Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the Community position within the Association Council on the participation of Lithuania in the Community programmes in the fields of health and social policy
Date: 1998-05-06
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Central and Eastern European countries, EU programme, Lithuania, health policy, social policy

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COM( 1998) 263  final 

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98/0154 (CNS) 
98/0155 (CNS) 
98/0156 (CNS) 
98/0157 (CNS) 

Proposal for a 
COUNCIL  DECISION 
concerning the Community position within the Association  Council on the participation 
of Bulgaria in the Community programmes in the fields  of health and social policy 

Proposal  for a 
COUNCIL  DECISION 
concerning the Community position within the Association  Council on the participation 
of Estonia in the Community programme in the field of health promotion,  information. 
education and training 

Proposal for a 
COUNCIL  DECISION 
concerning the Community position within the Association Council on the participation 
of Hungary in the Community programmes in the fields  of health and social policy 

Proposal for a 
COUNCIL  DECISION 
concerning the Community position within the Association Council on the participation 
of Lithuania in the Community programmes in the fields  of health and social policy 

Proposal for a 
COUNCIL  DECISION 
concerning the Community position within the Association  Council on the participation 
of Romania in the Community programmes in the fields  of health and social policy 

(presented by the Commission) 

Explanatory  Memorandum 

On  several  occasions,  the  European  Council  has  recognised  the  opening  up  of 
Community  programmes  to  the  participation  of  the  associated  countries  of  Central 
Europe  as  an  important  step  forward  in  their  preparation  for  accession.  In  the 
conclusions  of its meeting  of  12 and  13 December  1997 in Luxemburg,  the  European 
Council reiterated the importance  of such participation,  as a tool  for  making  candidate 
countries acquainted with the Union's policies and working methods. 

In  addition  to  Community  programmes  in  such  fields  as  education,  training,  youth, 
culture  and  the  audio-visual  sector,  environment  and  energy,  it  is  now  proposed  to 
decide  conditions  and  modalities  for  the  participation  of  Bulgaria,  Estonia,  Hungary, 
Lithuania  and Romania  from  1998  onwards  in programmes  in the fields of health  and 
social policy. 

Through  their  participation  in  the  Community's  Public  Health  and  Social  Policy 
programmes,  candidate  countries  will  be  able  to  demonstrate  their  intention  to  share 
the values and priorities  of the Community by making a high  level  of health  protection 
and equal opportunities between  men and women  a central  political  priority. 

Participation  in Public Health programmes is of particular importance for these five 
candidate countries, in that it will support them, in their efforts  to adapt to the health 
requirements and health standards prevailing in the Community's Member  States and 
underpin their efforts  to improve the health status of their populations. 

In particular,  it will 

•  help to integrate these countries into the European discussions and thinking on 

public health, prevention  of diseases and dangers to public health, health education 
and promotion; 

•  support them in their  efforts  to collect and aggregate health-related  information  and 

data which is comparable to the situation in Community Member  States; 
•  support health authorities, health professionals  and other public health-related 
professions  in these candidate countries (and in the Community) in sharing 
information  and experience in the different  priority areas of the programmes; 

•  support them in their  efforts  to develop prevention strategies against major  health 

scourges identified  at Community level (e.g. AIDS and other  communicable 
diseases, cancer, drugs, etc.); 

•  help to promote the concept that health protection requirements shall form a 

constituent part of the Community's other policies. 

Participation  in the Fourth Action programme on equal opportunities for women and 
men will 

•  help to integrate candidate countries into the mainstream of European  law on equal 

opportunities through  participation in expert meetings, and thereby  facilitate 
adoption  of the legal acquis; 

•  help to raise awareness of the importance of the principles of European  equality 

legislation vis-à-vis the public and social partners; 

•  promote equal opportunities in a changing economy, especially in the fields of 

education, vocational training and in the labour market; 

•  help to reconcile working and family life for men and women; 
•  help to promote a gender balance in decision-making; 
•  help to entitle women to exercise their rights; 
•  and give the relevant bodies the opportunity to cooperate in transnational  projects 
for the promotion of equality and to benefit from a transnational  exchange of best 
practice in the above-mentioned  fields. 

According  to  the  provisions  of the Europe  Agreements  or their  Additional  Protocols, 
participating  candidate  countries  will  meet  themselves  the  costs  resulting  from  their 
participation;  they are, however,  entitled to  use part  of their national Phare  allocations 
for  complementing  the  contribution  from  their  own  budgets.  Bulgaria,  Estonia, 
Hungary,  Lithuania  and  Romania  are the five candidate  countries  that  sofar  officially 
confirmed  their  willingness  to  participate  in  programmes  in  the  fields  of  health  and 
social  policy  as  from  1998  and  to  make  available  the  necessary  budgetary 
appropriations,  as calculated by the Commission services. They envisage paying part  of 
their  financial  contributions  from  their  national  budgets  and  part  from  their  Phare 
allocations. 

While Hungary and Romania intend to participate in all four Public Health  programmes 
(Health  Promotion,  Combating  Cancer,  Prevention  of  Aids  and  other  communicable 
diseases, Drug Dependence)  and in the Equal Opportunities programme, Lithuania will 
participate  in  the  latter  three  programmes,  Bulgaria  in  Combating  Cancer  and  Aids 
Prevention,  and Estonia in Health Promotion only. 

The  main  issues  addressed  in  the  annexed  draft  Decisions  of  the  EC-Bulgaria,  EC-
Estonia, the EC-Hungary, the EC-Lithuania and the EC-Romania Association  Councils 
adopting  the  terms  and  conditions  for  the  participation  of  these  countries  in 
Community programmes in the fields of health and social policy are the following: 

- these countries will take part in all the activities of the programmes in which they will 
participate;  conditions  for  submission,  assessment  and  selection  of  applications  will 
be as far  as possible in conformity  with those  prevailing  in the Member  States  of the 
Community (Annex I, paragraphs  1  and 2); 

- their financial contributions  and the rules governing these contributions  are defined  in 
Annex I, paragraph 4 and in Annex II; for  all five countries - be it in different  degrees 
-  funds  from  their  respective  national  Phare  allocations  will  supplement  financial 
contributions of their own; 

-  to  ensure  the  Community  dimension  of  the  programmes,  a  minimum  number  of 

partners from the Member States of the Community will be required. 

-  these  countries  will  be  associated  to  the  monitoring  of  their  participation  in  the 

Programmes (Annex I, paragraph 6). 

-  they  will  be  invited  to  any  co-ordination  meeting  prior  to  the  meetings  of  the 
Programme Committees and will be informed  about their results  (Annex I,  paragraph 
7) 

- the Decisions shall apply for the duration  of the Programmes  (i.e. 31.12.2000,  Article 

2 of the Decisions). 

The  adoption  of  Association  Council  Decisions  to  allow  Bulgaria,  Estonia,  Hungary, 
Lithuania and Romania to participate in Community  programmes in the fields of health 
and  social  policy  as  from  1998  will  offer  these  countries  the  opportunity  to  actively 
integrate  in  the  Community's  policies  in  these  areas,  at  a  moment  when  accession 
negotiations  are  scheduled 
to  start.  It  is,  therefore,  of  considerable  political 
importance. 

to 

their  capacity 

Subject 
the  relevant  administrative  and  budgetary 
requirements  and,  in  the  case  of  Slovenia,  to  the  entry  into  force  of  its  Europe 
Agreement,  other applicant countries should also be able to join the programmes in the 
course of their lifetime. 

to  fulfil 

In  order  to  allow  the  participation  of  Bulgaria,  Estonia,  Hungary,  Lithuania  and 
Romania  in  Community  programmes  in the fields of  health  and  social  policy  as from 
1998, the Council is requested to adopt the annexed draft  Decisions. 

Proposai for a 
Council Decision 
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concerning  the  Community  position  within  the  Association  Council  on  the 
participation  of Bulgaria  in the Community  programmes  in the  fields  of Health  and 
Social policy 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article  129, in conjunction  with Article 228, paragraph 3,  1st alinéa thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 

Whereas  the  Additional  Protocol  to  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an  association 
between  the  European  Communities  and  their  Member  States,  of  the  one  part,  and 
Bulgaria,  of  the  other  part,  has  been  concluded  by  Decision  of  the  Council  and  the 
Commission of 4 December  1995. 

