ENPI CBC-MED: Results of the Joint Monitoring Committee, Marseille (13-14/04/2011)

Following the decision taken by the 14 participating countries during the fourth Joint Monitoring Committee (Marseille, 13th and 14th April 2011), the ENPI CBC Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme will launch a call for strategic projects during the first half of May. The Annual Work Programme for Grants (published here on 30th March)

The call will focus on 6 topics, as follows: 
• Agro-food industry 
• Sustainable tourism 
• Integrated coastal zone management 
• Waste treatment and recycling 
• Water management 
• Solar energy 

The procedure to apply for a grant consists of two phases: 
1. Submission of a Concept Note; 
2. Presentation of a Full Application Form (only for preselected Concept Notes). 

Resources allocated to the call are € 62,4 million.

Total eligible costs of strategic projects shall be comprised between € 2.000.000 and € 5.000.000 and the duration between 24 and 36 months. 

Partnerships promoting a strategic project shall represent a minimum of 4 participating countries, including at least 1 EU Mediterranean Country and 1 Mediterranean Partner Country. 

Information events on the call will be organised in the cooperation area. Exact locations and dates will be soon published on the Programme website. 

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MED Countries having signed the Financing Agreement:

Countries having signed the Financing Agreement
The following partner countries have signed a Financing Agreement with the European Commission by 31st December 2009 (deadline set by article 10.3 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2007 laying down implementing rules for ENPI cross-border cooperation programmes): 
- Egypt 
- Israel 
- Jordan 
- Lebanon 
- Palestinian Authority 
- Syria 
- Tunisia.

These countries are now fully eligible to receive Programme funds. 
All the Financing Agreements have been countersigned by the Joint Managing Authority.