Table 1: Overview National Indicative Programme (NIP)
NIP 2007 – 2010 (€92M)
NIP 2011 – 2013 (€122.5M)
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012*
(indicative)
2013*
(indicative)
BS
€14M
€16M
€14M
-
€20M
-
-
TW/TA
€5M
€6M
€6M
€7M**
€11M**
€19.5M**
€25.5M**
€19M
€22M
€20M
€7M
€31M
€19.5M
€25.5M
Total
€68M
€76M
* FA not yet signed by GoA BS: Budget Support + Accompanying Technical Assistance
** Includes CIB TW/TA: Twinning/Technical Assistance Facility
Table2: Overview of Budget Support Programmes
Financing Decision
Programme Title
Budget
Time period
Status
AAP2007
Energy Reform Support Programme
€13m BS
+ €1m TA
2009-2012
1st tranche paid 2010
2nd tranche paid 12/2011
3rd and final tranche paid in 12/2012
Programme completed
AAP2008
Justice Reform Support Programme
€14.5m BS
+ €1.5m TA
2011-2013
First tranche paid 11/2011
2nd paid 12/2012
3rd and final tranche expected end 2013
AAP2009
Agriculture and Rural Development Support Programme
€13m BS
+ €1m TA
2012-2014
First payment of €3 m executed in October 2012
AAP2011
Rural Development Support Programme
€19.5m BS
+ €0.5m TA
2012-2014
(expected)
GoA approval on 12/2012
1st tranche expected S2/2013
AAP 2012
Public Finance Policy Reform Programme
€21.5m BS
+ €1m TA
2013-2015
Cancelled due to lack of GoA support.
Table 3: Budget Support Programme Details
AAP2007 Energy Reform Support Programme €14m
Purpose
To support implementation of GoA's key priorities in the energy sector, as listed in the MoU on a Strategic Partnership between the EU and the Republic of Azerbaijan in the field of energy (MoUE), with a view in particular to (1) increasing energy security by diversifying energy sources and (2) paving the way for energy sustainability.
Status
The programme is completed, with three tranches paid for a total of €11.75m out of a possible €13m for budget support (+ €1m for TA). The main result is the establishment of the ABEMDA (renewable energy Agency) and the preparation of the strategy and regulatory framework for RES and EE. Full payment was withheld as sectoral strategies, action plan and legislation, although developed, had not yet been approved by the Government.
AAP2008 Justice Reform Support Programme €16m
Purpose
To support the modernisation of Justice sector in Azerbaijan by (1) improving capacities of Regional Justice Divisions; (2) Supporting development of Academy of Justice; (3) Improving conditions in State Penitentiary Sector.
Status
Two payments have been made under this programme, in 2011 and 2012 respectively. The main results so far include initiation or reforms in the Academy of Justice and initiation of providing improved conditions for prisoners in the penitentiary system. The final tranche is expected to be paid in late 2013.
AAP2009 Agriculture and Rural Development Support Programme €14m
Purpose
To promote sustainable agricultural and rural development in order to diversify economy of Azerbaijan by supporting: (1) Increased access to safe food; (2) Improving risk management of food supply; (3) improving business environment to support more entrepreneurship in the are of agriculture and rural development.
Status
First Fixed Tranche Payment Request (3m) paid in October 2012, with the second tranche expected in late 2013.
AAP2011 Rural Development Support Programme €19.5m
Purpose
The two specific programme objectives are (1) rapid development of the labour and entrepreneurship potential in the rural areas, able to meet demand of rural businesses to accelerate their integration in the world economy; (2) MoED coordinating rural development effectively and efficiently.
Status
The GoA approved the programme in 12/2012, and the request for first payment is expected in early 2013.
Table 4: Overview of Twinning projects
Financing Decision
Twinning Budget
Amount of Projects
Status
AAP2006
€5.5M
5
5 projects completed
AAP2007
€5M
5
1 Project on-going, 4 completed
AAP2008
€6M
5
All Projects ongoing
AAP2009
€6M
6
5 projects on-going, 1 to start early 2013
AAP2010
€6M
6
Projects identified, call for proposals S1/2013
AAP2011
€8M
9 (expected)
Projects to be identified Q3 2012
Table 5: Twinning Project Details
AAP2007
Title
Budget
End Date
Partner EUMS
Twinning Light for the Ombudsman
€0.25M
09/2011
Germany
Enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of social protection through improvement of the analytical and forecasting capacities of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan
€0.7M
02/2012
France
Support to the State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan to reach european standards in national accounts, non-observed economy, business statistics and producer price index
€0.9M
03/2012
Germany/
Bulgaria
Support to the State Labour Inspectorate (SLI) in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) enhancement in the Republic of Azerbaijan
€1M
12/2012
Germany
Assisting the Public Financial Control Service (PFCS) in improving a system of public financial control in the Republic of Azerbaijan
€1M
02/2013
Germany
AAP2008
Title
Budget
End Date
Partner EUMS
Support the State Veterinary Service Prepare for a National System for the Identification of Animals and Registration of Holdings
€1M
05/2013
Spain/ Poland
Support to the Ministry of Taxes in the field of Computer Assisted Audit system
€1M
02/2013
Netherlands
Strengthening the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan
€1.1M
02/2013
Greece
Strengthening the capacity of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Promote and Protect the Rights of Vulnerable Families, Women and Children
€0.9M
04/2013
France
Strengthening the Initial Vocational Education in the Field of Agriculture in the Republic of Azerbaijan
€1.2M
05/2013
Germany
AAP2009
Title
Budget
End Date
Partner EUMS
Support to the State Maritime Administration for strengthening the State Maritime Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan in order to implement the EU and international legal requirements in the field of Maritime Safety
€0.9M
03/2014
Spain
Support to the State Committee for Securities Azerbaijan for Legal approximation and institutional development in the securities market of the Republic of Azerbaijan aligned with the EU acquis and practices
€1M
07/2014
Poland
Support to the State Agency on Nuclear and Radiological Activity Regulations under the Ministry of Emergency Situations for strengthening Radiation Safety Infrastructure and Development of Supporting Services
€0.9M
03/2015
Lithuania
Support to the State Migration Service for support to the professional development of the staff of the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan and its subordinated agencies, and adjustment of legislation on migration to the EU standards
€1.05M
04/2015
Netherlands, Romania, Latvia
Support to the State Committee for Land and Cartography for improving the sustainability of the Land Registration System in Azerbaijan especially in the field of land evaluation
€0.9M
04/2014
Sweden, Latvia
Support to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Strengthening the administrative capacity of the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
€0.9M
Expected 05/2014
Austria, Lithuania
AAP2010
Title
Status
Support to the State Agency for Control of Safety in Construction in Transition to EU Construction Standards
Twinning Fiches all under development.
