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Options for a future ERFP funding mechanism

This document summarizes the discussions from the June 2005 NC workshop in Uppsala regarding the current situation of the European Regional Focal Point (ERFP) and potential funding mechanisms. It outlines the current voluntary financial contributions from 11 countries and discusses the importance of equitable contributions among European nations. The proposals aim to secure long-term funding through small annual contributions based on internationally accepted scales and the establishment of agreements with donor countries, ensuring a sustainable future for ERFP.

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Options for a future ERFP funding mechanism

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  1. Options for a futureERFP funding mechanism June 2005 NC-workshop Uppsala

  2. Current situation ERFP • ‘Light’ structure • Voluntary financial contributions of 11 countries(Czech Republic, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom) • In kind contributions: secretariat France • No discrimination between paying and non-paying European countries • Proposals with financial implications must be supported by majority of donor countries

  3. Desired future funding mechanism ? • Securing long term funding of ERFP • Broad committment visible by funding • Small, national, annual contributions • Annual payments based on internationally accepted scales (i.e. UN scales) • Confirmation through Letter of Agreement between country and ERFP secretariat for 5 year period

  4. Categories based on UN Rates (from ECP/GR, IPGRI)

  5. Categories based on UN Rates (from ECP/GR, IPGRI)

  6. Total annual fee ?

  7. Options / discussion • Is it…. desirable to broaden the financial committment of European countries to ERFP and to continue with the ‘light structure’ ? • Then… we can keep the annual fee / country low • Based on… UN Rates or volontary contribution • Or… continue as it is……………..

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