Regulatory and Strategic Framework

REGULATORY OVERVIEW: A LOOK AT THE IPA III RELEVAN REGULATIONS AND THEIR PURPOS

The IPA III Regulatory Framework is the set of European Union (EU) rules and guidelines designed to support countries in their journey towards joining the EU and namely:

Governs the EU budget, focusing on how funds are used, monitored, and audited. [Link here]

A foundation for various EU global actions, including the IPA III. [Link here]

The main guide for EU financial aid under the IPA III focusing on helping beneficiary countries get ready for EU membership by following Union rules and values. [Link here]

Further explains the IPA III Regulation by detailing its objectives and priorities. [Link here]

Offers specific rules on how the IPA III assistance should be carried out. [Link here]

STRATEGIC AND POLICY ALIGNMENT: WHERE IPA III FITS IN

Endowed with a whopping €1.8 trillion, IPA III marks a significant stride in the EU's commitment to preparing enlargement countries for seamless integration. This vast allocation finds its anchor in the European Commission's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021–2027.

At the heart of this allocation lies the enhanced IPA III Instrument. Tailored meticulously, it provides distinct financial allocations across pivotal thematic areas crucial for EU convergence.

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Upholding the rule of law, fundamental rights, and democracy.

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Promoting good governance, aligning with EU standards, and fostering friendly relations.

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Pushing the green agenda and sustainable connectivity.

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Boosting competitiveness and ensuring inclusive growth.

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Advancing territorial and cross-border cooperation.

Each year, the EU provides an "Enlargement package" that sheds light on the progress of candidate countries. This package serves as a roadmap for countries to adapt to EU standards while programming IPA. [Link here.]

Launched in 2020, Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans (EIP) is a cornerstone of IPA III, aimed at accelerating the Western Balkans' convergence with the EU. It emphasises renewable energy, sustainable transport, digital infrastructure, private sector competitiveness, and human capital development, among other areas. [Link here]

When preparing IPA III programming documents, reference is made also to national planning documents, such as:

The National Programme for adopting EU regulations (NPAA)
The Economic Reform Programme (ERP) [Link here]
Sectoral and cross-sector strategies

DISCOVER MORE: EXPLORE FURTHER DETAILS ON THE IPA III

Novelties and Stakeholders - Get acquainted with the latest additions to the IPA and identify the key players.
Programming Framework - Discover the core of IPA programming, its priorities, and guiding principles.
Programming Process - Understand the systematic approach to programming, from identification to formulation and final adoption.
Tips for Programming Documents - Equip yourself with essential tips to navigate and understand IPA's programming documentation.