Whereas  according  to  Article  1 of  the  Additional  Protocol,  Bulgaria  may  participate  in 
Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other  actions 
notably in the fields of Health  and  Social  policy and,  pursuant  to  Article  2, the terms and 
conditions  of  Bulgaria's  participation  in  the  activities  referred  to  in  Article  1  shall  be 
decided by the Association  Council, 

Whereas,  Decision  No  646/96/EC  of the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29 
March  1996 adopting  an action  plan to  combat  cancer within the framework for  action in 
the  field  of  public  health  (1996  to  2000)*  and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof  and 
Decision No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament  and of the Council  of 29 March  1996 
adopting a programme of Community action on the prevention  of AIDS  and  certain  other 
communicable diseases within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996-
2000)2 and in particular Article 6(2) thereof, provide that these programmes  shall be open 
to  the  participation  of  associated  Central  European  countries  in  accordance  with  the 
conditions  set  out  in  the  Additional  Protocols  to  the  Association  Agreements  on 
participation in Community programmes. 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

' OJ  No L 95/9 of  16.04.1996 
2 OJ No L 95/16 of 16.04.1996 

The position to be taken by the Community within the Association  Council established by 
the Europe  Agreement  between  the European  Communities  and their Member  States,  of 
the  one part, and Bulgaria,  of the  other part,  concerning  the participation  of Bulgaria in 
Community  Programmes  in  the fields of Health  and  Social  policy  is  that  set  out  in the 
attached draft decision of the Association Council. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council, 

Draft  Decision  n°..../98  of  the  EC-Bulgaria  Association  Council  of. 
1998 
adopting  the  terms  and  conditions  for the  participation  of Bulgaria  in  Community 
Programmes in the fields  of Health and Social policy 

The ASSOCIATION  COUNCIL 

Having regard to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities  and their Member  States,  of the  one  part,  and  the Republic  of Bulgaria  of 
the other part,1 

Having  regard  to  the  Additional  Protocol  to  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an 
association between the European  Communities and their Member  States, of the one part, 
and  the  Republic  of  Bulgaria,  of  the  other  part,  concerning  Bulgaria's  participation  in 
Community programmes2,  and in particular Article  1 and 2 thereof, 

Whereas  according to  Article  1 of the said  Additional  Protocol,  Bulgaria  may  participate 
in  Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other 
Community actions notably in the fields of Health and  Social policy, 

Whereas  according  to  Article  2  of the  said  Additional  Protocol  the  terms  and  conditions 
for the participation  of Bulgaria  in the activities referred  to  in Article  1 are to  be decided 
by the Association Council, 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

Article 1 

Bulgaria shall participate in the European  Community programmes  Combating  cancer and 
Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases  according  to  the  terms  and 
conditions set out in Annexes I and II which shall form  an integral part of this Decision. 

Article 2 

This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2000. 

Article S 

This Decision shall enter into force  on the first day of the month following  its adoption. 

Done at 

The Chairman 

For the Association  Council 

OJN°L358of31.12.1994 
OJN°L317of30.12.1995 

ANNEX! 

Terms  and  conditions  for  the participation  of Bulgaria  in the  Programmes 
Combating  cancer  and  Prevention  of AIDS and  other  communicable  diseases. 

1. 
Bulgaria shall participate in all activities of the programmes Combating cancer  and 
Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases  (hereinafter  called  "the 
Programmes")  in  conformity,  unless  otherwise  provided  in  this  Decision,  with  the 
objectives,  criteria, procedures  and  deadlines as defined  in Decision No  646/96/EC  of the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29  March  1996  adopting  an  action  plan  to 
combat cancer within the framework for  action in the field of public health  (1996 to  2000) 
and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof  and  Decision  No  647/96/EC  of  the  European 
Parliament  and  of the  Council  of  29 March  1996  adopting  a  programme  of  Community 
action  on  the  prevention  of  AIDS  and  certain  other  communicable  diseases  within  the 
framework  for  action  in  the  field  of  public  health  (1996-2000)  and  in  particular  Article 
6(2) thereof, 

The  terms  and  conditions  for  the  submission,  assessment  and  selection  of 
2. 
applications  related  to  eligible  institutions,  organisations  and  individuals  of  Bulgaria  will 
be  as  far  as  possible  in  conformity  with  those  prevailing  in  the  Member  States  of  the 
Community. 

3. 
To  ensure  the  Community  dimension  of  the  Programmes,  transnational  projects 
and  activities  proposed  by  Bulgaria  will  be  required  to  include  a  minimum  number  of 
partners  from  the  Member  States  of  the  Community.  This  minimum  number  will  be 
decided  in the framework of  the  implementation  of the Programmes,  taking  into  account 
the  nature  of  the  various  activities,  the  number  of  partners  in  a  given  project,  and  the 
number of countries participating in the Programmes. 

4. 
Bulgaria  will pay  each  year  a contribution  to  the general  budget  of the  European 
Communities  to  cover  the  costs  resulting  from  its  participation  in  the  Programmes  (see 
Annex  H).  The  Association  Committee  is  entitled  to  adapt  this  contribution  whenever 
necessary. 

The Member  States of the Community  and Bulgaria will make every  effort,  within 
5. 
the framework of the existing provisions, to facilitate  the free movement  and  residence  of 
all  eligible  persons to  the  programmes  moving between  Bulgaria  and  the  Member  States 
of the Community for the purpose of participating in activities covered by the Decision. 

6. 
Without  prejudice  to  the  responsibilities  of  the  Commission  and  the  Court  of 
Auditors  of the European  Community  in relation  to  the  monitoring  and  evaluation  of  the 
programmes  pursuant  to  the  Decisions  concerning  Combating  cancer  and  Prevention  of 
ADDS and  other  communicable  diseases,  (Articles 7 and  7  respectively), the  participation 
of  Bulgaria  in  the  Programmes  will  be  continuously  monitored  on  a  partnership  basis 
involving  Bulgaria  and  the  Commission  of  the  European  Communities.  Bulgaria  will 
submit  the  necessary  reports  to  the  Commission  and  take  part  in  other  specific  activities 
set out by the Community in that  context. 

7. 
Without  prejudice  to  the  procedures  referred  to  in  Article  5  of  the  Decision  on 
Combating  cancer  and  Article  5  of  the  Decision  on  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other 
communicable  diseases,  Bulgaria  will  be  invited  to  any  co-ordination  meeting  on  any 
question  concerning the implementation  of this Decision  prior to the regular meetings  of 
the  Programme  Committees.  The  Commission  will  inform  Bulgaria  about  the  results  of 
such regular meetings. 

8. 
The language to be used  as regards the application  process,  contracts,  reports to 
be  submitted  and other administrative  arrangements  for  the Programmes,  will  be  one  of 
the official  languages of the Community. 

ANNEXn 

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION  OF BULGARIA  TO COMBATING  CANCER 
AND PREVENTION  OF AIDS AND OTHER COMMUNICABLE  DISEASES 

1.  The financial contribution  of Bulgaria will cover; 

-  financial  support from the Programmes to Bulgarian participants, 
-  supplementary  costs  of  an  administrative  nature  related  to  the  management  of 
the Programmes by the Commission  stemming from Bulgaria's  participation. 

2.  For  every financial year,  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  any  other financial 
support received from the Programmes by the Bulgarian beneficiaries  will not  exceed 
the contribution  paid by Bulgaria, after  deduction  of the supplementary  administrative 
costs. 

Should  the  contribution  paid  by  Bulgaria  to  the  general  budget  of  the  European 
Communities,  after  deduction  of  the  supplementary  administrative  costs,  be  higher 
than  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  other  financial  support  received  by  the 
Bulgarian  beneficiaries  from  the  Programmes,  the  Commission  will  transfer  the 
balance  to  the  next  budgetary  exercise,  and  it  will  be  deducted  from  the  following 
year's  contribution.  Should  such  a balance be left  when  the Programmes  come to  an 
end, the corresponding amount will be reimbursed to Bulgaria. 

3.  Combating cancer 

Bulgaria's  annual contribution  will be of ECU 71.914 from 1998.  From  this sum,  an 
amount  of ECU  4.704  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 
management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Bulgaria's 
participation. 

4.  Prevention  of ADDS and other communicable diseases 

Bulgaria's annual contribution  will be of ECU 55.319 from 1998.  From this sum, an 
amount  of ECU  3.619  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 
management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Bulgaria's 
participation. 

5.  The  financial  regulations  applicable  to  the  general  budget  of  the  Community  will 

apply, notably to the management of the contribution  of Bulgaria. 

Upon  entry  into  force  of this  Decision  and  at  the beginning  of  each  following  year, 
the  Commission  will  send  to  Bulgaria  a  call  for  funds  corresponding  to  its 
contribution to the costs under this Decision. 

This contribution will be expressed in ECU and paid into an ECU bank account  of the 
Commission. 

Bulgaria will pay its contribution to the annual costs under this Decision  according  to 
the  call  for  funds  and  at  the  latest  three  months  after  the  call  for  funds  is  sent.  Any 
delay in the  payment  of the  contribution  shall give rise to  the  payment  of interest  by 
Bulgaria on the outstanding  amount from the due date. The interest rate  corresponds 

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to  the  rate  applied  by the  European  Monetary  Co-operation  Fund,  for  the  month  of 
the due date, for  its operations in ECU, increased by  1,5  percentage points. 

