General Trainings organized within the scope of EU PPF programme activities are targeting wider audience (public utility companies, public enterprises, local authorities and other relevant institutions and organisations in Serbia) that are involved in selection of infrastructure projects and likewise in the planning, preparation and implementation of energy, transport and environmental infrastructure projects.
Through General Trainings, knowledge of participants – representatives of selected institutions throughout Serbia, will be enhanced in the following areas:
- Process and procedures related to selection and prioritisation of infrastructure projects related to Single project pipeline (SPP);
- Main phases and practices related to infrastructure project planning, preparation and implementation.
Timetable of training activities is available at Event Calendar of the EU PPF programme.
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Project: EU Project Preparation Facility - EU PPF7 Service Contract Number: 48-00-00204/2014-28 Identification number: EuropeAid/137119/IH/SER/RS Information about project training event Training type: Training
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Project: EU Project Preparation Facility – EU PPF7
Service Contract Number: 48-00-00204/2014-28
Identification number: EuropeAid/137119/IH/SER/RS
Information about project training event
Training type: Training
Responsible for organising the event: PPF7 Capacity Building Coordinator/Aleksandra Vlahovic
Date, time and place of the training event | 24 – 25 September 2019. |
Official title of the training event | Sector budget support and policy matrix |
Type of the event (e.g. round table, forum, conference, training, public info session, public awareness campaign…) | Training |
SECTOR BUDGET SUPPORT AND POLICY MATRIX
CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO MEI, LMS STAFF AND OTHER SERBIAN STAKEHOLDERS SUPPORT TO IPA PROGRAMMING, TRAINING AND PROJECT PREPARATION
PROJECT PREPARATION FACILITY 7 (PPF 7) SERBIA
Objective
Sector Budget support is among the financing modalities used in many countries and supports well the sector- wide approach integrated into the IPA II regulations. To design a budget support programme and use it as an incentive in support of a sector policy or reform as well as its implementation requires understanding of the instrument.
The 4 eligibility criteria and the additional focus on Domestic revenue Mobilization and Fundamental Values need to be demonstrated through analyses and dialogue. The understanding derived from those lead to the design of the programme to create a support incentivizing results. Key to this design are the policy matrix and performance indicators.
Target Audience
Ministry of European Integration, Line Ministries and other stakeholders
Pre-requisites
No minimum level of knowledge is required. The course will be delivered in the English language. No simultaneous translation to Serbian will be available. Willingness to share experience, share examples and read material for the training to prepare.
It is expected that participants would have taken notice of the main messages of the EU guidelines (here). It is recommend that participants would have taken the online course on DEVCO academy (here).
Learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes for the participants during the entire duration of the course are:
Awareness level (Know where to get information)
Be aware of the requirements for eligibility, reporting and disbursement
Understanding level (be able to refer to guidelines and use them)
- Understand how Sector BS can support a sector policy, a sector reform and its implementation
- Understand how the eligibility analysis is conducted, when and how to prepare for it
- Understand how to use the design elements to create incentives
Practical level (apply methods)
Based on a real case pre-selected by participants. They will:
Understand what information is needed to conduct the analyses and where to find this information and how to use it.
Learning methods
The learning methods will encompass the following:
- Introduction to key concepts through short presentations with time dedicated to Q&A: brief presentation of the key concepts will help participants focus on the information presented in the case study and sharing their
- Example or case study: participants will ‘walk’ through the documentation, identify the type of information provided and make use of it in order to come to an analysis and formulate a ‘judgement’.
All participants will receive the course material on USB keys and a minimum of printout material. Notes will be shared after the training.
Time
24 (Tuesday) 8:00 am - 25 (Wednesday) 4:30 pm
Agenda
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28 Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS Information about project training event
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects
Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28
Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS
Information about project training event
Training type: Training
Responsible for organising the event: Training Team
Date, time and place of the training event | 16.04.2019. 09.00 – 15.45
Belgrade, Hotel Jump Inn, Koče Popovića 2a |
Official title of the training event | Infrastructure projects – Working on PRAG service and supply contracts |
Type of the event (e.g. round table, forum, conference, training, public info session, public awareness campaign…) | Training |
Brief info on the main purpose of the planned training event | This seminar was aimed in enhancing the knowledge of employees in city / municipal administration and public companies through acquaintance with working on PRAG service and supply contracts.
Target group for the training were representatives of relevant Ministries (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of European Integration and Ministry of Finance (CFCU), and employees of city/municipal administration. |
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Hotel "Jump Inn"
Koče Popovića 2a
Agenda
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects
Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28
Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS
Information about project training event
Training type: Training
Responsible for organising the event: Training Team
Date, time and place of the training event | 02.04.2019. 09.00 – 16.00
Belgrade, Hotel Life Design, Balkanska 18 |
Official title of the training event | Infrastructure projects – Procurement planning and preparation, basic PRAG principles and requirements, evaluation and contracting, practical examples and common mistakes |
Type of the event (e.g. round table, forum, conference, training, public info session, public awareness campaign…) | Training |
Brief info on the main purpose of the planned training event | This seminar was aimed in enhancing the knowledge of employees in city / municipal administration and public companies through acquaintance with Procurement planning and preparation, basic PRAG principles and requirements, evaluation and contracting, practical examples and common mistakes.
