1. DISTRICT INFORMATION
CENTER, VIDIN
PROMOTION OF EU COHESION POLICY IN
BULGARIA AND VIDIN
Partnership with the Global Libraries Network
Mariela Savkova
10-11 April 2012
Vidin, Bolonia Hotel
Проект № 0068-ОВН-3.3 Областен информационен център – Видин. Финансиран по договор за
безвъзмездна финансова помощ № BG161PO002-3.3.02-00014-C0001 от Оперативна програма
„Техническа помощ”, съфинансирана от Европейския съюз
чрез Европейския фонд за регионално развитие.

2. Overview of DIC Vidin
Funded by the Technical Assistance Operational Program, co-funded by the
European Union through the European Regional Development Fund as per
Contract BG161RO002-3.3.02-0014-C0001
Part of the national network of 27 active DICs
Established in partnership between local authorities and central government
as per a procedure for direct provision of funds from the program of Vidin
Municipality. Monitored by the Minister of EU Funds Management,
methodologically managed by the Information and EU Funds Management
Systems Directorate and the Central Information and Coordination Office at the
Council of Ministers.
Total budget: BGN 399,979.69
Staff: manager and two experts
Duration: 36 months

3. GOALS OF DIC Vidin
Provision of information about the cohesion policy, its goals and existing
opportunities in Bulgaria and Vidin in particular
Provision of user-friendly access to information about the goals of EU
cohesion policy and the NSRF
Ensure the right to equitable and full access to information
about funding opportunities under the Structure
and Cohesion Funds (SCF) to all social, ethnic and
age groups from across the country and
Vidin district and provide a wide range of
options for accessing this information

4. Some activities planned for 2012
Hold 30 information meetings and events on open calls by the OPs and
the preparation of the next program period 2014 – 2020
Organize 4 trainings in cohesion policy goals and project cycle
management
Study and present good practices
 Stimulate the dialogue between partners on the next program period
2014 – 2020; hold a regional conference and 5 work meetings to identify
projects and partnerships for the next multiannual framework program
Conduct media coverage monitoring of programs and projects funded by
EU Structure and Cohesion Funds

5. Partnership with the Global Libraries network
I. INFORMATION EXCHANGE
 Provision of diverse basic and specific information about the NSRF and the
operational programs
 Distribution of free-of-charge information materials from the EC and other
EU institutions, Managing Authorities, generated under projects co-funded
by the Structural and Cohesion Funds
 Provision of information about open calls for Vidin district and
monthly distribution to the smallest settlements with Global Libraries
network users
 Exchange of good practices
 Assessment of information needs

6. Partnership with the Global Libraries network
II. COMMUNICATION INTERACTION
• Referral of DIC users to filling in project proposal application documents
• Assistance in reaching smaller settlements
• Participation in discussions and focus groups on the next program period
2014 – 2020
III. EXPERT COOPERATION
• Provision of information to potential beneficiaries about operational
programs application opportunities
• Answering questions and inquiries, including referral to other specialized
sources of information
• Preparation of a monthly e-newsletter promoting EU calendar and Bulgaria’s
European calendar milestones (e.g. contract dates, brief historical reference)

7. Useful Information
Comparative Data on the Northwest
Planning Region*
№ Nuts 3 SCF Beneficiaries Total amount of grant funding
(No.) (in BGN)
1. Vidin district 42 42 761 826
2. Montana District 53 72 035 991
3. Vratsa District 75 205 486 747
4. Pleven District 81 82 808 413
5. Lovech District 52 108 264 054
Grant funding, NUTS 3 in the Northwest Planning
Region* *According to the UMIS

8. Useful Information
Operational Programs by number of grant agreements in
Vidin district*
Общ 24 НПО 60 Бизнес 8 Други 7
70
ОПТП - 3 ОПРЧР - 37
60 ОПРР-12 ОПОС- 4
CBC BG- SER -7 ОПКБИ- 6
50 CBCRO-BG 25
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
* Total SCF amount (2007-2011): 42 761 826 (the lowest in the
Northwest Planning Region)

9. Open Calls for Vidin as at April 2012 (10)*
OP “Development of
the Competitiveness of 5 open calls for the business, including class A and B enterprises
the Bulgarian and SMEs
Economy”
OP “Regional
2 calls for municipalities, NGOs, schools and kindergartens
Development”
3 calls for proposals for the business, municipalities and NGOs
OP “Human Resource
Development”
* Further information about requirements, eligible expenses and deadlines is available at the DIC Vidin office,
Total amount of grants under
OPs in Vidin at 1 March 2012 42 761 826
Number of contracts 68*
Total number of beneficiaries 42
+Exclusive of contracts with Romania and Serbia under Cross-
Border Cooperation

10. Thank you for your attention!
District Information Center
VIDIN
Contacts:
Vidin
2 BDINTSI SQUARE
Temporary Office:
Danube Office:
3700 Vidin, 4 Baba Vida St., fl. 2
e-mail: oic_vidin@abv.bg;
www.eufunds.bg
Mariela Savkova (Vulkova), Manager
(phone: 0898 718515)
Tsvetomir Tsenkov, Communication, Information
and Logistics Expert
This document was created with the support of Project No. 0068-ОВН-3.3 District Information Center Vidin. Funded as per grant agreement No. BG161PO002-3.3.02-00014-C0001 under
Technical Assistance Operational Program, co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund