Towards the Romania of 2022

PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMMING
The social and macroeconomic policy of Europe is the policy of Romania

EU projects represent a priority

The European guidelines and strategies have to be adapted to the national context

National potential and opportunities should be used efficiently

Set up a large and efficient partnership at the national and regional levels; strengthen the communication between the national and regional/ local levels

PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMMING
Public expenditure will be focused on long term structural reform and investments targeted towards sustainable growth and job creation

Maximization of results by attracting private resources and through alternative financial mechanisms; strong international partnership and cooperation with IFIs

Use the lessons learnt during the 2007-2013 period

Strengthen management capacities in both the public and private sectors

Strengthen national coordination; ensure sound financial management, a transparent system and observance of public procurement legislation

Key European commitments, policies, strategies

Common Agricultural Policy Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and TEN policy Common Fisheries Policy

LIFE programme

Europe 2020 commitments

Other Sectorial Directives and Guidelines

ERASMUS for ALL Strategy for Danube region

Horizon 2020&COSME

National commitments, policies, strategies

National Reform Programme 2014-2016 National Transport Master-plan National Roma Strategy

National research and innovation strategy National Development Strategy National strategy for preventing drought risk

National Strategy for healthcare system

Strategy for Employment, including special approach for young people

Strategy for preventing early school leaving 8 Regional Development Strategies

National strategy for poverty reduction

KEY ACTIONS FOR EFFICIENT PROGRAMMING Thorough analysis of the current socio-economic situation and identification of the main challenges

Involvement of all stakeholders active in the implementation of the current programming period in designing the future financing scheme

Focus on a minimum set of priorities

Use of the most appropriate technical assistance, including the results of the evaluations

Designing the National Reform Programme and the Partnership Agreement in a coordinated manner

MAIN CHALLENGES KEY PRIORITIES FOR PUBLIC INVESTMENTS

Lack of an integrated approach for the strategic development of a territorial area Weak transport infrastructure Huge effects of natural disasters (floods, drought, snow) Low efficiency in using energy resources Need to comply with the environmental acquis Significant impact of the economic crisis on the labour market Low level of productivity and poor access to financing Insufficient specialisation for competitive advantages Inefficient investments in research and innovation

Uneven access to social assistance and many vulnerable groups

High incidence of poverty Inefficient health services Inefficient public administration

Increased dropout rate from schools

KEY PRIORITIES FOR PUBLIC INVESTMENTS

Extensive use of the integrated approach at a territorial level Investments in transport infrastructure Improve economic competitiveness and the business environment

Reduce the impact of natural disasters

Reduce poverty

Ensure better access to basic infrastructure

Ensure long term employment

Increase the efficiency of energy resources

Improve access to health services and other social services

Increase the capacity of public administration to deliver

NEXT STEPS

Carry out an analysis of socio-economic and development disparities September - December 2012 Identification of the needs and development December January 2012 strategic priorities of

Drafting the first version of the Partnership Agreement December 2012 Establishing the list of Operational Programmes and designation of the managing bodies January 2013 Drafting the first versions of the Operational Programmes January June 2013

NEXT STEPS

Informal/official negotiations with the European Commission on finalizing the programming documents During the year 2013 Continuous activities during the programming process and institutional preparation Ex-ante evaluation Partnership consultations Dissemination of information/public debates

TOUGH LESSONS LEARNT BETTER PROGRAMMING AND RESULTS IN IMPLEMENTATION