Re-examined proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) ON ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES Brussels, 17. 01. 1997 COM(97)3 final 95/0161 (SYN) Re-examined proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) ON ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 189 c (d) of the EC Treaty) EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM The proposed Regulation establishes the objectives of and procedures for operations financed from budget heading B7-6200 (ex B7-5040) "Environmental measures in the developing countries in the context of sustainable development". The original proposal for a Regulation was presented by the Commission on 27 June 1995 (OJ No C 20/1996). The Council adopted a common position on 27 June of this year (OJ No C 264/1996), and Parliament announced that it had been received on 19 July. On the basis of a report by Mrs Taubira-Delannon, Parliament unanimously adopted 43 amendments at its second reading on 12 November 1996. Under Article 189c(d) of the EC Treaty, therefore, the Commission should draw up a re examined proposal and express its opinion regarding the amendments. Those amendments which are to be included in the re-examined proposal in their entirety are mainly concerned with clarifying or widening the scope of the Regulation concerned (nos 13, 15, 17, 18, 21 to 24, 26 and 39). Other amendments underline the importance of environmental measures and sustainable development (nos 1 and 4). Lastly, a number of amendments are intended to re-establish the Commission's original position on certain general matters, e. g. no limit on the duration and a reference amount for the budget heading allocation (nos 5, 34, 44). The Commission has included the following amendments with some drafting changes: No 2 No 8 Nos 9, 10 & 12 No 11 No 14 No 16 (Over-subscribed budget heading) (Pilot initiatives combining information campaigns with improvements to environmental management) (Drafting amendments concerning aid for local initiatives) (Addition of objectives dealing with land use planning and projects on transport and drinking water) (To avoid duplication) (Information campaigns on hazardous substances) and the following amendments in part: No 7 No 19 No 31 No 32 No 35 No 40 No 41 No 42 (omission of the legal definition of "developing countries") (agreed as far as "operational instruments" is concerned) (Financing of studies not deleted) (Reference to local currency omitted) (No change to the ECU 2 million limit requiring consultation of the committee) (No change to the rules governing the advisory committee) (No deadline for presentation of the annual report and omission of the requirement to review all projects proposed) (Distribution of the financing guide by delegations instead of publication of the selection criteria in the Official Journal) I In the interests of clarity and for the sake of consistency in the Regulation, the Commission has not included amendments 25, 30, 37 and 43 which are already covered to a large extent either by the provisions of the common position or by other amendments. As regards problems of substance, the Commission is unable to adopt the following amendments: No 3 No 20 No 28 No 29 No 38 (Increase in funding to ECU 50 million by 2000, as this is not included in the perspectives allowed by the budgetary authorities) (Deletion of the possibility of financing evaluation and impact studies) (Omission of cofinancing) (On additional reporting requirements. The "participation of indigenous peoples" aspect is already covered by amendment 24) (Setting-up of an "environmental monitoring unit"). The list of amendments that the Commission has not included is attached in the Annex. Re-examined proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION CRC) ON ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 130s and 13 Ow thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission/1 ) Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee,(2) Acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 189c of the Treaty/3 ) OJ No C 20, 24. 1. 1996, p. 4. OJ No C 82, 19. 3. 1996, p. 18. Opinion of the European Parliament of 9 May 1996 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council common position of. (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Decision of the European Parliament of. (not yet published in the Official Journal). ÉriflMMÉH 2 ^ ' (1) Whereas it is necessary to implement sustainable development by contributing to the genuine integration of an environmental dimension into the development process; (2) Whereas the creation of suitable instruments and the implementation of experimental schemes will be the cornerstones of that integration in all the fields concerned; (3) Whereas the European Parliament adopted a resolution on 14 May 1992 on the environment and development cooperation; (4) Whereas the Community and its Member States were signatories to the Rio Declaration and the Agenda 21 action programme; (5) Whereas the Community and its Member States ratified the Conventions on Biological Diversity and on Climate Change, and have signed the Convention on Desertification; whereas they are thus committed to take into account the common but differing responsibilities of developed parties and developing parties on the subject; (6) Whereas the resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 1 February 1993 is concerned with a Community policy and action programme on the environment and sustainable development; (7) Whereas, since resources are limited, information campaigns and pilot projects conducted in close cooperation with local experts are likely to have the maximum multiplier effect; (8) Whereas it is important to integrate the internal and external