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Evaluation of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes (2004-2006): Key Insights and Recommendations

This evaluation assesses the quality, relevance, and impact of the Neighbourhood Programmes (NPs) in partner countries including Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova. Findings reveal challenges such as centralized decision-making, poor communication among joint structures, and lack of support from local authorities, which hinder project ownership and sustainability. Recommendations emphasize enhancing local authority participation, streamlining communication, and improving training for potential applicants. The goal is to foster effective cross-border cooperation and strengthen project outcomes.

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Evaluation of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes (2004-2006): Key Insights and Recommendations

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  1. Cross Border Co-operation Neighbourhood Programmes 2004-2006 Lessons Learnt Cristina MOSNEAGAProgramme Manager Europe Aid Rome 10 December 2009

  2. Objectives of the evaluation • Evaluate the quality, relevance and impact of the NPs at the programme and project levels • Focus on the findings relevant for ENPI CBC in view of improving the management and implementation of the on-going programmes

  3. Geography of the evaluation • The evaluation focused on the partner countries: Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova • and covered the following neighbourhood programmes:

  4. Main Findings: Programme level • Centralised decision-making in partner countries reduces project ownership and continuity at local and regional levels • Insufficient communication and co-ordination among countries in joint structures is detrimental to the programmes • Low level of co-ordination between various joint structures (JMA and JTS) affects reporting and increases administrative burden • Project Selection Committee should poses sufficient level of technical skills in order to properly evaluate projects

  5. Main Findings: Project level • Lack of support from local / regional authorities and low awareness affects projects’ sustainability and diminishes ownership of project results • Applicants have difficulties in identifying potential project partners on both sides of the border • Project partners have insufficient technical skills to apply programme rules • Cumbersome visa procedures and high costs create technical barriers

  6. Lessons Learnt and Recommendations • Continue encouraging participation of local and regional authorities in cross-border co-operation at programme and project levels in order to increase efficiency, ownership and sustainability of CBC achievements • Continue streamlining communication and work procedures within joint management structures • Continue reinforcing awareness-building and improving information dissemination • Continue information and training sessions for potential applicants (and the staff of the joint management structures)

  7. Practical information: Mailbox address: EuropeAid-cbc@ec.europa.eu WEB: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/neighbourhood/regional-cooperation/enpi-cross-border/index_en.htm http://www.interact-eu.net http://www.rcbi.info

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