The purpose of this project was twofold. Firstly, the project provided assistance to the Croatian authorities in preparation of the operational programme (OP) for the programming period 2014–2020 which is an extensive assistance from initial analysis to development of the final OP. Secondly, the project assisted Croatian authorities in preparation of a number of strategically selected infrastructure projects and national projects identified under the Structural Funds RCOP pipeline.
Project outputs:
- Draft OP 2014-2020 versions produced
- OP 2014-2020 objectives quantified and monitoring and evaluation indicators selected
- Fully mature project documentation (feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, environment assessment, etc.) and tender documentation for the selected infrastructure and national projects prepared, so as to make them fully compliant with the national and EU, as well as ERDF co-financing requirements
- Assistance provided to the beneficiaries/applicants of the selected projects in setting up their internal technical units, where needed.
- TNA prepared, coaching and at least 2 two-day hands-on training on the preparation, implementation and management of national and infrastructure projects provided to the designated beneficiaries/applicants of the selected project.