| Call for Strategic Projects launched for ENPI CBC 2007-2013 ITALY TUNISIA Programme |
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Presentation of the call for proposals for strategic projects for the Italy-Tunisia Programme In the framework of the ENPI CBC 2007-2013 ITALY TUNISIA Programme, in Agrigento on 6 June the Sicilian Region, as Joint Managing Authority of the Programme, will present the call for proposals for strategic projects. A Research Partner Forum will be held in Tunis on 15 June 2011. The submission of Project Proposals will follow a two-step procedure: in the first step, the applicants will submit a concept note within 60 days from the launch of the call; in the second one, only the applicants of the preselected Concept Notes will be invited to submit a full Application Form. This call has an available budget of € 9,100,000 and focuses on the following priorities and measures: Priority 1: Development and Regional Integration Measure 1.2 Promotion of goods flow, improvement of migration and financial flows. Measure 1.3 Promotion of research and innovation. Measure 1.4 Institutional cooperation to promote regional development. Priority 2: Promotion of sustainable development Measure 2.2 Development of natural and cultural heritage Measure 2.3 Development of renewable energy. The eligible territories are the Sicilian provinces of Agrigento, Trapani, Caltanissetta, Ragusa, Siracusa and the Tunisian governorates of Nabeul, Ben Arous, Ariana, Manouba, Bizerte, Beja et Jendouba. The strategic projects will receive an EU contribution of 90%, with a minimum budget of € 900,000.00 and a maximum budget of € 1,800,000.00. For more information about the Programme please visit the official website of the Programme: www.italietunisie.eu. You may download here the Guidelines for applicants and the call text. |