Overall programme conditionalities Clause Samples
The 'Overall programme conditionalities' clause sets out the general conditions that must be met for a programme or agreement to remain valid and effective. Typically, this clause outlines broad requirements such as compliance with laws, achievement of key milestones, or fulfillment of reporting obligations that apply throughout the duration of the programme. For example, it may require the recipient to maintain certain standards or submit regular progress updates. Its core function is to ensure that all parties adhere to essential obligations, thereby safeguarding the integrity and objectives of the programme.
Overall programme conditionalities. Before the Financing Memorandum between the Commission and the Government of Bulgaria is signed, the National Aid Coordinator will satisfy the Commission that adequate steps are taken to staff and resource adequately the National Fund, CFCU, other Implementing Agencies and project management units involved in implementing this programme. All projects involving the supply of equipment and works require national co-financing as shown in the relevant Project Fiche. If the total cost of such equipment or works turns out to be less than the amount envisaged in the fiche, the amount of Phare support will be reduced to maintain unchanged the relative proportions of Phare support and national co-financing shown in the fiche. If the total cost turns out to be greater than the amount envisaged in the fiche, the extra support required will be provided by additional national co-financing. Before the Financing Memorandum between the Commission and the Government of Bulgaria is signed, the National Aid Coordinator will satisfy the Commission that draft twinning covenants, terms of reference and technical specifications have been prepared, as appropriate, to allow each project to be launched immediately. All investment projects, which, according to the rules stipulated in Directive 85/337/CEE, as amended by Directive 97/11, require an Environmental Impact Assessment should be the subject of such an assessment. If the directive has note yet been fully transposed, the procedure should be similar to that established by the above-mentioned Directive. All investment projects shall be carried out in compliance with the relevant Community environmental legislation. The Project Fiches will contain specific clauses on compliance with the relevant EU-legislation in the field of the environment according to the type of activity carried out under each investment project. Further project-specific conditionalities are described in each Project Fiche.
Overall programme conditionalities. Before the Financing Agreement between the Commission and the Government of Bulgaria is signed, the National Aid Coordinator will satisfy the Commission that adequate steps have been taken to staff and resource adequately the National Fund, CFCU, the Phare CBC Implementing Agency of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works and project management units involved in implementing this programme. Before the Financing Agreement between the Commission and the Government of Bulgaria is signed, the National Aid Coordinator will confirm the availability of the national co-financing indicated in each project fiche, and the modalities for combining Phare and national co-financing when projects are contracted. Any project involving the supply of equipment and works requires national co-financing as shown in the relevant project fiche. In addition, all operational and running costs and the maintenance of the equipment will be provided by the final beneficiaries. If the total cost of equipment or works is less than the amount envisaged in the fiche, the amount of Phare support will be reduced to maintain unchanged the relative proportions of Phare support and national co-financing shown in the fiche. If the total cost is greater than the amount envisaged in the fiche, the extra support required will be provided by additional national co-financing. Before the Financing Agreement between the Commission and the Government of Bulgaria is signed, the National Aid Coordinator will satisfy the Commission that draft Guidelines for Applicants and technical specifications have been prepared, as appropriate, to allow each project to be launched immediately. For projects involving more than one Bulgarian Ministry or agency, the National Aid Co-ordinator will ensure that effective mechanisms for co-operation and co-ordination between such Ministries or agencies are in place. The National Aid Co-ordinator will undertake thorough reviews of progress on implementation of the projects listed at least every three months from the time the Financing Agreement is signed until the final date for contracting. If these reviews indicate that by the first quarter of the final year for contracting (2008 unless otherwise specified) there is a high risk of a project or component of a project not being contracted, the Commission reserves the right to take remedial action including, if necessary, reallocating funds to other purposes or cancelling projects or components thereof. Further pr...
Overall programme conditionalities. The granting and disbursement of assistance under the “Special Programme” will be strictly parallel with a timely process of preparation and eventual implementation of the definitive closures of the designated units of the Bohunice V1 NPP. Clear provisions to this end have also been included in the Fund rules stating that financing will be conditional upon the Assembly being satisfied that the recipient country is in compliance with its closure commitment.