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RI.5.3: Estimated operation costs and expected trendRelevance:The indicator describes the operational costs over time estimated forthe new facility and the amount of supplementary financial resourcesthat can be attracted to the host region for operating the new RI. Theestimated operation costs determine the spending on management,user services, supply contracts, investments, human resources, etc.necessary for the RI to function and the potential size of the impactsthat can be achieved from the RI’s activities.References:NoneCompilation:• Identify and report the estimated operation funds of the new facilityin K€ in total and the expected trend over the operation period(e.g. 5 years intervals; if available).Definitions and explanations:NoneData sources and collection methods:• Analysis of project proposal and/or financial project documents• Interviews with the project coordinator or CEO and/or the financialexperts of the project and, if needed, with representatives of theinvestors or shareholdersData analysis methods:• Descriptive content analysis55