Bulgaria  will  pay  the  supplementary  costs  of  an  administrative  nature  referred  to  in 
paragraph  3 and 4 from its national  budget. 

For  the  programme  "Combating  cancer"  Bulgaria  will  pay  20%  (ECU  13.442)  in 
1998, 40% (ECU 26.884)  in  1999 and 60% (ECU 40.326)  in 2000  of the remaining 
cost of its participation from its national  budget. 

Subject to regular Phare programming procedures, the remaining 80%» (ECU  53.768) 
in  1998, 60% (ECU 40.326)  in  1999 and  40% ( ECU  26.884)  in 2000  will be paid 
from Bulgaria's annual Phare allocation. 

For the programme "Prevention  of Aids and  other  communicable  diseases" Bulgaria 
will  pay  20%  (ECU  10.340)  in  1998, 40%  (ECU  20.680)  in  1999  and  60%  (ECU 
31.020)  in 2000 of the remaining cost of its participation from its national budget. 

Subject  to regular Phare programming procedures, the remaining 80% (ECU 41.360) 
in  1998, 60% (ECU  31.020)  in  1999 and  40%  ( ECU  20.680)  in 2000  will be  paid 
from Bulgaria's annual Phare  allocation. 

1. TITLE OF OPERATION 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

Participation of Bulgaria in programmes  Combating cancer and Prevention  of AIDS  and 
other communicable diseases 

2. BUDGET HEADING  INVOLVED 

B7-503 - Opening of Community Programmes to the associated  countries  of Central Europe 

3. LEGAL  BASIS 

Treaty establishing the European  Community, and in particular Article  129 , in conjunction  with 
Article 228, paragraph 3,  1st alinéa thereof. 

Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement with Bulgaria  of 4 December  1995, (entry into  force 
:  1  August  1996) providing for the opening-up of Community programmes  (OJ No 317/24 of 30 
December  1995) 

Decision No 646/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting an 
action plan to combat cancer within the framework  for action in the field of public health (1996 to 2000) 
and in particular Article 6(2) thereof 

Decision No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on the prevention of AIDS and certain other communicable diseases 
within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(2) 
thereof, 

4. DESCRIPTION  OF OPERATION: 

4.1 General  objective 

Bulgaria's participation in the two Community programmes concerned will come in addition to 
those Community programmes in which it is going to participate from 1998 on : Youth for Europe, 
Save, SME and three cultural programmes and will further  contribute to its preparation  for 
accession as a key feature of a reinforced  preaccession  strategy. It will also enable Bulgaria to 
familiarise  itself with the procedures and methods used in Community programmes in the fields of 
Health and Social policy. 

The decision-making process for the opening-up of programmes  involves a decision by the 
Association  Council between the Union and the associated country. This decision also lays down 
the practical arrangements for opening up the programmes. 

The Additional Protocol with Bulgaria entered into force on  1  August  1996 and provides  for 
Bulgaria's participation  in a wide range of areas, amongst which Health and Social policy. 

Other Community programmes, notably in the fields of culture, energy, the environment  SMEs, 
research etc, have been or will shortly be opened up to the associated countries of Central  Europe. 

4.2 Period covered and arrangements for  renewal 

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Until the end of the Community programmes concerned, i.e. 31.12.2000.  The PRARE 
contribution, however, is dependent on decisions taken as regards the budget after  1999. 

5. CLASSIFICATION  OF EXPENDITURE  OR  REVENUE 

5.1 Non-compulsory expenditure 

5.2 Differentiated  appropriations 

5.3 Type of revenue involved: 

Since the first paragraph of Article 3 of the Additional Protocol stipulates that Bulgaria itself will 
meet the costs resulting from its participation, it will be invited to transfer  its contribution to item 
6091 of the EUs budget receipts. However, as the second paragraph of Article 3 states that the 
Community may supplement Bulgaria's contribution (through its national Phare allocation), 
Bulgaria will contribute only part from its national budget, with the remainder being charged to 
heading B7-503.  A transfer from the relevant Phare appropriations  (article B7-500) to article B7-
503 will be made upon receipt of Bulgaria's  contribution. 

6. TYPE OF EXPENDITURE OR REVENUE 

-  100% subsidy 

-  subsidy for joint financing with other sources in the public and/or private sector 

-  no provision for all or part of the Community contribution to be reimbursed 

As far as revenue is concerned, provision for Bulgaria's contribution to cover the cost of its 
participation  is made under item 6091. The revenue will be allocated to the items for  expenditure 
on the two programmes in question and, where appropriate, to the relevant items of operating 
expenditure. 

The total revenue expected is given under item 7.4. 

7. FINANCIAL  IMPACT 

7.1  Method of calculating total cost of operation for  1998,  1999 and 2000 financial  years (link 

between  individual costs and total cost) 

The calculation  is based on the following  preconditions: 

-  each partner country's contribution  to the financing of the activities referred  to in the Protocol is 

calculated according to the principle that the country bears the cost of participation  itself. 
Heading 6091 has been created  in the statement of budget revenue for that purpose; 

- 

the Community may decide on a case-by-case basis to pay a supplement to the partner 
country's contnbution. The supplement  may be in the form of a contribution under the national 
PHARE  programme. 

Based on the Additional  Protocol  with Bulgaria, the financial  and budgetary arrangements for the 
two programmes concerned are as follows: die costs have been calculated on the basis of various 
parameters  inherent in the two programmes, i.e. GDP per capita as weighted with PPP  (purchasing 
power parities), population, and health expenditure. 

The cost of Bulgaria's participation  in Combating cancer will be ECU 71.914 from  1998. 

For prevention  q/'AIDS and other communicable diseases the annual contribution will be ECU 
55.319 from  1998. 

The above-mentioned  figures,  from  which the supplementary  administrative costs -to be borne 
exclusively  by Bulgaria- have to be deducted, are divided per year and per programme as follows. 
20%  in  1998. 40% in  1999 and 60% in 2000 of the operational costs will be covered  from 
Bulgaria's national  budget and - subject  to the procedures for programming the Phare programme -
80% in  1998. 60% in  1999 and 40% in 2000 from  the annual Phare budget for  Bulgaria. 

7.2  Itemised breakdown of cost 

Programme 

1998 

1999 

2000 

Total 

67.210 

67.210 

67.210 

201.630 

in ECU 
Of which 
Bulgaria 
80.652 

Of which 
Phare 
120.978 

Combating 
cancer 
AIDS 
prevention 
Total 

51.700 

51.700 

51.700 

155.100 

62.040 

93.060 

118.910 

118.910 

118.910 

356.730 

142.692 

214.038 

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is 

7.3  Operational expenditure on studies, expert meetings, etc., included in Part B:  None 

7.4  Schedule for multiannual operations 

Amounts to be charged to item B7-503 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(•) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

Combating  Cancer: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations* 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 
95.128 

1999 
71.346 

2000 

47.564 

2001 

2002 

TOTAL 

214.038 

46.340 

36.658 
34.890 

12.130 
28.438 
21.484 

8.018 
18.330 

7.750 

95.128 
71.346 
47.564 

46.340 

71.548 

62.052 

26.348 

7.750 

214.038 

1998 
53.768 

1999 
40.326 

2000 
26.884 

2001 

2002 

25.700 

20.648 
20.100 

7.420 
15.548 
11.374 

4.678 
10.430 

5.080 

TOTAL 
120.978 

53.768 
40.326 
26.884 

25.700 

40.748 

34.342 

15.108 

5.080 

120.978 

Prevention  of AIDS  and other  communicable  diseases 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations* 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

41.360 

31.020 

20.680 

20.640 

16.010 
14.790 

4.710 
12.890 
10.110 

3.340 
7.900 

2.670 

TOTA 
L 
93.060 

41.360 
31.020 
20.680 

20.640 

30.800 

27.710 

11.240 

2.670 

93.060 

(*) Schedule  based  on the method  of payment  currently applying  to these  programmes 

•a-

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The foreseeable  annual  receipts are as  follows: 

Item  6091 

1998 

1999 

2000 

subsequent 
vears 

TOTAL 

operational 
part 
administrative 
part 
Total 

23.782 

47.564 

71.346 

8.323 

8.323 

8.323 

32.105 

55.887 

79669 

142.692 

24.969 

167.661 

8.  FRAUD PREVENTION MEASURES; RESULTS  OF MEASURES  TAKEN 

All the Commission's contracts, agreements and other legal commiunents  provide for on-the-spot  checks 
by the Commission and Court of Auditors. Among other things, the beneficiaries  of the operations are 
obliged to file reports and financial  statements. These are analysed from the point of view of their  content 
and the eligibility of the expenditure  in line with the objective of Community  financing. 

