Programme area: Apulia and Molise (Italy), Albania, Montenegro
Instrument: IPA III Cross-Border Cooperation (CBC) Italy–Albania–Montenegro
Lead Partner: Region of Apulia (Italy)
Project code: SA-0200126
Purpose
Strengthen the efficiency of public administration in Italy, Albania and Montenegro by improving public services through digitalisation and simplification. The project also builds knowledge and institutional capacity for managing EU funds and pre-accession processes.
Core Objectives
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Improve public-administration efficiency: Streamline procedures and introduce digital tools to enhance service delivery across the cross-border regions (Apulia and Molise in Italy, Albania and Montenegro).
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Capacity building: Empower public-sector staff through tailored trainings focused on digital skills, EU Cohesion Policy and EU funds management.
Key Activities
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Strategic Framework: Develop digital-skills capabilities through operational plans.
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IT Tools Deployment: Pilot actions to introduce specific e-services within public administrations.
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Multifunctional Centre: Establish a platform to support knowledge transfer via networking and cooperation, complemented by a cross-border task force providing expertise.
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Capacity-Building Programmes: Trainings on digital competencies and EU Cohesion Policy, with particular emphasis on the pre-accession context of Albania and Montenegro.
Target Groups
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Local and Regional Public Authorities: Primary beneficiaries, engaged mainly in capacity building and knowledge transfer.
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General Public and Infrastructure Providers: Indirect beneficiaries who will receive higher-quality services as public-administration efficiency improves.
Partnership
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Lead Partner: Region of Apulia (Italy)
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Partners:
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Region of Molise (Italy)
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State Agency for Strategic Programming and Aid Coordination (SASPAC), Albania
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Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of European Affairs, Montenegro
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Budget
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Total project budget: ~ EUR 4.5 million
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EU (IPA III CBC) contribution: EUR 3.7 million
SASPAC envelope: EUR 962,066.00
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EU (IPA III CBC) financing: EUR 817,756.10 (85%)
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SASPAC co-financing: EUR 144,309.90 (15%)
Supporting Documents
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SA GOVERNANCE – factsheet / web page (SKEDE)
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SA-0200126 SA GOVERNANCE Application Form (V1.0, EN)
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Signed Partnership Agreement – Interreg SA GOVERNANCE
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Signed Subsidy Contract – SA GOVERNANCE