Target group for the training were representatives of relevant Ministries (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of European Integration and Ministry of Finance (CFCU), and employees of city/municipal administration. |
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Hotel „Life Design“
Balkanska 18
Agenda
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects
Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28
Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS
Information about project training event
Training type: Training
Responsible for organising the event: Training Team
Date, time and place of the training event | 12.03.2019. 09.00 – 16.00
Belgrade, Hotel Life Design, Balkanska 18 |
Official title of the training event | Infrastructure projects – Preparation of technical documentation with main emphasis on preparing feasibility studies |
Type of the event (e.g. round table, forum, conference, training, public info session, public awareness campaign…) | Training |
Brief info on the main purpose of the planned training event | This seminar was aimed in enhancing the knowledge of employees in city / municipal administration and public companies through acquaintance with preparation of technical documentation for infrastructure projects with main emphasis on preparing feasibility studies.
Target group for the training were representatives of relevant Ministries (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of European Integration and Ministry of Finance (CFCU), and Employees of City/Municipal Administration. |
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Hotel „Life Design“
Balkanska 18
Agenda
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects
Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28
Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS
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Training type: Training
Responsible for organising the event: Training Team
Date, time and place of the training event | 26.02.2019. 09.00 – 15.30
Belgrade, Hotel Life Design, Balkanska 18 |
Official title of the training event | Infrastructure projects – Basics of project management of EU funded projects – project management in praxis |
Type of the event (e.g. round table, forum, conference, training, public info session, public awareness campaign…) | Training |
Brief info on the main purpose of the planned training event | This seminar was aimed in enhancing the knowledge of employees in city / municipal administration and public companies through acquaintance with Basics of project management of EU funded projects, project management in praxis.
Target group for the training were representatives of relevant Ministries (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of European Integration and Ministry of Finance (CFCU), Employees of City/Municipal Administration and PUCs. |
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Hotel „Life Design“
Balkanska 18
Agenda
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects
Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28
Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS
Information about project training event
Training type: Training
Responsible for organising the event: Training Team
Date, time and place of the training event | 30.01.2019. 09.00 – 15.30
Belgrade, Hotel Life Design, Balkanska 18 |
Official title of the training event |
Infrastructure projects – EU programmes and projects audits, irregularity principles, risk management and quality control system |
Type of the event (e.g. round table, forum, conference, training, public info session, public awareness campaign…) | Training |
Brief info on the main purpose of the planned training event |
This seminar was aimed in enhancing the knowledge of employees in city / municipal administration and public companies through acquaintance with EU programmes and projects audits, irregularity principles, risk management and quality control system. Target group for the training were representatives of relevant Ministries (Ministry of European Integration and Ministry of Finance (CFCU), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Ministry of Environmental protection, Ministry of Mining and Energy), Employees of City/Municipal Administration and PUCs. |
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Hotel „Life Design“
Balkanska 18
Agenda
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28 Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS Information about project training event
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects
Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28
Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS
Information about project training event
Training type: Training
Responsible for organising the event: Training Team
Date, time and place of the training event | 16.01.2019. 09.00 – 15.30
Belgrade, Hotel Life Design, Balkanska 18 |
Official title of the training event | Infrastructure projects – Basics of project management of EU funded projects – project management in praxis |
Type of the event (e.g. round table, forum, conference, training, public info session, public awareness campaign…) | Training |
Brief info on the main purpose of the planned training event | This seminar was aimed in enhancing the knowledge of employees in city / municipal administration and public companies through acquaintance with Basics of project management of EU funded projects, project management in praxis.
Target group for the training were representatives of relevant Ministries (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ministry of Mining and Energy, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Ministry of European Integration and Ministry of Finance (CFCU), Employees of City/Municipal Administration and PUCs. |
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Hotel „Life Design“
Balkanska 18
Agenda
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Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28 Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS Information about project training event
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Event Details
Project: EU PPF6 – Technical Assistance for Project Preparation of Investment Projects
Service Contract Number: 48-00-145/2014/28
Identification number: EuropeAid/135637/IH/SER/RS
Information about project training event
Training type: Training
Responsible for organising the event: Training Team
Date, time and place of the training event | 28.11.2018. 09.00 – 16.00
Belgrade, Hotel Jump Inn, Koče Popovića 2a |
Official title of the training event | Strategic programming and planning for infrastructure projects |
Type of the event (e.g. round table, forum, conference, training, public info session, public awareness campaign…) | Training |
Brief info on the main purpose of the planned training event |
The objective of this training was acquiring basic knowledge in the field of current state of affairs in planning and programming of infrastructure projects in Serbia as well as gaining regional experience – experience from Croatia on planning and programming of infrastructure projects in the water sector, key problems in preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects in the water sector, key requirements for timely preparation of EU co-funded infrastructure projects – experience from the Urban/Beneficiary perspective, financial and budgetary planning at the level of local administration and institutional implementation of the projects – internal capacity building and organizational system development. Target groups were the representatives of line Ministries, city/municipal administration, local PUCs and other organizations from Belgrade, Pančevo, Kraljevo, Loznica and Blace, that are stakeholders of PPF6 sub-projects and are directly or indirectly involved in preparation of infrastructure projects. |
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Hotel "Jump Inn"
Koče Popovića 2a
Agenda
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