The anti-fraud  provisions of the basic budget headings apply to this heading too when adapted to the case 
of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. 

9.  ELEMENTS  OF COST-EFFECTIVENESS  ANALYSIS 

9.1. 

Specific  and quantified  objectives; target  population 

Concerning the Health Programmes, each programme covers a specific  and targeted  population  and 
defines yearly priorities covering target objectives. Minorities, low income citizens and  all those whose 
quality of life  is below average are more at risk and have lower health  status. Particullar attention  will 
therefore  be paid to this population. 

9.2. Grounds for the operation 

-  Need for  Community financial  aid 

In view of the high cost of participation  in the programmes and Bulgaria's precarious budgetary  situation, 
assistance from PHARE as provided for in Article 3(2) of the Additional Protocol  is essential. 

-  Choice of ways and  means 

With a contribution from Bulgaria's  national budget, supplemented by one from PHARE,  Bulgaria's 
participation  will contribute to getting acquainted with the internal policies and proceedings of the 
Community in the fields of Health and  Social policy. The integration of Bulgarian  nationals in 
Community networks will make a definite contribution  to preparing Bulgaria for future  membership. 

-  Main factors  of uncertainty  which could affect  the specific  results of the  operation 

Since projects will be selected according to qualitative criteria, it will only be possible to measure the real 
impact on the basis of Bulgarian entities'  and citizens' capacity to respond to the calls for proposal to be 
launched by the Commission  under the two programmes. 

9.3 Monitoring and evaluation  of the operation 

The monitoring and evaluation procedures included  in the  Combating cancer and  AIDS  prevention 
programmes  (notably  in respect of evaluauon, as included  in the decisions establishing  the two 
programmes) will also cover operations financed for Bulgarian  beneficiaries. 

-ra-

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10. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE 

The administrative resources required will actually be mobilised following the annual  Commission  Decision 
on the allocation of resources, taking account in particular of manpower and additional  amounts granted by 
the budgetary authority. The supplementary needs can not, in any case, prejudge the decision that the 
Commission will need to take concerning: 

a) 
b) 

the request of new posts in the framework  of the APB 
the resources  allocation 

10.1 Effect  on the number  of posts  (in man/vears) 

Type  of  p o st 

Staff  required  to  manage  the 
operation 
Permanent 
posts 

Temporary 
posts 

Source 

duration 

Additional 
resources 

1998-
2 0 00 

Existing 
resources  of  the 
DG 
ordepartment 
concerned 

Officials  or 
temporary 
staff 
A 
B 
C 
Other  resources 
(Technical 
a s s i s t a n c e,  A-7002) 

TOTAL 

(1)  0 . 25  per  programme 
(2)  0 .1  per  programme 

0 . 5 ( 1) 
0 .2  (2) 

0 .7 

from 
1 9 98 

j 

1 0 .2  Overall  financial  i m p a ct  of  the  h u m an  resources 

Total 

Officials* 

2 2 6 . 8 00 

Temporary  staff 

Other  r e s o u r c es  (Technical 
assistance,  item  A-7002  ) 

(in  ECU) 

Method  of  c a l c u l a t i on  (total 
c o st  of  t he  a c t i on  for  t he 
period  1998-20O0) 
0.7  m a n / y e ar  (ECU 
1 0 8 . 0 0 0 / y e a r)  x  3  y e a rs 

TOTAL 

1 

2 2 6 . 8 00 

\ 

*  By  u s i ng  existing  r e s o u r c es  required  to  m a n a ge  the  operation  (calculation  b a s ed  on 
titles  A - l,  A-2,  A-4,  A-5  a nd  A-7). 
The  expenditure  of item  A-7002  (technical  assistance)  will  be  m et  from  the  receipts  (art. 
4§2,  third  i n d e nt  of  t he  Financial  Regulation)  received  from  t he  Bulgarian  participation 
in  C o m m u n i ty  p r o g r a m m es  (see  5.3.  of  the  Financial  Statement]". 

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10.3  Increase  in  other  administrative  expenditure  as  a result  of  the  operation 

. 

Budget  heading  (No  and 
title) 

. 
Total 

(in ECU) 

. 
Method  of  calculation  (total 
cost  of  the  action  for  the 
period 
1998-2000) 
(Cost  of  missions  1.200  ECU; 
cost  of  meetings  8 57  ECU) 

| 

: 

j 

A-701  -missions 

14.669  2  missions  x  2  programmes  x 

3  years 

A-7030  - meetings 

10.300  Participation  of  a  Bulgarian 
representative  in  2  annual 
meetings  x  2  programmes  x  3 
years 
Cost  of  the  additional  presence 
of  Bulgarian  representatives 

A-7031  -  compulsory 
meetings 
Total 
The above expenditure will  be met  from  the receipts (article 4§2,  third  indent of the financial regulation)  received 
from  the Bulgarian  participation  in Community  Programmes  (see  § 5.3  of the financial statement). 

24.969  | 

1 

| 

: 

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Proposal for a 
Council Decision 

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concerning  the  Community  position  within  the  Association  Council  on  the 
participation  of  Estonia  in  the  Community  programme  in  the  field  of  health 
promotion, information,  education  and training 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article  129, in conjunction  with Article 228 , paragraph 3,  1st alinéa thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European  Parliament, 

Whereas  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an  association  between  the  European 
Communities  and their Member  States, of the one part, and Estonia,  of the other part,  has 
been concluded by Decision  of the Council and the Commission  of 

Whereas  according  to  Article  108  of  the  Europe  Agreement,  Estonia  may  participate  in 
Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other  actions 
notably  in  the  field  of  Health  and  the  terms  and  conditions  of  Estonia  in  the  activities 
referred  to in the said Article shall be decided by the Association  Council, 

Whereas,  Decision  No  645/96/EC  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29 
March  1996  adopting  a  programme  of  Community  action  on  health  promotion, 
information,  education  and  training  within  the framework for  action  in the field of public 
health (1996 to 2000)1  and in particular  Article 6(2) thereof provides that this  programme 
shall be open to the participation  of  associated  Central European  countries in  accordance 
with the conditions  set  out  in the  Additional  Protocols  to  the Association  Agreements  on 
participation  in Community programmes. 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

The position ta be taken by the Community within the Association  Council  established by 
the Europe  Agreement  between  the European  Communities  and  their  Member  States,  of 
the one part,  and Estonia,  of the other part,  concerning the participation  of Estonia  in the 
Community  programme  in  the  field  of  Health  promotion,  Information,  Education  and 
Training is that set out in the attached  draft  decision of the Association Council. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council, 

OJNoL  95/1 of  16.04.1996 

20 

1998 
Draft  Decision  n°..../98  of  the  EC-Estonia  Association  Council  of. 
adopting  the  terms  and  conditions  for  the  participation  of  Estonia 
in  the 
Community  programme  in  the  field  of  Health  Promotion,  Information,  Education 
and  Training 

The ASSOCIATION  COUNCIL 

Having regard to the Europe Agreement  establishing an association between the European 
Communities and their Member  States, of the one part,  and the Republic of Estonia of the 
other part,  and in particular Article  108 thereof, 

Whereas  according  to  Article  108  of the  Europe  Agreement,  Estonia  may  participate  in 
Community framework programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other  Community 
actions notably in the field of Health, 

Whereas according to Article  108 of the said Europe Agreement  the terms and  conditions 
for the participation  of Estonia in the activities referred  to in Article  108 are to  be decided 
by the Association  Council, 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

Article  1 

Estonia  shall  participate  in  the  European  Community  programme  Health  promotion, 
information,  education  and  training  according  to  the  terms  and  conditions  set  out  in 
Annexes I and II which shall form  an integral part of this Decision. 

Article  2 

This Decision  shall apply until 31 December 2000. 

Article  3 

This Decision  shall enter into force on the first day of the month following  its adoption. 

Done at 

The Chairman 

For the Association  Council 

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ANNEX I 

Terms  and  conditions  for  the  participation  of  Estonia  in  the  Programme  Health 
promotion, information,  education  and training 

1. 
Estonia  shall  participate  in  all  activities  of  the  Health  promotion  programme 
(hereinafter  called  "the  Programme")  in  conformity,  unless  otherwise  provided  in  this 
Decision, with the objectives, criteria, procedures and timelimits laid down in Decision No 
645/96/EC  of the European  Parliament  and  of the  Council  of 29 March  1996  adopting  a 
programme  of  Community  action  on  health  promotion,  information,  education  and 
training within the framework for  action in the field of public health  (1996 to 2000)  and in 
particular Article 6(2) thereof. 

