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INTERACT Supports Territorial Cooperation Programmes in the “Simplification Process”
15.09.2009
INTERACT is developing a Working Paper with the support of a Laboratory Group on Simplification, for the benefit of European Territorial Cooperation programmes.
An important simplification has been introduced in the 2007-2013 ERDF Regulation, allowing Member States to claim indirect costs (overheads) on a flat rate basis up to 20% of direct costs of an operation, as well as standard unit costs and lump sums, which introduces a deviation from the “real costs principle” applied so far.
This regulatory change should relieve the administrative burdens on beneficiaries and management / control bodies, as well as contribute to a more efficient and correct use of funds, in the intentions of the change.
Simplification in the context of Territorial Cooperation
The use of these simplified cost options will have major implications for the management and control of the Structural Funds programmes. Given the multinational nature of the European Territorial Cooperation programmes, where different national eligibility rules as well as management and control systems come together, a specific discussion on the application of the new provisions in the context of European Territorial Cooperation programmes is necessary.
Laboratory Group on Simplification
INTERACT, together with the European Commission and interested programmes, is setting up a Lab Group that will be dealing with the following questions:
- “How the simplified costs options might be put into practice in European Territorial Cooperation programmes?”
- “What are the potentials and challenges posed by these new possibilities?”
- “What impact will this have on programme and financial management?”
Working Paper on simplification
The results of the discussions in the working group as well as desk research and analysis will be integrated into a Working Paper available online, which will include general information and explanations, examples and good practices.
Are you interested?
Some stakeholders have already expressed their interest to actively contribute to the activities and discussions in the Lab Group. Please note that for an efficient work of the group, participation will be limited to about 15 interested persons.
Are you also interested in active participation? Do you want to share your experience, your concerns?
Please contact:
INTERACT Point Vienna INTERACT Point Valencia
Mauro Novello or Elise Blais Przemyslaw Kniaziuk
t: +43 1 4000 -27086 or -27085 t: +34 963 153341
INTERACT Point Viborg INTERACT Point Turku
Katarzyna Pelc or Elisa Milos Satu Hietanen
t: +45 87 271088 or +45 8728 8057 t: +358 40 021 9021
INTERACT e-mails: name.surname@interact-eu.net
INTERACT Presentation on Simplification - COCOF Meeting 29.06.2009
PDF Document, 3 MB
This is a presentation held by INTERACT Point Vienna at the COCOF meeting on 29 June 2009 in Brussels. The presentation introduces the various modifications to article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 and their possible impact for Territorial Cooperation programmes.