Expected start date of activities:Q3 2013
Support to the State Social Pension Protection Fund in the Introduction of the Funded Element within the Insurance – Pension System in Azerbaijan
Improvement of the system of quality and safety control and certification of export products of plant origin and processed products
Support to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection for development of medical and social rehabilitation based on advanced European experience for people needing special care;
Quality management, establishment of metal data and geographical information systems, development of methodology of a survey of income and living standards and expansion of statistics on disability at the State Statistics Committee according to the EU requirements and international standards
Strengthening the possibilities of the State Committee on Standardization, Metrology and Patent
Table 6: Ongoing Civil Society Grant Project Details
Financing Decision
Project Title
Implementing body
Budget
End date
NSA 07
Advancing Healthy Communities through responsive local Governance
OXFAM GB LBG
750,000 €
19/12/2012
NSA 09
Local Integration of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Azerbaijan - Strategies for Improving lives in displacement
Dansk Flygtningehjaelp
DRC
714,032 €
12/2012
HUM 09
Return and Resettlement - Children's participation in decision making
Dansk Flygtningehjaelp
DRC
519,215 €
09/2012
NSA 08-09
Strengthening 20 village municipalities capability to provide public services (safe water supply) in the rural area of Garabakh lowlands of Central Azerbaijan
OXFAM GB LBG
336,605 €
20/11/2012
NSA 08-09
Early Intervention and Social Inclusion in society of children with special needs
Stichting Global Initiative On Psychiatry An International Foundationfor The Promotion Of Humane ETH
107,912 €
20/11/2012
NSA 08-09
Developing a model for cooperation between LA and NSA in introducing foster care and family support services
Hilfswerk Austria - Osterreichisches Hilfswerk Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit
480,600 €
14/12/2012
ENV 09
Promoting Development of Sustainable Energy in Azerbaijan
United Nations Development Programme
500,000 €
03/07/2013
EIDHR 10
Developing civil society capacity for preventing discriminatory torture and ill-treatment
The Equal Rights Trust
150,000 €
28/05/2013
EIDHR 10
Support for Human Rights Defenders in Azerbaijan
Human Rights House
121,870 €
04/07/2013
EIDHR 10
Enhancing access to justice for internally displaced persons and strengthening civil society efforts to improve the national response in Azerbaijan
Praxis Support to Social Development Public Union
144,000 €
31/12/2013
EIDHR 10
Public Awareness Campaign on Domestic Violence
Public Union for Gender Equality and Women's Initiatives
108,000 €
09/11/2013
EIDHR 10
Capacity Building for Citizen Participation and Increasing Accountability of Elected Bodies
Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center
120,374 €
06/04/2013
EIDHR 10
Youth School of Liberal Values
Intelligent Citizen
104,000 €
18/11/2013
EIDHR 10
Energizing Environmental Agenda in Azerbaijan through Empowered Media and Civil Society Efforts
Internews Azerbaijan Public Association
148,000 €
04/07/2013
EIDHR 10
Youth Houses as a Platform to Enhance Youth Participation in the Environment
UNICEF
150,000 €
04/01/2014
NSA 10
Enhancing the livelihoods of IDPs in the Goranboy district through tangible agricultural advancement
Ganja Agribusiness Association
208,602 €
05/12/2013
NSA 10
Intra-community dialogue for inclusive community development
British Council
190,781€
09/01/2014
NSA 10
Empowering Mental Health service users in 5 regions of Azerbaijan
Globali Initiativa pcychiatry
164,359 €
30/11/2013
NSA 10
Sustainable development of a village: Civil Society – Municipality Co-operation Model (COSMO)
Independent Consumers Union
197,305 €
05/12/2013
NSA 10
Special Economic Action for the Blind
Save the Children Netherland
193,744 €
14/08/2013
NSA 10
Social Rights Development – community-based strategies to include vulnerable and isolated children to pre-school education
United Aid for Azerbaijan
250,000 €
01/01/2014
CSF 11
The effective system of public finances control (ESPFC Project)
Entrepreneurship Development Foundation
202,500 €
14/05/2013
CSF 11
Your Money, Your Future: Improving public finance policy and management in Azerbaijan
OXFAM
241,052 €
17/03/2014
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