2. 
The  terms  and  conditions  for  the  submission,  assessment  and  selection  of 
applications  related  to  eligible  institutions,  organisations  and  individuals  of  Estonia  shall 
be the same as those applicable to eligible institutions,  organisations  and individuals of the 
Community. 

To ensure the Community dimension  of the Programme,  transnational  projects  and 
3. 
activities  proposed  by Estonia  will be  required  to  include  a minimum  number  of  partners 
from the Member  States of the Community.  This minimum  number will be decided  in the 
framework of the implementation  of the Programme, taking into account the nature  of the 
various  activities, the  number  of partners in a given  project,  and  the  number  of  countries 
participating in the Programme. 

Estonia  will  pay  each  year  a  contribution  to  the  general  budget  of  the  European 
4. 
Communities  to  cover  the  costs  resulting  from  its  participation  in  the  Programme  (see 
Annex  II).  The  Association  Committee  is  entitled  to  adapt  this  contribution  whenever 
necessary. 

5. 
The Member  States  of the  Community  and  Estonia  will make  every  effort,  within 
the  framework  of the existing  provisions, to facilitate  the free movement  and  residence  of 
all eligible persons to the programmes moving between Estonia and the Member  States  of 
the Community for the purpose of participating in activities covered by the Decision. 

6. 
Without  prejudice  to  the  responsibilities  of  the  Commission  and  the  Court  of 
Auditors  of the European  Community  in relation  to  the  monitoring  and  evaluation  of  the 
programme  pursuant  to  the  Decision  concerning  Health  promotion  (Article  7),  the 
participation  of Estonia in the Programme will be continuously monitored  on a partnership 
basis  involving  Estonia  and  the  Commission  of  the  European  Communities.  Estonia  will 
submit  the  necessary  reports  to  the  Commission  and  take  part  in  other  specific  activities 
set out by the Community in that  context. 

Without  prejudice  to  the  procedures  referred  to  in  Article  5  of  the  Decision  on 
7. 
Health  promotion,  Estonia  will  be  invited  to  any  co-ordination  meeting  on  any  question 
concerning  the  implementation  of  this  Decision  prior  to  the  regular  meetings  of  the 

Programme  Committee.  The  Commission  will  inform  Estonia  about  the  results  of  such 
regular meetings. 

8. 
The  language  to  be  used  as  regards  the  application  process,  contracts,  reports  to 
be submitted  and other  administrative  arrangements for the Programme, will be one of the 
official  languages of the Community. 

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ANNEX II 

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION  OF ESTONIA  TO HEALTH  PROMOTION 

1.  The financial contribution  of Estonia will cover; 

-  financial  support from the Programme to Estonian  participants, 
-  supplementary  costs  of  an  administrative  nature  related  to  the  management  of 

the Programme by the Commission  stemming from Estonia's  participation. 

2.  For  every financial year,  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  any  other financial 
support  received  from  the Programme  by the  Estonian  beneficiaries  will  not  exceed 
the contribution  paid by Estonia, after  deduction  of the supplementary  administrative 
costs. 

Should  the  contribution  paid  by  Estonia  to  the  general  budget  of  the  European 
Communities,  after  deduction  of  the  supplementary  administrative  costs,  be  higher 
than  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  other  financial  support  received  by  the 
Estonian beneficiaries from the Programme, the Commission  will transfer  the balance 
to  the  next  budgetary  exercise,  and  it  will  be  deducted  from  the  following  year's 
contribution.  Should such a balance be left when the Programme comes to an end, the 
corresponding amount will be reimbursed to Estonia. 

3.  Estonia's  annual  contribution  to  the  Health  promotion  programme  will  be  of  ECU 
21.400  from  1998. 
From  this  sum,  an  amount  of  ECU  1.400  will  cover 
supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the  management  of the Programme by 
the Commission  stemming from Estonia's  participation. 

4.  The  financial  regulations  applicable  to  the  general  budget  of  the  Community  will 

apply, notably to the management of the contribution  of Estonia. 

Upon  entry  into  force  of this  Decision  and  at  the  beginning  of  each  following  year, 
the  Commission  will  send  to  Estonia  a  call  for  funds  corresponding  to  its 
contribution to the costs under this Decision. 

This contribution will be expressed in ECU and paid into an ECU bank account of the 
Commission. 

Estonia will pay its contribution  to the annual  costs under this Decision  according  to 
the  call for  funds  and  at  the  latest  three  months  after  the  call  for  funds  is  sent.  Any 
delay in the payment  of the  contribution  shall give rise to  the  payment  of interest  by 
Estonia  on the outstanding  amount from the  due  date.  The  interest  rate  corresponds 
to the  rate applied by the European  Monetary  Co-operation  Fund,  for  the  month  of 
the due date, for its operations in ECU, increased by  1,5  percentage points. 

5.  Estonia  will  pay  the  supplementary  costs  of  an  administrative  nature  referred  to  in 

paragraph 3 from its national  budget. 

6.  Estonia  will  pay  50%  of  the  remaining  cost  of  its  participation  from  its  national 

budget. 

Subject  to  regular  Phare  programming  procedures,  the  remaining  50%  will  be  paid 
from  Estonia's  annual Phare allocation. 

2/ 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

1. TITLE OF  OPERATION 

Participation of Estonia in the  .programme on Health promotion 

2. BUDGET HEADING  INVOLVED 

B7-503 - Opening of Community Programmes to the associated countries of Central Europe 

3. LEGAL  BASIS 

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article  129, in conjunction  with 
Article 228, paragraph  3,  1st alinéa thereof. 

Article  108 of the Europe Agreement with Estonia (Articles 228 and 238) of 
the opening-up of Community programmes (OJ No 

) 

, providing for 

Decision No 645/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action oh health promotion, information, education and training within the 
framework for action in the public health (1996 to 2000) and in particular Article 6(2) thereof. 

4. DESCRIPTION  OF  OPERATION: 

4.1 General  objective 

Estonia's participation  in the Community programme concerned will come in addition to those 
Community programmes for which participation is foreseen, notably in the fields of education, 
training, youth, culture, SME and energy, and will further  contribute to its preparation  for 
accession as a key feature of a reinforced preaccession strategy. It will also enable Estonia to 
familiarise  itself with the procedures and methods used in the Community programme in the field 
of health promotion, information, education and training. 

The decision-making process for the opening-up of programmes involves a decision by the 
Association  Council between the Union and the associated country. This decision also lays down 
the practical arrangements for  opening up the programmes. 

The Europe Agreement with Estonia entered into force on 
participation  in a wide range of areas, amongst which Health and Social policy. 

and provides for Estonia's 

Other Community programmes, notably in the fields of culture, energy, the environment,  SMEs. 
research etc, have been or will shortly be opened up to the associated countries of Central Europe. 

4.2 Period covered and arrangements for renewal 

Until the end of the Community programmes concerned, i.e. 31.12.2000.  The PHARE 
contribution, however, is dependent on decisions taken as regards the budget after  1999. 

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5. CLASSIFICATION  OF EXPENDITURE  OR  REVENUE 

5.1 Non-compulsory expenditure 

5.2 Differentiated  appropriations 

5.3 Type of revenue involved: 

Since Article  108 of the Europe Agreement stipulates that Estonia itself will meet the costs 
resulting from its participation, it will be invited to transfer its contribution to item 6091 of the 
EUs budget receipts. However, as Article  108 states that the Community may supplement 
Estonia's contribution (through its national Phare allocation), Estonia will contribute only part 
from  its national budget, with the remainder being charged to heading B7-503. A transfer from the 
relevant PHARE appropriations (article B7-5000) to article B7-503 will be made upon receipt of 
Estonia's contribution. 

6. TYPE OF EXPENDITURE OR REVENUE 

-  100% subsidy 

-  subsidy for joint financing with other sources in the public and/or private sector 

-  no provision for all or part of the Community contribution to be reimbursed 

As far as revenue is concerned, provision for Estonia's contribution to cover the cost of its 
participation is made under item 6091. The revenue will be allocated to the items for expenditure 
on the programme in question and, where appropriate, to the relevant items of operating 
expenditure. 

The total revenue expected is given under item 7.4. 

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7. FINANCIAL  IMPACT 

7.1  Method of calculating total  cost of operation for  1998,  1999 and 2000 financial years (link 

between individual costs and total cost) 

The calculation  is based on the following  preconditions: 

-  each partner country's contribution to the financing of the activities referred  to in the Europe 

Agreement is calculated according to the principle that the country bears the cost of 
participation  itself. Heading 6091 has been created  in the statement of budget revenue for that 
purpose; 

- 

the Community may decide on a case-by-case basis to pay a supplement to the partner 
country's contribution. The supplement may be in the form of a contribution under the national 
PHARE programme. 

