Programmes in transition - between closure and start. Review of programme developments : Winter-Summer 2007

IQ-Net (Funder); Gross, T. and Davies, S.S.. (2007) Programmes in transition - between closure and start. Review of programme developments : Winter-Summer 2007. EPRC. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The past six months have seen a shift in emphasis from the 2000-2006 to the 2007-2013 programmes. Programme managers and other implementing organisations have not only been negotiating draft programmes for 2007-2013 with European Commission staff, but have also been undertaking a range of tasks to prepare for implementing these programmes. A number of initiatives have also occurred at EU level, which direct policymakers’ attention forward to the EU budget review of 2008-2009 and beyond. In addition, ongoing efforts have been needed to ensure that the remaining funds under the 2000-2006 programmes are effectively absorbed, and that all technical preparations for programme closure are underway.