aspects of the European Community's environment policy in order to have a coherent answer to the problems set out by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), in particular as regards the effects of global environmental changes on the state of the environment within the Community; (9) Whereas it is necessary, in the project management cycle, for any proposal for a development cooperation project to be evaluated for its environmental impact by specific, appropriate procedures; (10) Whereas, in particular where climate change and the conservation of biological and genetic diversity and resources (including the seas, coasts and soils) are concerned, local effects have undeniable consequences for the whole earth and for future generations and consequently for the well-being, health and security of the citizens of the Community, notably as far as access to genetic resources is concerned; (11) Whereas the financial instruments available to the Community for conservation and sustainable development should be usefully supplemented by an instrument dealing with environmental projects exclusively in the developing countries: (12) Whereas the budget heading to finance projects under this Regulation is always heavily over-subscribed with requests for worthwhile and much needed actions in developing countries: (13) Whereas, in view of the scale of environmental problems, the coordination of all EU financial instruments is necessary with a view to achieving sustainability: (14) Whereas measures need to be taken to finance the activities covered by this Regulation; (15) Whereas detailed rules for implementation, and in particular the form of action, the recipients of the aid and the decision-making procedures should be laid down, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: Article} 1. The Community shall provide financial assistance and technical expertise in developing countries for activities intended to help people in those countries to integrate environmental protection and notions of sustainable development into their evervdav life. 2. The assistance provided pursuant to this Regulation shall complement and reinforce assistance provided pursuant to other instruments of development cooperation with a view to taking fully into account environmental considerations in Community programmes. 3. For the purposes of this Regulation "sustainable development" means improving the quality of human lives within the limits of the underlying ecosystem's capacity to sustain such development. Article 2 1. The activities to be carried out pursuant to this Regulation shall centre on: assisting developing countries in designing and implementing national strategies for sustainable and equitable development, including global environmental issues and strategies arising from international conventions, improving policies and practices for management and conservation of ecosystems, sustainable use of renewable natural resources and for environmentally sensitive use of non-renewable natural resources, preserving biological diversity: • • • by the promotion and the development of methods designed to ensure sustainable and equitable use of biodiversity resources, through the conservation of the ecosystems and habitats necessary for maintaining species diversity and for the survival of endangered species, by identifying and assessing biodiversity resources, preserving areas of high environmental impact and/or transregional ecosystems such as marine ecosystems and coastal areas, watersheds, river/lake basins, underground water by preventing pollution and reducing sources of pollution and supporting initiatives for the sustainable management; - improving practices for soil conservation, grazing management and pastoral farming in the areas of forest protection, improvement of livestock farming methods, optimization of rearing techniques for wild animals, arable farming, tourism and the fight against desertification; - improving the environment and land use planning through town planning and the implementation of technologically appropriate plans and pilot projects for transport. waste, waste water, drinking water supplies and air pollution; - applying and transferring technologies adapted to local environmental constraints and needs, particularly in the field of energy, especially renewable sources of energy. having regard to long-term environmental effects and suitability for the traditional life of the region concerned: - measures aimed at avoiding emissions harmful to the climate, notably replacing particularly harmful energy sources with other less harmful ones; - facilitating the adaptation of production processes in developing countries and making all economic operators and social players aware of the environmental constraints that may have an impact on trade with developing countries (e. g. standards, labels, certification); - making local people aware, notably by promoting information campaigns, of the concept of sustainable development, in particular as regards problems associated with population growth, public health policies, non-viable production methods, use of hazardous chemical products and the dispersal of toxic waste in the environment: - promoting initiatives for the protection of ecosystems and habitats and preserving biological diversity. 