Based on the Europe Agreement with Estonia, the financial and budgetary arrangements for the 
programme concerned are as follows: the costs have been calculated on the basis of various 
parameters  inherent in the programmes  i.e. GDP per capita as weighted with PPP  (purchasing 
power parities), population, and health expenditure. 

The cost of Estonia's participation  in Health promotion  from  1998 will be ECU 21.400 per year. 

The above-mentioned figure, from which the supplementary  administrative costs -to be borne 
exclusively by Estonia- have to be deducted, are divided per year as follows.  50% of the 
operational costs will be covered from Estonia's national budget and - subject to the Phare 
procedures for  prograrnming  item B7-503 - 50% from the annual PHARE budget for  Estonia. 

7.2  Itemised breakdown of cost 

Programme 

1998 

1999 

2000 

Total 

in ECU 

of which 
Estonia 

of which 
Phare 

Health promotion 

20.000 

20.000 

20.000 

60.000 

30.000 

30.000 

T e^ 

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7.3  Operational  expenditure on studies, expert meetings, etc., included in Part B:  None 

7.4  Schedule for multiannual  operations 

Amounts to be charged to item B7-503 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
vears 
Total 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

2002 

TOTAL 

10.000 

10.000 

10.000 

0 

30.000 

4.235 

3.835 
4.730 

1.930 
3.910 
4.460 

1.360 
3.824 

1.716 

10.000 
10.000 
10.000 

4.235 

8.565 

10.300 

5.184 

1.716 

30.000 

(*) Schedule based on the method of payment currently applying to the programme. 

The foreseeable  annual receipts are as  follows: 

Item 6091 

1998 

1999 

2000 

subsequent 
vears 

TOTAL 

operational 
part 
administrative 
part 
Total 

10.000 

10.000 

10.000 

0 

30.000 

1.400 

1.400 

1.400 

11.400 

11.400 

11.400 

4.200 

34.200 

8.  FRAUD PREVENTION MEASURES; RESULTS OF MEASURES TAKEN 

All the Commission's contracts, agreements and other legal commitments provide for on-the-spot checks 
by the Commission and Court of Auditors. Among other tilings, the beneficiaries of the operations are 
obliged to file reports and financial statements. These are analysed from the point of view of their content 
and the eligibility of the expenditure in line with the objective of Community  financing. 

The anti-fraud  provisions of the basic budget headings apply to this heading too when adapted to the case 
of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. 

30 

9.  ELEMENTS OF COST-EFFECTTVENESS ANALYSIS 

9.1.  Specific and quantified objectives: target population 

The Health Promotion Programme covers a specific and targeted population and defines yearly priorities 
covering target objectives. Minorities,  low income citizens and all those whose quality of life is below 
average are more at-risk and have lower health status.  Particular attention will therefore be paid to this 
population. 

9.2. Grounds for the operation 

-  Need for  Community financial aid 

In view of the high cost of participation in the programmes and Estonia's precarious budgetary situation, 
assistance from PHARE as provided for in Article 108 of the Europe Agreement is essential. 

-  Choice of ways and means 

With a contribution from Estonia's national budget, supplemented by one from PHARE, Estonia's 
participation will contribute to getting acquainted with the internal policies and proceedings of the 
Community in the fields of Health policy. The integration of Estonian nationals in Community networks 
will make a definite contribution to preparing Estonia for future membership. 

-  * Main factors of uncertainty which could affect the specific results of the operation 

Since projects will be selected according to qualitative criteria, it will only be possible to measure the real 
impact on the basis of Estonian entities' and citizens' capacity to respond to the calls for proposal to be 
launched by the Commission under the programme. 

9.3 Monitoring and evaluation of the operation 

The monitoring and evaluation procedures included in the Health promotion programme (notably in 
respect of evaluation, as included in the decision establishing the programme) will also cover operations 
financed  for Estonian beneficiaries. 

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10. ADMINISTRATIVE  EXPENDITURE 

The administrative  resources  required will actually be mobilised following the annual Commission  Decision 
on the allocation  of resources, taking account  in particular of manpower and additional amounts granted by 
the budgetary  authority. The supplementary  needs can not, in any case, prejudge the decision that the 
Commission will need to take concerning: 

the request of new posts  in die framework  of the APB 
the resources  allocation 

a) 
b) 
10.1 Effect  on the number of posts  (in man/vears) 

Type  of  post 

StafT required  to  manage  the 
operation 
Permanent 
posts 

Temporary 
posts 

Source 

duration 

Additional 
resources 

1998-
2 0 00 

Existing 
resources  of  the 
DG 
or/department 
concerned 

Officials  or 
temporary 
stafT 
A 
B 
C 
Other  resources 
(Technical 
assistance,  A-7002) 

TOTAL 

• 

0 . 25 
0 .1 

0 . 0 04 

0 . 35 

0 . 0 04 

| 

(1)  0 . 25  per  p r o g r a m me 
(2)  0 .1  per  programme 

1 0 .2  Overall  financial 

i m p a ct  of  t he  human  r e s o u r c es 

Total 

Officials* 

1 1 3 . 4 00 

Temporary  staff 

(in  ECU) 

Method  of  calculation  (total 
c o st  of  t he  a c t i on  for  t he 
period  1 9 9 8 - 2 0 0 0) 
0 . 35  m a n / y e ar  (ECU 
1 0 8 . 0 0 0 / y e a r)  x  3  y e a rs 

Other  r e s o u r c es  (Technical 
assistance,  item  A-7002  ) 

1.200 

0 . 0 04  m a n / y e ar  (ECU 
1 0 0 . 0 0 0 / y e a r)  x  3  y e a rs 

1 

TOTAL 
1 1 4 . 6 00 
* By  u s i ng  existing  r e s o u r c es  required  to  m a n a ge  the  operation  (calculation  b a s ed  on 
titles  A - l,  A-2,  A-4,  A-5  a nd  A-7). 
The  e x p e n d i t u re  of  item  A-7002  (technical  assistance)  will  be  m et  from  the  receipts  (art. 
4§2,  third  i n d e nt  of  the  Financial  Regulation)  received  from  the  Estonian  participation 
in  C o m m u n i ty  p r o g r a m m es  (see  5.3.  of  the  Financial  Statement). 

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10.3  Increase  in  other  administrative  expenditure  as  a result  of  the  operation 

Budget  heading  (No  and 
title) 

Total 

(in ECU) 

Method  of  calculation  (total 
cost  of  the  action  for  the 
period 
1998-2000) 
(Cost  of  missions  l.OOO ECU; 
cost  of  meetings  857  ECU) 

A-701  -missions 
A-7030  - meetings 

1.000  1  mission 

Rounded  up2.000  Participation  of  an  Estonian 

A-7031  - compulsory 
meetings 
Total 
The above expenditure will be met from the receipts (article 4§2, third indent of the financial regulation) received 
from the Estonian participation in Community Programmes (see § 5.3 of the financial statement). 

3.00Q 1 

representative  in  2  meetings 
Cost  of  the  additional  presence 
of Estonian  representatives 

1 

^K 

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concerning  the  Community  position  within  the  Association  Council  on  the 
participation  of Hungary in the Community  programmes  in the fields of Health  and 
Social  policy 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article  129  and  Article  235,  in  conjunction  with  Article  228,  paragraph  3,  1st  alinéa 
thereof, 

Having .regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 

Whereas  the  Additional  Protocol  to  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an  association 
between  the  European  Communities  and  their  Member  States,  of  the  one  part,  and 
Hungary,  of  the  other  part,  has  been  concluded  by  Decision  of  the  Council  and  the 
Commission of 4 December  1995. 

