Lisbon Seminar: Mid term review of cohesion policy programs 2021-2027

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Regular -> 1299 EUR (excl. VAT)
Early booking -> 1199 EUR (excl. VAT) – no later than one month prior the event
Group offer -> 999 EUR (excl. VAT) – minimum 4 people per institution

Overview

Curious about the key provisions in the Common Provisions Regulation for the mid-term review and how they stack up against the 2019 Performance Review? Wondering how the flexibility amount is allocated and the procedures for submitting MTR assessments and programme amendments? Dive into the role of the European Semester and Country Specific Recommendations in shaping the MTR process. Discover the progress in implementing the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan and the European Pillar of Social Rights. What are the main results of relevant evaluations and the Just Transition Fund assessment? How are milestones in the performance framework achieved, and what factors influence potential target revisions? What are the territorial needs, major developments, and demographic challenges faced by member states, and how does the Harnessing Talents Platform address these critical issues? Join us for an engaging and insightful seminar!

What will you learn?

• Regulatory Framework:

o Comparison with the 2019 Performance Review.

o Key provisions in the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) for the mid-term review, including Article 86 on flexibility amounts and timing.

• Approach for the Mid-Term Review:

o General approach and the contribution of the 2024 European Semester.

o Importance of upstream consultation and the role of the CPR Expert Group.

• Mid-Term Review Process:

o Detailed steps for the mid-term review process, including informal consultations, submission in SFC2021, and assessment by the Commission.

• European Semester and MTR:

o Integration of the 2024 European Semester into the mid-term review.

o Key messages and the role of Country Specific Recommendations (CSRs).

• Flexibility Amount Allocation:

o Explanation of Article 86 and the allocation of the flexibility amount based on the MTR outcome.

o Restrictions on the use of the flexibility amount before the MTR.

• Assessment Criteria:

o Criteria for assessing progress in implementing the integrated national energy and climate plan (NECP), European Pillar of Social Rights, and socioeconomic situation.

• Demographic Challenges:

o Addressing demographic challenges in the mid-term review, including commitments and the role of the 2024 European Semester.

• Evaluation Results and Milestones:

o Consideration of relevant evaluations and progress in achieving milestones.

o Factors influencing milestone achievement and potential target revisions.

• Submission and Adoption:

o Procedures for submitting MTR assessments and programme amendments.

o Steps for the adoption of MTR decisions and the release of the flexibility amount.

Who is this course for?

Public staff and other experts dealing with the implementation, management, certification and control of all EU Funds, especially from:

Managing Authorities
Intermediate Bodies
Certifying Authorities
Audit Authorities
Beneficiaries of EU Funds
National and Investment Banks
Regional Governments and Development Agencies
International, national and local associations and networks
Other stakeholders dealing with implementation, management and control of EU Funds

The conference will take place at the Ramada by Wyndham Lisbon Hotel, Av. Eng. Arantes e Oliveira 9, 1900-221 Lisbon, Portugal.

Programme

1 day – 27th March 2025
8:30-9:00	Registration and Welcome Coffee
9:00-9:15	Introduction and getting to know each other
9:15-10:30	Mid Term Review Regulatory Framework and Flexibility Amount · Key provisions in the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) for the mid-term review, including Article 86 on flexibility amounts · Comparison with the 2019 Performance Review · Explanation of Article 86 and the allocation of the flexibility amount based on the MTR outcome Submission and Adoption: Procedures for submitting MTR assessments and programme amendments. Steps for the adoption of MTR decisions and the release of the flexibility amount Discussion round
10:30-10:45	Coffee Break & Networking
10:45-12:30	European Semester and MTR Introduction in European Semester Key messages and the role of Country Specific Recommendations (CSRs) and Country Reports
12:30-13:30	Lunch time
13:30-14:30	Progress in implemention of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) and European Pillar of Social Rights · NECP and it’s role on EU level · EPSR and it’s role on EU level · Considering progress in implementation of NECP and EPSR in MTR process
14:30-14:45	Coffee Break & Networking
14:45-15:45	Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Framework for STEP and what is STEP all about STEP related MTR exclusion
15:45-16:00	Q&A session and the main first day’s conclusions
2 Day – 28th March 2025
8:30-9:00		Warmup Coffee
9:00-9:15		From yesterday’s conclusions to today’s introduction
9:15-10:30		Main results of relevant evaluations; EC JTF related programme assessment · Taking into consideration relevant evaluations · Just Transition Fund · for programmes supported by the JTF, the assessment carried out by the Commission
10:30-10:45		Coffee Break Inspirations
10:45-12:30		Progress in achieving the milestones in performance framework Performance framework Output and Result indicators Factors influencing milestone achievement and potential target revisions Workshop on developing indicators and their revision
12:30-13:30		Lunch Time
13:30-14:15		Socioeconomic situation of the MS or region concerned, taking into account · territorial needs major negative financial, economic or social development demographic challenegs Harnessing Talents Platform
14:15-14:30		Coffee Break Reflections
14:30-15:30		Workshop on MTR process and related programme amendments

Expert

Mr. Lovro Novoselac is currently head of Sector for programming, coordination and strategic monitoring of the ESI Funds. As such, he coordinates programming and implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds in Croatia in Shared Management Funds in periods 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 (ERDF, CF, ESF+, JTF, EMFAF etc.). He has an over 10 years of thorough expertise in EU funds starting with day to day communication with project beneficiaries, project cost verification, publishing calls for proposals, participation in project selection committees and lately more in programming of EU funds, coordination of complementarities and synergies between EU funds, organisation of Monitoring Committees, planning of national strategic documents relevant to EU funds etc.

Lovoro Novoselac

Head of Sector for programming, coordination and strategic monitoring of the ESI Funds at Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funding of Croatia

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Lisbon, Portugal

The conference will be hosted in vibrant Lisbon, a city rich in history and culture, providing the perfect atmosphere for dynamic and engaging learning experiences.

Ramada by Wyndham Lisbon Hotel, Av. Eng. Arantes e Oliveira 9, 1900-221 Lisbon, Portugal.

Next to the training materials the training fee is covering:
a) the catering during the training (coffee breaks and a lunches included);
b) A guided city tour
c) Delicious diner for all participants in 4 stars restaurant