OVERVIEW

The Joint Operational Programme Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova 2007-2013 (hereinafter JOP RO-UA-MD) is one of the EU’s new ENPI financing instruments, which are going to be implemented on the EU’s external borders during the programme period 2007 – 2013.     
It aims at creating “bridges” among the three countries involved, in order to help the border areas overcome their similar development challenges, by working together and finding common solutions. Hence, instead of dividing, the border will unite the areas concerned.

Through the JOP RO-UA-MD the people in border areas will be encouraged to further develop the border economy, confront environmental challenges and enhance their preparedness for emergency situations. The program will also promote greater interaction between people and communities living in the border areas.

The EC funding for the JOP RO-UA-MD is 126,72 M€ for the period 2007 to 2013. The programme is financed from the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) and national funds as presented in the following table:

Summary of JOP RO-UA-MD budget for the period 2007-2013 in Euro:

 The JOP RO-UA-MD is characterised by a number of specificities regarding eligibility areas, the priorities and measures, and the eligibility of applicants. The full details of the programme can be found in the JOP RO-UA-MD programming documents.