Whereas  according  to  Article  1 of the  Additional  Protocol,  Hungary  may  participate  in 
Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other  actions 
notably in the fields of Health  and  Social  policy  and,  pursuant  to  Article 2, the terms  and 
conditions  of  Hungary's  participation  in  the  activities  referred  to  in  Article  1  shall  be 
decided by the Association Council, 

Whereas,  Decision  No  645/96/EC  of the  European  Parliament  and  of the  Council  of  29 
March  1996  adopting  a  programme  of  Community  action  on  health  promotion, 
information,  education  and  training  within  the  framework  for  action  in  the  public  health 
(1996  to  2000)1  and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof,  Decision  No  646/96/EC  of  the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29  March  1996  adopting  an  action  plan  to 
combat  cancer  within  the  framework  for  action  in  the  field  of  public  health  (1996  to 
2000)2  and  in-particular  Article  6(2)  thereof,  Decision  No  647/96/EC  of  the  European 
Parliament  and  of the  Council  of  29 March  1996  adopting  a  programme  of  Community 
action  on  the  prevention  of  AIDS  and  certain  other  communicable  diseases  within  the 
framework  for  action  in the field of public  health  (1996-2000)3  and  in  particular  Article 
6(2) thereof, Decision No  102/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 
December  1996  adopting  a programme  of  Community  action  on  the  prevention  of  drug 
dependence within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996-2000)4  and 
in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof,  and  Council  Decision  (95/593/EC)  of  22  December 
1995  on  a  medium-term  Community  action  programme  on  equal  opportunities  for  men 

1 OJ No L 95/1 of 16.04.1996 
2 OJ No L 95/9 of 16.04.1996 
3 OJ No L 95/16 of 16.04.1996 
4 OJ No LI 9/25 of 22.01.1997 

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and  women  (1996-2000)5  and  in  particular  Article  6(1)  thereof,  provide  that  these 
programmes shall be open to the participation of associated Central European countries in 
accordance  with  the  conditions  set  out  in  the  Additional  Protocols  to  the  Association 
Agreements on participation in Community programmes. 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council established by 
the Europe Agreement between the European  Communities and, their Member  States, of 
the one part,  and Hungary,  of the other part,  concerning the participation  of Hungary in 
Community Programmes  in the fields of Health  and  Social  policy  is that  set  out  in the 
attached draft decision of the Association Council. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council, 

5 OJ No L 335/37 of 30.12.1995 

1998 
Draft  Decision  n°..../98  of  the  EC-Hungary  Association  Council  of. 
adopting  the  terms  and  conditions  for the  participation  of Hungary  in  Community 
Programmes  in the fields  of Health and Social  policy 

The ASSOCIATION  COUNCIL 

Having regard to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities  and  their Member  States,  of the  one  part,  and  the Republic  of Hungary  of 
the other part,1 

Having  regard  to  the  Additional  Protocol  to  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an 
association between the European  Communities and their Member  States, of the one part, 
and  the  Republic  of  Hungary,  of  the  other  part,  concerning  Hungary's  participation  in 
Community programmes2,  and in particular Article  1 and 2 thereof, 

Whereas according  to  Article  1 of the said  Additional  Protocol,  Hungary  may  participate 
in  Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other 
Community actions notably in the fields of Health and Social policy, 

Whereas  according  to  Article 2  of the  said  Additional  Protocol  the  terms  and  conditions 
for the participation  of Hungary  in the activities referred  to  in Article  1 are to  be  decided 
by the Association  Council, 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

Article  1 

Hungary  shall  participate  in  the  European  Community  programmes  Health  promotion, 
Combating  cancer,  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases,  Drug 
dependence  and  Equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women  according  to  the  terms  and 
conditions set out in Annexes I and JJ which shall form an integral part of this Decision. 

Article  2 

This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2000. 

Article  3 

This Decision shall enter into force on the first day of the month following  its adoption. 

Done at 

The Chairman 

For the Association  Council 

1  OJN°L347 of 31.12.1993 
2  OJN°L317of30.12.1995 

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ANNEX I 

Terms and conditions for the participation  of Hungary in the Programmes  Health 
promotion, Combating  cancer, Prevention  of AIDS and other  communicable 
diseases, Drug dependence and Equal opportunities  for men and women. 

1. 
Hungary  shall  participate  in  all  activities  of  the  Health  promotion,  Combating 
cancer,  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases,  Drug  dependence  and 
Equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women  programmes  (hereinafter  called  "the 
Programmes")  in  conformity,  unless  otherwise  provided  in  this  Decision,  with  the 
objectives,  criteria, procedures  and  deadlines as defined  in Decision No  645/96/EC  of the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29  March  1996  adopting  a  programme  of 
Community  action  on  health  promotion,  information,  education  and  training  within  the 
framework  for  action  in  the  public  health  (1996  to  2000)  and  in  particular  Article  6(2) 
thereof,  Decision  No  646/96/EC  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29 
March  1996 adopting  an action  plan to  combat  cancer within the framework for  action in 
the field of  public  health  (1996  to  2000)  and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof  Decision 
No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting 
a  programme  of  Community  action  on  the  prevention  of  AIDS  and  certain  other 
communicable diseases within the framework for action in the field of public health  (1996-
2000)  and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof,  Decision  No  102/97/EC  of  the  European 
Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  16  December  1996  adopting  a  programme  of 
Community action  on the prevention  of drug  dependence within the framework for  action 
in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,  and  Council 
Decision  (95/593/EC)  of  22  December  1995  on  a  medium-term  Community  action 
programme  on  equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women  (1996-2000)  and  in  particular 
Article 6(1) thereof. 

2. 
The  terms  and  conditions  for  the  submission,  assessment  and  selection  of 
applications  related  to  eligible  institutions,  organisations  and  individuals  of  Hungary  will 
be  as  far  as  possible  in  conformity  with  those  prevailing  in  the  Member  States  of  the 
Community. 

To  ensure  the  Community  dimension  of  the  Programmes,  transnational  projects 
3. 
and  activities  proposed  by  Hungary  will  be  required  to  include  a  minimum  number  of 
partners  from  the  Member  States  of  the  Community.  This  minimum  number  will  be 
decided  in the framework of  the  implementation  of the Programmes,  taking  into  account 
the  nature  of  the  various  activities,  the  number  of  partners  in  a  given  project,  and  the 
number of countries participating in the Programmes. 

Hungary  will pay each year  a  contribution  to  the  general  budget  of the  European 
4. 
Communities  to  cover  the  costs  resulting  from  its  participation  in  the  Programmes  (see 
Annex  II).  The  Association  Committee  is  entitled  to  adapt  this  contribution  whenever 
necessary. 

5. 
The Member  States of the Community  and Hungary will  make every  effort,  within 
the framework of the existing  provisions, to  facilitate  the free movement  and  residence  of 

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all eligible  persons  to  the  programmes  moving between  Hungary  and  the Member  States 
of the Community for the purpose of participating in activities covered by the Decision. 

6. 
Without  prejudice  to  the  responsibilities  of  the  Commission  and  the  Court  of 
Auditors  of the European  Community  in relation  to the  monitoring  and  evaluation  of  the 
programmes  pursuant  to  the Decisions  concerning  Health  promotion,  Combating  cancer, 
Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases,  Drug  dependence  and  Equal 
opportunities  for  men  and  women  (Articles  7,  7,  7,  7  and  11 
respectively),  the 
participation  of  Hungary  in  the  Programmes  will  be  continuously  monitored  on  a 
partnership  basis  involving Hungary  and  the Commission  of the  European  Communities. 
Hungary  will  submit  the  necessary  reports  to  the  Commission  and  take  part  in  other 
specific  activities set out by the Community in that context. 

7. 
Without  prejudice  to  the  procedures  referred  to  in  Article  5  of  the  Decision  on 
Health  promotion,  Article  5  of  the  Decision  on  Combating  cancer,  Article  5  of  the 
Decision  on  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases,  Article  5  of  the 
Decision  on  Drug  dependence  and  Article  9  of  the  Decision  on  Equal  opportunities  for 
men  and  women,  Hungary  will be  invited.to any  co-ordination  meeting  on  any  question 
concerning  the  implementation  of  this  Decision  prior  to  the  regular  meetings  of  the 
Programme  Committees.  The  Commission  will inform  Hungary  about  the  results  of  such 
regular meetings. 

The  language  to  be  used  as regards  the  application  process,  contracts,  reports  to 
8. 
be  submitted  and  other  administrative  arrangements  for  the  Programmes,  will  be  one  of 
the official  languages of the Community. 

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ANNEXE 

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION  OF HUNGARY  TO HEALTH  PROMOTION, 
COMBATING  CANCER, PREVENTION  OF AIDS AND  OTHER 
COMMUNICABLE  DISEASES, DRUG DEPENDENCE AND EQUAL 
OPPORTUNITIES  FOR MEN AND WOMEN. 

1.  The financial contribution of Hungary will cover; 

-  financial  support from the Programmes to Hungarian participants, 
-  supplementary  costs  of an administrative  nature related  to  the  management  of 
the Programmes by the Commission stemming from Hungary's participation. 

2.  For  every financial year,  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  any  other  financial 
support received from the Programmes by the Hungarian beneficiaries will not exceed 
the contribution paid by Hungary, after deduction of the supplementary administrative 
costs. 

Should  the  contribution  paid  by  Hungary  to  the  general  budget  of  the  European 
Communities,  after  deduction  of  the  supplementary  administrative  costs,  be  higher 
than the aggregated amount of subsidies or other the financial support received by the 
Hungarian  beneficiaries  from  the  Programmes,  the  Commission  will  transfer  the 
balance  to  the  next  budgetary  exercise,  and  it  will  be  deducted from the  following 
year's contribution.  Should  such a balance be left  when the Programmes  come  to an 
end, the corresponding amount will be reimbursed to Hungary. 

3.  Health promotion 

Hungary's annual contribution will be of ECU 96.621 from 1998.  From this sum, an 
amount  of ECU  6.321  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 
management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Hungary's 
participation. 