2. Projects eligible for financing include: - pilot schemes in the field, including information exchange, likely to contribute to sustainable development, creation of environmental awareness, environmental education and sustainable management of natural resources, - establishment of guidelines and operational instruments aimed at promoting sustainable development and environmental integration, particularly in the form of plans and integrated management programmes and economic instruments, - environmental impact studies on sustainable development projects, programmes, strategies and policies, and assessment of their repercussions for social and economic development, - the establishment of national green accounting systems. - inventory and statistical work, in order to improve environmental data and indicators, * - the introduction of an environmental component in development cooperation projects in order to distinguish, identify and assess the sustainable dimension of such projects. 3. Particular attention will be given to: - projects resulting from local initiatives and those geared to sustainable management by means of innovative and low-cost measures: - schemes to build up the institutional and operational capacities of developing countries at national, regional and local level, with the support also of non governmental organizations (NGOs); - the provision of information in advance to local people, followed by their involvement in and support for identifying, planning and implementing projects; the special role and situation of women, in particular, will be taken into account; - regional projects or projects which help to strengthen regional cooperation in the area of sustainable development. Article 3 Aid recipients and cooperation partners shall include not only states and regions but also decentralized departments, regional bodies, public agencies, traditional and local communities, private operators and industries, including cooperatives and NGOs and associations representing local people. Article 4 1. The instruments to be employed in the course of the activities referred to in Article 2 shall include studies, technical assistance, education, training and further training or other services, supplies and works, as well as audits and evaluation and monitoring missions. 2. Community financing may cover both investment, with the exception of the purchase of real estate, and, since the project must, if possible, aim at medium-term viability, recurring expenditure (including administrative, maintenance and operating expenditure). However, with the exception of training, education and research programmes, operating costs may normally be covered only during the start-up phase and on a gradually decreasing basis. For projects aiming at the preservation of biological diversity or the conservation of ecosystems, a contribution to expenditure on real estate shall be allowed. 3. A contribution from the partners defined in Article 3 shall be sought for each cooperation operation. Their contribution shall be requested according to their means and the nature of the operation concerned. 4. Opportunities may be sought for cofinancing with other donors, especially with Member States and the international organizations concerned, such as the Global Environmental Facility. 5. The necessary measures shall be taken to emphasize the Community character of the aid provided pursuant to this Regulation. 6. In order to attain the objectives of consistency and complementarity laid down in the Treaty and with the aim of guaranteeing optimum efficiency for the totality of these operations, the Commission may take all coordination measures necessary, including in particular: (a) the establishment of a system for the systematic exchange and analysis of information on operations financed or being considered for financing by the Community and the Member States; (b) on-the-spot coordination of these operations by means of regular meetings and exchanges of information between the representatives of the Commission and Member States, the beneficiary countries and local partners (NGOs. grassroots community groups, associations). 7. In order to obtain the greatest possible impact globally and nationally, the Commission, in liaison with the Member States, shall take any initiative necessary for ensuring proper coordination and close collaboration with the beneficiary countries and the providers of funds and other international agencies involved, in particular those forming part of the United Nations system. Article 5 Financial support pursuant to this Regulation shall take the form of grants. Article 6 Deleted Article 7 1. Pursuant to Article 205 of the Treaty, the Commission shall be responsible for appraising, deciding and administering operations covered by this Regulation according to the budgetary and other procedures in force, and in particular those laid down in the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. 2. Decisions relating to grants of more than ECU 2 million for individual operations financed pursuant to this Regulation shall be adopted under the procedure laid down in Article 8. 3. The Commission shall be authorized to approve, without seeking the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 8, any extra commitments needed for covering any expected or real cost overruns in connection with the operations, provided that the overrun or additional requirement is less than or equal to 20% of the initial commitment fixed by the financing decision. 4. All financing agreements or contracts concluded pursuant to this Regulation shall provide for the Commission and the Court of Auditors to conduct on-the-spot checks according to the usual procedures laid down by the Commission under the rules in force, in particular those of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. 5. Where operations are the subject of financing agreements between the Community and the recipient country, such agreements shall stipulate that the payment of taxes, duties or any other charges is not to be covered by the Community. 