up of multi-country and contribution to other JASPERS actions Multimedia and e-learning (blended training) Publications and guidance documents Web portal: www.jaspersnetwork.org Multimedia and e-learning (blended training) Publications and guidance documents Web portal: www.jaspersnetwork.org

EU-wide CB programme 2019-20 CBA Forum sectoral meetings (with DG REGIO) CBA training seminars (including train-the-trainers) Environmental requirements for projects in 2014-2020 Climate change adaptation and carbon footprint Water Framework Directive requirements in projects Circular Economy and resource efficiency Workshops on energy efficiency Good practices in digitalization in education

JASPERS Guidance and publications Checklist tool for WFD compliance in projects Guidance on appraising the economic impacts of Rail Freight Measures The basics of Climate Change Adaptation, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Economic Analysis of Research Infrastructure projects Guidance notes on transport demand analysis and traffic modelling Evaluation of economic benefits of polluted sites remediation projects Guidance documents for State Aid in projects Application of the polluter-pays-principle in the waste management sector Calculation of GHG emissions in waste and waste-to-energy projects Toolkit for EIA and SEA general ex-ante conditionalities in 2014-2020 Project preparation and CBA for RDI infrastructure Combining EU grant funding with PPP for infrastructure More publications coming in the near future

JASPERS Capacity Building Key elements Project focused: In-depth understanding of MS specific needs (as a result of advisory and review activity in the country) In-depth understanding of EU requirements plus consistency with advice provided Benefit from large EU-level experience (good practices/ lessons learned) Flexibility: JASPERS support is dynamic and adapts to changing/evolving needs. Support to MS for designing own CB actions (including train- the-trainers) Support can be designed to cover the needs of several MSs in one go 5

2014-2020 transitioning to 2021 - 2027 2021 2027 Objectives Lessons learnt in the current perspective Varying experience spread out in the institutions involved JASPERS support JASPERS support Capacity Building Strategies and Action Plans Train the Trainers approach Quicker start of new investments

Train the trainers approach JASPERS NCC is increasing efforts to build the capacity of JASPERS supporting them in implementing their own capacity building programs ToTs are typically partnership with the requesting authority, who take ownership of the exercise and commit to its sustainable implementation This approach allows for maximising value added delivered with available resources while creating the potential for administrative capacity at the local level counterparts developing by and implemented in close lasting increase of NCC remains available to provide ad-hoc advice, perform reviews and updates, but the responsibility for further implementing the capacity building activity is transferred to the counterpart authority. Ongoing ToT actions: MT, BG, HU, GR

Case Study: Train the Trainers Romania Ministry of Environment, Romania Support provided to: Actions & partners A Training Strategy and a Plan for EIA and SEA was developed with JASPERS support The MoE initiated and implemented a training program for the staff members that act as trainers for authorities involved in EIA/SEA (environmental and other authorities) A working group was set up to define the training topics Training materials, on specific thematic topics, were prepared by JASPERS JASPERS, through three separate assignments, delivered training sessions for the Trainers from the Ministry of Environment, National Protection Agency, Local Agencies and MEF (in 2014, 2015 and 2017) Outputs & results 28 Local Trainings were delivered by the Trained Trainers JASPERS monitored 6 out of the 28 Local trainings The EIA/SEA ex-ante conditionality was fulfilled Approximately 800 experts were trained on general EIA/SEA matters, and specific topics such as addressing cumulative impacts from projects and plans and effective public consultation. 8

More Information For info or further questions on this presentation please contact the JASPERS Networking and Competence Centre: jaspersnetwork@eib.org JASPERS Networking Platform: JASPERS Website: jaspers.eib.org www.jaspersnetwork.org 9