Representatives of 12 countries met in Cagliari (Sardinia) on 9 and 10 March 2016 to take important decisions for the launch of ENI CBC Med, the second generation of the Programme ENI CBC Med, which aims to reinforce cooperation in the Mediterranean area. This multilateral initiative, with a budget of EUR 209 million, is funded by the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) under its cross-border cooperation (CBC) component.

Concerning the preparation of the first call for proposals, participating countries agreed on the total financial allocation, i.e. €84,6 million.

In addition, national delegations shared the objective of publishing the first call by the end of the year, which is conditioned by the signing of Financing Agreements between the European Commission (EC) and Mediterranean Partner Countries.

The ENI CBC Med Programme was adopted on 17 December 2015 by the European Commission.

This multilateral initiative provides a unique framework for the implementation of cooperation projects on both sides of the Mediterranean Basin in four main thematic fields:
• Business and SMEs development, including sustainable tourism;
• Support to education, research, technological development and innovation;
• Promotion of social inclusion and fight against poverty;
• Environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation.

 

Source: ENPI