6. Participation in invitations to tender and the award of contracts shall be open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons of the Member States, the recipient countries or other developing countries. qmmmmmmmÊmmmçmmm 7. Supplies shall originate in the Member States, the recipient country or other developing countries. In exceptional cases, where circumstances warrant, supplies may originate elsewhere. 8. Particular attention will be given to: - the pursuit of cost-effectiveness and sustainable impact in project design. - the clear definition and monitoring of objectives and indicators of achievement for all projects, - reducing inverse capital flows, especially in the services sector, bv improving the institutional and operational capacities of the developing countries- Article 8 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the geographically-determined Committee of an advisory nature competent for development. 2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter^if necessary by taking a vote. The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes: in addition each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account. 11 Article 9 An exchange of views shall take place once a year on the basis of a presentation by the representative of the Commission of the general guidelines for the operations to be carried out in the year ahead, in the framework of a joint meeting of the Committee referred to in Article 8(1). Article 10 1. After each budget year, the Commission shall submit an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council giving a list of the partners in cofmanced operations and the percentage of the cofinancing. a summary of the operations financed in the course of that year and an evaluation, complete with figures, of the implementation of this Regulation over that period. The summary shall in particular provide information about the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the projects funded, the results obtained from the projects and those with whom contracts have been concluded. The report shall also include a quantified summary of any independent evaluations conducted of specific operations. 2. The Commission shall regularly assess operations financed by the Community with a view to establishing whether the objectives aimed at by those operations have been achieved and to providing guidelines for improving the effectiveness of future operations. The Commission shall submit to the Committee referred to in Article 8 a summary of the assessments made which, if appropriate, may be examined by the Committee. The assessment reports shall be available to any Member States requesting them. 3. The Commission shall inform the Member States, at the latest one month after its decision, of the operations and projects that have been approved, stating their cost and nature, the recipient country and partners. 12 4. The financing guide indicating guidelines and criteria for project selection shall be published and distributed among interested parties bv the Commission's offices, including its delegations in the recipient countries. AttifikOl This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. Done at Luxembourg,. For the Council The President timtam I3 AMENDMENTS NOT INCLUDED BY THE COMMISSION No Council common position Recital lib (new) Parliament's amendment (lib) Whereas the funds to be attributed to this budget heading are to be increased to ECU 50 million bv the year 2000: 20 Article 2(2), third indent - environmental impact studies on sustainable development projects. programmes, strategies and policies, and assessment of their repercussions on social and economic development: 25 Article 2(3), second indent a (new). Deleted - measures relating to climate protection of Objectives, Slich renewable energy increased energy efficiency and energy saving; â§ sources, promotion 28 Article 2(3a) (new) 29 Article 2(3b) (new) 3a. No support shall be given to projects containing measures to cushion the effect on the environment of EU or Member State projects funded from other programmes (including environmental impact assessments and evaluations^: 3b. Pilot schemes in the field carried out under this Regulation shall be the subject of prior reports on their environmental, social, economic and cultural impact, indicating the specific aims and the qualitative and quantitative objectives. If necessaryr the local people shall be involved in the assessment of those schemes. Where these schemes have an impact on the traditional territories and ways of living of indigenous peoples their informed consent shall be essential. 30 also Article 3 Aid recipients and cooperation partners shall include not only states and regions departments, but regional agencies, traditional and local communities, private including operators cooperatives and NGOs and associations representing local people. decentralized bodies, industries, public and public bodies, Aid recipients and cooperation partners shall include decentralized departments, regional agencies, traditional and local communities, private operators and industries, cooperatives and non- governmental organizations and associations local people, representing regions and states. These will be notified to the budgetary authority. 