The document discusses strategies for improving Roma inclusion using EU funds from 2014-2020. It notes that currently there are relatively few EU-funded programs that specifically target Roma inclusion and that Roma populations still face multi-dimensional barriers. The document recommends prioritizing education, vocational training, and involving Roma NGOs and local authorities. It outlines the thematic objectives and complementary funds that could support Roma inclusion related to employment, social inclusion, education, and provides guidance for local authorities to partner and network to help prepare for 2014-2020 EU funding opportunities.
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1. 1
Roma inclusion at local level
in 2014-2020 EU funds
Roma-NeT URBACT II seminar
Dominique Bé
8 November 2012, Brussels
2. 2
What we know …
relatively few EU-funded Roma specific measures
even less since “explicit but not exclusive” approach
few pro-active local authorities
limited improvement in Roma situation
multi-dimensional barriers to Roma inclusion
limited “hard” outcomes
3. 3
… but are other disadvantaged people much
better off?
50% social inclusion priority as % of ESF 40%
at risk of poverty rate as % of population
35%
40%
30%
25%
30%
20%
20%
15%
10%
10%
5%
0% 0%
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4. 4
Hard reality …
50% % ESF implementation 70%
at risk of poverty rate as % of population
60%
40%
50%
30%
40%
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
0% 0%
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5. 5
What needs to be done …
More EU funds for social inclusion
40% effective 2007-13 ESF allocation for social
inclusion
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
impact simulation of
20% rule in 2007-13
10%
5%
0%
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6. 6
What needs to be done
Better use EU funding …
priority to education & vocational training
customize measures to address Roma needs
involve Roma NGOs
engage local authorities
ensure sustainability of projects … and promoters
small grants for small NGOs
after EU funding stops
7. 7
Prepare for 2014-2020 EU funds
joint efforts in shared management
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
European Social Fund (ESF)
Cohesion Fund (CF)
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
8. 8
Prepare for 2014-2020 EU funds
EU funding linked to EU policy objectives
ex-ante (policy) conditionalities
complementary funding
better and simpler management
global grants
in less developed regions/MS
administrative capacity building
capacity building for NGOs
common eligibility rules, simplified cost options
9. 9
Prepare for 2014-2020 EU funds
11 thematic objectives
RTDI sustainable transport & key
access to, use & quality of ICT network infrastructures
competitiveness of SMEs, employment & labour
agriculture, fisheries & mobility
aquaculture social inclusion & fight
shift towards low-carbon against poverty
economy education, skills & lifelong
climate change adaptation, learning
risk prevention & management institutional capacity &
environment protection & efficient public administration
resource efficiency
10. 10
Prepare for 2014-2020 EU funds
"Roma-related" objectives
target ESF ERDF EAFRD EMFF
employment & labour 75%
X X X X
mobility empl. rate
social inclusion & fight
-20 million X X X
against poverty
education, skills & <10% drop-outs
X X X
lifelong learning >40% tertiary
11. 11
What's for local authorities
in 2014-2020 EU funds
partnership
via associations
(trans)national networking
exchange of information & experience
capacity building
twinnings
Notes de l'éditeur
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund (CF), the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) & the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFF):pursue complementary policy objectives andtheir management is shared between the MS & the Commission.They are the main source of investment at EU level to help MS to restore & increase growth & ensure a job rich recovery while ensuring sustainable development, in line with Europe 2020 objectives.
This is why the Commission has proposed a Common Provisions Regulation for all five Funds. The proposal provides for much closer coordination of the funds to achieve:concentration of resources on the objectives of Europe 2020 through a common set of thematic objectives to which the funds will contribute;simplification through more coherent planning & implementation arrangements;a reinforced focus on results through a performance framework & reserve;harmonisation of eligibility rules & an extension of simplified cost options to reduce the administrative burden for beneficiaries & managing authorities.Furthermore, the proposal foresees the adoption of PCs which will set out the commitments of the partners at national & regional level. These contracts will be linked to the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy & the National Reform Programmes. They will set out "an integrated approach for territorial development supported by all CSF Funds".In order to facilitate the development of PCs & programmes, the proposal foresees the adoption of a Common Strategic Framework (CSF). The CSF should increase coherence between policy commitments made in the context of Europe 2020 & investment on the ground. It should encourage integration by setting out how the funds can work together. It will provide a source of strategic direction to be translated by MS & regions into the programming of the CSF Funds in the context of their specific needs, opportunities & challenges.
This is why the Commission has proposed a Common Provisions Regulation for all five Funds. The proposal provides for much closer coordination of the funds to achieve:concentration of resources on the objectives of Europe 2020 through a common set of thematic objectives to which the funds will contribute;simplification through more coherent planning & implementation arrangements;a reinforced focus on results through a performance framework & reserve;harmonisation of eligibility rules & an extension of simplified cost options to reduce the administrative burden for beneficiaries & managing authorities.Furthermore, the proposal foresees the adoption of PCs which will set out the commitments of the partners at national & regional level. These contracts will be linked to the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy & the National Reform Programmes. They will set out "an integrated approach for territorial development supported by all CSF Funds".In order to facilitate the development of PCs & programmes, the proposal foresees the adoption of a Common Strategic Framework (CSF). The CSF should increase coherence between policy commitments made in the context of Europe 2020 & investment on the ground. It should encourage integration by setting out how the funds can work together. It will provide a source of strategic direction to be translated by MS & regions into the programming of the CSF Funds in the context of their specific needs, opportunities & challenges.