November 12, 2008
09:30

Coffee and Introductory session
u Target Briefing by the Course Director
u Introduction of delegates and relevant EU bidding experience
u Structure of Workshop

10:00

 Introduction to Structural Funds
u Essential Understanding
u Operational Programmes
11:00 Coffee Break
11:15

2007-2013: New Budget, Tremendous Opportunities
u Tapping the Well: Accessing the Funds
u Targeted Objectives (2007-2013)
u Decision makers
u Evaluation
u Project cycle

12:00 Taking full-advantage of past lessons (2000-2006)
Discussion to be led by member of the European Commission
u Lessons learnt from the Structural Funds Programme 2000-2006
12:45 Lunch Break
13:30 How to select good projects
u How to deal with applicants
u Best practice examples from other Member States
14:30

Writing a successful bid
u Preparing project submission
u Defining ideas
u Positioning your project
16:00 Coffee Break
16:15 Getting Paid
u Eligible costs
u Payment schedules
16:45 Conclusions
17:00 End of Seminar