4q 37 \ Article 7(7) 7. Supplies shall originate in the Member States, the recipient country oi other exceptional developing cases, where circumstances warrant, Supplies mav originate elsewhere. countries. Irj in 7. Supplies should originate the member states, the recipient country or other developing countries in particular othef countries in the region, Exceptions may be made by arrangement with the responsible department, particularly in the participants would cases where otherwise a disproportionate burden. incur higher costs or 38 Article 7(7a) (new) 43 Article 10b (new) 7a The horizontal nature of the projects under this Regulation requires the establishment of an environmental monitoring unit which will be responsible for the coordination, linking and integration of the various aspects of development cooperation projects in order to maximize investigation and follow-up. Article 10b the This Regulation shall be implemented on a coherent basis, taking into account the general principles outlined in Regulation (EEC) 443/92 on financial and technical assistance to. and economic cooperation with, the developing countries in Asia and Latin Américain ACP-EEC Convention and the current agreements southern Mediterranean with countries, while also the criteria common to all stages of projects from identification to assessment: these criteria towards an exchange of information, harmonization of working methods and mutual cooperation at all stages of the project. shall be geared respecting the OJ No L 52. 27. 02. 93. p. 4Ç FINANCIAL STATEMENT Item: B7-6200 Environment in the developing countries 1. Title of operation: Environment in the developing countries 2. Budget heading involved: B7-6200 3. Legal basis - Treaty on European Union, Articles 13Or and s (Environment) and 13 Ou and w (Development). - Proposal (June 1995) for a Council Regulation on environmental measures in developing countries. 4. Description of operation 4. 1 General objective The appropriations in this budget heading are intended to finance schemes aimed at integrating an environmental dimension into the development process with a view to promoting sustainable economic and social development in developing countries, this to be accomplished through the initiation of new policies and the consequent generation of action programmes. The instruments employed and projects undertaken will focus on: - Design and implementation of national sustainable development strategies - Management of ecosystems/Sustainable use of renewable natural resources - Preserving biological diversity - Preserving areas of high environmental impact and/or transregional - ecosystems Improving practices for soil conservation and the management of sustainable development-related areas - Improving the urban environment - Technology transfers - Climate change - Trade and the environment - Raising awareness of the concept of sustainable development % Ah 4. 2 Period covered and arrangements for renewal or extension The policy concerned is of an indefinite nature. Individual operations will be renewable annually until this Regulation is adopted. 5. Classification of expenditure Non-compulsory expenditure / Differentiated appropriations 6. Type of expenditure Subsidy covering up to 100% of costs. However: - a systematic effort will be made to obtain a contribution, particularly a financial one, from the project beneficiaries. - cofinancing arrangements with Member States and multilateral organizations (regional or other) will be investigated. 7. Financial impact 7. 1 Method of calculating total cost of operation The average amount of the EC contribution to each measure included in this operation will be in excess of ECU 500 000 based on the following costs: - Services provided (unit price) - Supply of equipment (cost price) - Operating expenditure (total price) 7. 2 Itemised breakdown of cost An equal distribution between eligible geographic regions is envisaged. This may vary according to demand and/or priorities. Breakdown I Instruments Projects 1996 4 U 1 1997 4 U ** M 7. 3 Breakdown by subject area in 1997 SUBJECT AREA Design and implementation of national sustainable development strategies Management of ecosystems/Sustainable use of renewable natural resources Preserving biological diversity Preserving areas of high environmental impact and/oi transregional ecosystems Improving practices for soil conservation and the management of sustainable development-related areas Improving the urban environment Technology transfers Climate change Trade and the environment Raising awareness of the concept of sustainable development 1 % 5 15 15 15 15 15 5 5 5 5 7. 4 Indicative schedule of commitment appropriations B7-6200 I I 1996 15 (million ECU) I 1 DPB1997 15 8. Fraud prevention measures Technical checks by Commission officials, assisted by independent experts. The Commission, prior to payment, verifies the subsidies and the receipt of services and preparatory studies, feasibility studies and evaluation reports requested, taking into account contractual obligations and applying recognized principles of economics and sound financial/general management. Fraud prevention measures (audits, submission of reports, etc. ) are included in all agreements or contracts concluded between the Commission and payment recipients. «» >* 9. Elements of cost-effectiveness analysis 9. 1 Specific and quantified objectives; target population (a) Support for governmental organizations and Community institutions in the decision-making process regarding integration of the environment into development cooperation policies and programmes. This support will involve the preparation of environmental impact studies, strategic policy positions and guidelines and the evaluation of policies and programmes as regards their suitability in the light of the sustainable development objectives. (b) Promotion of efficient and prudent management of natural resources as a means towards improving the social and economic living conditions of the local community in developing countries, In practice this involves support for projects implemented either directly by local people (local communities, indigenous groups, NGOs, etc. ) or in the form of technical assistance. A financing guide was prepared in 1995 and distributed to potential partners; it explains the objectives sought