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» The Sectoral Operational Programme of Human Resources
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» The Operational Programme Technical Assistance

THE NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT*
General objectives:
» Improving competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sectors;
» Improving the environment and the countryside;
» Improving the quality of life in rural areas and encouraging diversification of rural economy;
» Starting the operation of local development initiatives (LEADER).

Priorities:

» Priority Axis 1: Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sectors
• Measures to improve knowledge and strengthen human potential
- Training, information and knowledge dissemination
- Installation of young farmers
• Measures to restructure and develop physical capital and promote innovation
- Modernization of farms
- Improving the economic value of forests
- Increasing the added value of agricultural and forestry products
- Improving and developing the infrastructure for the development and adaptation of agriculture and forestry sectors
• Transitory measures for Romania
- Support for semi-subsistence farms
- Setting up groups of producers
- Providing advice and consulting services to farmers

» Priority Axis 2: Improving the environment and the countryside
• Measures for the sustainable use of agricultural terrains
- Support for disadvantaged mountain areas
- Support for disadvantaged areas – other than mountain areas
- Agro-environment payments
• Measures for the sustainable use of forests
- First planting of trees on agricultural terrains

» Priority Axis 3: Improving the quality of life in rural areas and encouraging diversification of rural economy
• Measures for the diversification of rural economy
- Support to set up and develop micro-enterprises
- Encouraging activities in the field of tourism
• Measure to improve the quality of life in rural areas
- Renovation and development of villages, improving basic services for rural population and economy and increasing the value of rural inheritance

» The LEADER Axis

* Source: NPRD, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, www.mapam.ro. The information on this page is based on the variant of the National Programme for Rural Development available at present on www.mapam.ro Since the Programme is being negotiated with the European Commission, changes may occur.

REGIONAL OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME*
General objective:
To support the economic, social, territorially balanced and sustainable development of the Romanian Regions, according to their specific needs and resources, focusing on urban growth poles, improving the business environment and basic infrastructure, in order to make the Romanian Regions, especially the ones lagging behind, more attractive places to live, visit, invest in and work.

Priorities:

» Priority Axis 1: Support to sustainable development of urban growth
Key area of intervention:
• Integrated urban development plans

» Priority Axis 2: Improvement of regional and local transport infrastructure
Key area of intervention:
• Rehabilitation and modernization of the county roads and urban streets network- including construction/rehabilitation of ring roads

» Priority Axis 3: Improvement of social infrastructure
Key areas of intervention:
• Rehabilitation / modernization / equipping the infrastructure of health services
• Rehabilitation / modernization / development and equipping the infrastructure of social services
• Improving the equipment of the operational units for public safety interventions in emergency situations
• Rehabilitation / modernization / development and equipping the school, university and continuous vocational training educational infrastructure

» Priority Axis 4: Strengthening the regional and local business environment
Key areas of intervention:
• Sustainable development of business support structures with regional and local relevance
• Rehabilitation of unused polluted industrial sites and preparation for new activities
• Supporting the development of micro-enterprises

» Priority Axis 5: Sustainable development and promotion of tourism
Key areas of intervention:
• Restoration and sustainable valorization of cultural heritage and creation / modernization of related infrastructure
• Creation/ development/ modernization of specific infrastructures for the sustainable use of natural resources and an increased quality of tourism services
• Promoting the tourism potential and creating the necessary infrastructure to increase Romania’s attractiveness as a tourist destination

» Priority Axis 6: Technical Assistance

* Source: ROP, Ministry of Development, Public Works and Houses, www.mie.ro

THE SECTORAL OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME INCREASE OF ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS *
General objective:
To increase the productivity of Romanian companies, in compliance with the principles of sustainable development, and reducing the disparities compared to the average productivity of EU

Priorities:

» Priority Axis 1: An innovative and eco-efficient productive system
Key areas of intervention:
• Productive and environment friendly and investment and preparation for market competition, especially for SMEs
• Access to financing for SMEs
• Development of a sustainable entrepreneurship

» Priority Axis 2: Research, economic development and innovation for competitiveness
Key areas of intervention:
• Research&development partnerships between universities/institutes of research and development and enterprises to generate results with direct economic application
• Investment in the RDI infrastructure
• Access of enterprises to RDI activities

» Priority Axis 3: ICT for the private and public sectors
Key areas of intervention:
• Supporting the use of ICT
• Developing and increasing the efficiency of electronic public services
• Developing the e-economy

» Priority Axis 4: Increasing the energy efficiency and security of supply, within the context of the fight against climate change
Key areas of intervention:
• Efficient and sustainable energy (improving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of the energetic system)
• Valorisation of renewable energy resources to produce green energy
• Diversification of interconnecting networks with a view to strengthen security of energy supply

» Priority Axis 5: Technical Assistance

* Source: SOPIEC, Ministry of Economy & Finances, www.minind.ro

THE SECTORAL OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME TRANSPORT*
General objective:
To promote a sustainable transport system in Romania, which will facilitate safe, fast and efficient movement of persons and goods with appropriate level of service at European standards, nationally, Europe-wide and between and within Romanian regions.

Priorities:

» Priority Axis 1: Modernization & development of TEN-T priority axes aiming at a sustainable integrated with the EU transport networks

» Priority Axis 2: Modernization and development of the national transport infrastructure outside the TEN-T axes aiming at a sustainable national transport system

» Priority Axis 3: Modernization of the transport sector aiming at the improvement of environment protection, human health and passenger safety

» Priority Axis 4: Technical Assistance

* Source: OSPT, Ministry of Transport, www.mt.ro

SECTORAL OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENT*
General objective:
To improve the living standards and the environment, focusing in particular on meeting the environmental acquis.

Priorities:

» Priority Axis 1: Extension and modernization of water and wastewater systems

» Priority Axis 2: Development of integrated waste management systems and rehabilitation of historically contaminated sites

» Priority Axis 3: Reduction of the pollution from urban heating systems in most affected areas

» Priority Axis 4: Implementation of adequate management systems for the protection of nature

» Priority Axis 5: Implementation of adequate infrastructure of natural risk protection in most vulnerable areas

» Priority Axis 6: Technical Assistance

* Source: OSPE, Ministry of Environment&Sustainable Development, www.mmediu.ro

SECTORAL OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
OF HUMAN RESOURCES*
General objective:
Development of human capital and increasing competitiveness, by linking education and lifelong learning with the labour market and ensuring increased opportunities for future participation on a modern, flexible and inclusive labour market for 1,650,000 people

Priorities:

» Priority Axis 1: Education and training in support for growth and development of knowledge-based economy

» Priority Axis 2: Linking lifelong learning and the labour market

» Priority Axis 3: Increasing adaptability of workers and enterprises

» Priority Axis 4: Modernizing the public employment service

» Priority Axis 5: Promoting active employment measures

» Priority Axis 6: Promoting social inclusion

» Priority Axis 7: Technical Assistance

* Source: OSPDHR, Ministry of Labour, Family and Equal Opportunities, www.mmssf.ro