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1. “Capacity building” type training
2. Training related to various components of the project
3. Training related to grant scheme implementation (training of local
authorities and training of final beneficiaries)
Implementation of the project will have a substantial learning and capacity building effect. It
will allow for administrative, management and monitoring structures to be set in place,
tested and improved through practical experience.
The TA project should include a considerable formal and on the job training aspect, to enable
local stakeholders to prepare sound project proposals and for the staff involved in the
management of the grant schemes effectively. TA team will help national and local authorities
to prepare feasibility studies and impact analysis and other required specifications. TA team
will also be expected to prepare some sample feasibility studies for learning by doing effect on
relevant local staff as well as helping procurement procedures in accordance with EU rules.
E.2. Support to Management Structures at NUTS II Level
This component will address the needs of the Service Unions∗ to be established in each
region and general coordination unit at central level in terms of equipment and material, which
are essential for capacity building purposes.
The Service Union, which will provide the basis for future Regional Development Agencies at
NUTS II level, will be responsible for the proper and timely implementation of the programme
activities. In fulfilling its tasks, the Service Union will be supported by the international and
local experts recruited under the TA component and will also benefit from several training
sessions delivered within the programme by the TA.
So the existence of a stable and professional staffing structure with a suitable office setting for
the management units is a crucial factor for the timely and proper implementation of the
programme.
Within this framework, provisions of the following activities are indicative:
• Office hardware and software, management information systems,
• Office furniture for the Service Unions,
• Furnishing of training venues including computer (hardware and software), data
show, photocopy, printer
• All kinds of required training material and equipment,
• Organization of seminars and conferences,
• Promotion and awareness raising activities, provision of visual and written
materials (handbooks, booklets, brochures etc.), media announcements other
relevant publicity work, technical documentation, web page design, printing and
publishing services,
• Support regional planning and analysis activities
3.4 Linked activities:
Turkish Government Initiatives
∗
It is envisaged that Service Unions are considered to be transformed into Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), which
will be responsible for the management and implementation of EU co-funded regional development programmes. State
Planning Organization is preparing a draft law for the establishment of RDAs within the scope of Urgent Action Plan of
Turkish Government and commitment in NPAA to establish strong regional administrative structures for managing regional
development.
Project Fiche Regional development EU Programming 2004 9