and the procedures and criteria used. Since 1994, an inter-departmental technical committee has assisted in the pre-selection of projects. (c) Types of action financed which contribute to the general objectives of the budget heading: The design and implementation of national sustainable development strategies Activities: - Environmental training - Technical assistance to developing countries' civil services Sustainable management of ecosystems and/or sustainable use of natural resources Activities: Information campaign and training - - Development of pilot activities for the sustainable management of natural resources mKBmmÊSÊsmmÊÊÈtmmsm» <* A*± Preserving biological diversity Activities: - Protection and/or sustainable use of fauna and flora - Creation of decision-making tools, such as databases, action plans, research studies and seminars. Preserving areas of high environmental impact and/or ecosystems transregional Activity: - Design and implementation of watershed management plans Improving practices for soil conservation and management in various areas Activities : - Measures to prevent desertification - Improving practices for soil conservation and management including development of innovative and sustainable agricultural activities. Improving the urban environment Activities : - Drawing up plans for the management of household, hospital and toxic waste and waste water Technology transfers Activity: - Demonstration projects to promote clean technologies Climate change Activity: - Demonstration projects to encourage the use of solar energy Trade and the environment Activity: - Information campaign on Community legislation in the field of the environment - Promotion of eco-labels J&Q Raising awareness of the concept of sustainable development Activity : - Information campaigns, training workshops 9. 2 Grounds for the operation (a) Need for Community financial aid Budget heading B7-6200 (ex B7-5040) was created in 1982 at the instigation of Parliament which, along with the Council, had stated into frequently development operations. in resolutions the need to integrate the environment This principle was incorporated in the declarations and conventions drawn up at the June 1992 Rio Conference (Agenda 21, Biodiversity Convention, Climate Change Convention) and adopted by the Community. The measures covered by heading B7-6200 are designed to facilitate the integration process through the creation of suitable instruments and the undertaking of pilot projects with a multiplier effect, compatible with larger-scale operations undertaken with ALA, MED or EDF financing. The budget heading aims at strengthening coherence and complementarity between operations financed by the Community and those financed by the Member States in the environment field. The results of pilot schemes facilitate large-scale operations in the areas concerned in the long term. (b) Choice of ways and means: by contract, by direct agreement (NGO) or by contract, following invitation to tender (services, equipment) 9. 3 Monitoring and evaluation of the operation The logical framework exercise has been integrated into the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of projects. Monitoring and evaluation indicators are selected and applied in the case of each operation. Certain projects are subject to specific evaluation; Several progress reports are required throughout the course of the project. In many cases the Commission delegations carry out monitoring on the spot; x<\ is under way An overall evaluation of operations financed sine? 1990 from this budget the Evaluation Unit heading (DG VIII/A/2) using the logical framework approach. The results of this evaluation will provide a means for confirming the indicators used in the evaluation and monitoring of projects. in collaboration with 9. 4 Coherence with financial programming 9. 4. 1 Is the operation incorporated in the D Cs financial programming for the relevant years? Yes 9. 4. 2 To which broader objective defined the objective of programming does correspond? the D Cs financial in the proposed operation The objective of the operation falls within the development cooperation policy set out in the Treaty on European Union (Article 130u). 10. Administrative expenditure The actual mobilization of the administrative resources required will depend on the annual Commission decision on the allocation of resources, taking into account any additional amounts or staff allowed by the budgetary authority. 10. 1. Impact on the number of posts The officials required can be assigned from existing resources within Directorates-General IB and VIII. Type of post Staff to be assigned to the project Permanent posts Temporary posts Officials or temporary officials Other staff Total A B C 2 1/2 1/2 3 I 1 2 of which Duration/ year By using existing staff in the DG or service concerned By recourse to additional staff 3 1 1/2 1/2 5 - - indefinite XL 10. 2. Overall financial impact of the additional staff Expenditure on the staff required for this operation will be covered by mobilizing existing resources: 3 officials + 2 temporary officials (grades Al, A2, A4, A5): ECU 500 000 per year. 10. 3. Increase in other operational expenditure resulting from the operation The resources required for this operation will be obtained by recourse to existing resources. The total amount will be ECU 42 400 per year. (Article * A/130: Mission: ECU 12 000 per year per A official / temporary A official = ECU 36 000. Article A/250: Meetings: 2 meetings of 4 experts per year - cost per expert per meeting ECU 800 = ECU 6 400). ^ 2» ISSN 0254-1475 COM(97) 3 final DOCUMENTS EN ll 14 01 Catalogue number : CB-CO-97-003-EN-C ISBN 92-78-14215-8 Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg &<