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The preparation of a plan of action: On the basis of the above: the preparation of a plan
of action for requesting funds from different sources (EU, national) for the financing of
each project. Preparation of the justification required by each source (fund).
(When possible and to the max. possible extent) The maturity of the projects to be
proposed for co-financing by the EU funds: Implementation of the required surveys and
studies (feasibility, technical design, environmental impact assessment etc.) and
promotion of critical project issues such as land expropriations, permits, the consensus
of the people affected by the implementation of the projects. Note that in a group of
equally feasible projects, ‘mature’ projects are more likely to be selected for EU
financing.
The improvement of the department/authority’s image and its real capacity to implement
projects: This means the proper implementation of previous co-funded projects and the
strengthening of the implementation capacity of our departments. Note that capable,
trustworthy bodies can promote their projects more effectively than others and are
trusted more readily by the competent EC Service and national authorities.
(b) Proper requests for financing: A decision on the provision of funds will be made if a proper
request is submitted by the road authority. This decision will be based on what has been
included in the application. Therefore the timely and proper positioning of requests for EU
funding is very important. This includes at the very least:
The prompt submission of requests for financing: It is vital to prepare requests for
financing correctly and fully and to submit the required documentation on time. Calls for
the expression of interest issued by the competent managing authorities usually have
specific requirements regarding content and the timing of the submission of the
application.
The proper & timely support of the requests: The managing authority very often requests
additional data and information about the application. Naturally, these requests must be
satisfied completely, properly, and in a timely manner.
(c) Follow-up of the situation: The approval or rejection of an application for EU financing
submitted by a road authority does not necessarily mean that the road authority will be excluded
from other forms of financing. It is therefore important to follow up the situation in order to see
whether there are possibilities for (further) financing.
Follow-up of the effected engagements of the EU funds: It is important to know whether
the EU fund has already engaged all the available funds for the period. This is important
because engagements are usually made with many consecutive ‘calls’.
Follow-up of the progress of the other co-financed projects: However, even if the full
amount of the available funds are engaged, there are cases where funds that have
already been engaged are moved away from projects that can not proceed according to
the available time-frame. There might, therefore, be a possibility that other projects can
take their place.
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