4.  Combating cancer 

Hungary's annual contribution will be of ECU  167.476 from 1998.  From this sum, 
an amount of ECU  10.956 will cover supplementary administrative  costs  related to 
the  management  of  the  Programme  by the  Commission  stemming from Hungary's 
participation. 

5.  Prevention of AIDS and other communicable diseases 

Hungary's annual contribution will be of ECU  128.828 from 1998.  From this sum, 
an amount  of ECU  8.429  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to 
the  management  of  the  Programme  by the  Commission  stemming from Hungary's 
participation. 

6.  Drug dependence 

Hungary's annual contribution will be of ECU 64.414 from 1998.  From this sum, an 
amount  of ECU  4.214  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 

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management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Hungary's 
participation. 

7.  Equal opportunities for men and women 

Hungary's annual contribution  will be of ECU  109.170 from 1998.  From this sum, 
an amount of ECU 7.142 will cover supplementary administrative costs  related to the 
management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Hungary's 
participation. 

8.  The financial regulations  applicable  to  the  general  budget  of  the  Community  will 

apply, notably to the management of the contribution of Hungary. 

Upon  entry into force  of this Decision  and at the beginning of each following  year, 
the  Commission  will  send  to  Hungary  a  call  for  funds  corresponding  to  its 
contribution to the costs under this Decision. 

This contribution will be expressed in ECU and paid into an ECU bank account of the 
Commission. 

Hungary will pay its contribution to the annual costs under this Decision according to 
the call for  funds  and at the latest three months after  the call for  funds  is sent. Any 
delay in the payment of the contribution  shall give rise to the payment of interest by 
Hungary on the outstanding amount from the due date. The interest rate corresponds 
to the rate applied by the European Monetary  Co-operation Fund, for  the month of 
the due date, for its operations in ECU, increased by 1,5 percentage points. 

9.  Hungary will pay the supplementary  costs of an administrative nature referred  to in 

paragraph 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 from its national budget. 

10.  Hungary  will  pay  50% of the  remaining  cost  of its  participation from its  national 

budget. 

Subject  to regular Phare programming procedures, the remaining  50% will be paid 
from  Hungary's annual Phare allocation. 

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FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

1. TITLE OF OPERATION 

Participation of Hungary in programmes  on Health promotion, Combating cancer, 
Prevention  of AIDS and other communicable diseases, Drug dependence and Equal 
opportunities for men and women 

2. BUDGET HEADING  INVOLVED 

B7-503 - Opening of Community Programmes to the associated countries of Central Europe 

3. LEGAL  BASIS 

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles  129 and 235, in 
conjunction  with Article 228, paragraph  3,  1st alinéa thereof 

Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement with Hungary (Articles 228 and 238) of 4 December 
1995, (entry into force:  1  February  1996) providing for the opening-up of Community programmes 
(OJNo 317/30 of 30.12.95) 

Decision No 645/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on health promotion, information, education and training within the 
framework  for action in the public health (1996 to 2000) and in particular Article 6(2) thereof. 

Decision No 646/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting an 
action plan to combat cancer within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996 to 2000) 
and in particular Article 6(2) thereof 

Decision No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on the prevention of AIDS and certain other communicable diseases 
within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(2) 
thereof, 

Decision No 102/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on the prevention of drug dependence within the framework for action 
in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(2) thereof; 

Council Decision (95/593/EC) of 22 December 1995 on a medium-term Community action programme on 
equal opportunities for men and women (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(1) thereof 

4. DESCRIPTION  OF OPERATION: 

4.1 General  objective 

Hungary's participation  in the five Community programmes concerned will come in addition to 
those Community programmes in which it already participates, e.g. Leonardo da Vinci, Socrates 
and Youth for Europe, and will further  contribute to its preparation for accession as a key feature 
of a reinforced  preaccession strategy. It will also enable Hungary to familiarise  itself with the 
procedures and methods used in Community programmes in the fields of Health and Social policy. 

ml  4z. 

The decision-making process for the opening-up of programmes involves a decision by the 
Association Council between the Union and the associated country. This decision also lays down 
the practical arrangements for opening up the programmes. 

The Additional Protocol with Hungary entered into force on  1  February  1996 and provides for 
Hungary's participation in a wide range of areas, amongst which Health and Social policy. 

Other Community programmes, notably in the fields of culture, energy, the environment  SMEs. 
research etc, have been or will shortly be opened up to the associated countries of Central Europe. 

4.2 Period covered and arrangements for  renewal 

Until the end of the Community programmes concerned, i.e. 31.12.2000.  The PHARE 
contribution, however, is dependent on decisions taken as regards the budget after  1999. 

5. CLASSIFICATION  OF EXPENDITURE OR REVENUE 

5.1 Non-compulsory expenditure 

5.2 Differentiated  appropriations 

5.3 Type of revenue involved: 

Since the first paragraph of Article 3 of the Additional Protocol stipulates that Hungary itself will 
meet the costs resulting from its participation, it will be invited to transfer  its contribution to item 
6091 of the ELPs budget receipts. However, as the second paragraph of Article 3 states that the 
Community may supplement Hungary's contribution  (through its national Phare allocation), 
Hungary will contribute only part from its national budget, with the remainder being charged to 
heading B7-503.  A transfer from the relevant Phare appropriations  (article B7-500) to article B7-
503 will be made upon receipt of Hungary's  contribution. 

6. TYPE OF EXPENDITURE OR REVENUE 

-  100% subsidy 

-  subsidy forjoint financing with other sources in the public and/or private sector 

-  no provision for all or part of the Community contribution to be reimbursed 

As far as revenue is concerned, provision for Hungary's contribution to cover the cost of its 
participation is made under item 6091. The revenue will be allocated to the items for  expenditure 
on the five programmes in question and, where appropriate, to the relevant items of operating 
expenditure. 

The total revenue expected is given under item 7.4. 

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7. FINANCIAL  IMPACT 

7.1  Method of calculating total cost of operation for  1998,  1999 and 2000 financial years (link 

between individual costs and total cost) 

The calculation  is based on the following  preconditions: 

-  each partner country's contribution to the financing of the activities referred to in the Protocol is 

calculated according to the principle that the country bears the cost of participation itself. 
Heading 6091 has been created in the statement of budget revenue for that purpose; 

- 

the Community may decide on a case-by-case basis to pay a supplement to the partner 
country's contribution. The supplement may be in the form  of a contribution under the national 
PHARE programme. 

Based on the Additional Protocol with Hungary, the financial and budgetary arrangements for the 
five programmes concerned are as follows: the costs have been calculated on the basis of various 
parameters  inherent in the five programmes, i.e. GDP per capita as weighted with PPP  (purchasing 
power parities), population, and, where appropriate, health expenditure. 

The cost of Hungary's participation  in Health promotion from 1998 will be ECU 96.621 per year. 

For Combating cancer the annual contribution will be ECU  167.476 from 1998. 

For prevention of AIDS  arid other communicable diseases the annual contribution will be ECU 
128.828 from 1998. 

For Drug dependence the annual contribution will be ECU 64.414 from 1998. 

For Equal opportunities for men and women the annual contribution will be ECU  109.170 from 
1998. 

The above-mentioned figures, from which the supplementary  adrninistrative costs -to be borne 
exclusively by Hungary- have to be deducted, are divided per year and per programme as follows. 
50% of the operational  costs will be covered from Hungary's national budget and - subject to the 
procedures for programming the Phare programme - 50% from the annual Phare budget for 
Hungary. 

7.2  Itemised breakdown of cost 

Programme 

1998 

1999 

2000 

Health  promotion 
Combating  cancer 
AIDS prevention 
Drug  dependence 
Equal 
opportunities  for 
men and women 
Total 

90.300 
156.520 
120.400 
60.200 
102.028 

90.300 
156.520 
120.400 
60.200 
102.028 

90.300 
156.520 
120.400 
60.200 
102.028 

in ECU 
Total 

270.900 
469.560 
361.200 
180.600 
306.084 

of which 
Hungary 

135.450 
234.780 
180.600 
90.300 
153.042 

of which 
Phare 
135.450 
234.780 
180.600 
90.300 
153.042 

529.448 

529.448 

529.448 

1.588.344 

794.172 

794.172 

7.3  Operational expenditure on studies, expert meetings, etc., included in Part B: 

None 

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7.4  Schedule for multiannual operations 

Amounts to be charged to item B7-503 

1998 
264.724 

1999 
264.724 

2000 
264.724 

2001 

2002 

TOTAL 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

Equal opportunities: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

Health Promotion: 

794.172 

264.724 
264.724 
264.724 

120.304 

119.570 
120.304 

24.850 
106.470 
120.304 

37.950 
118.710 

25.710 

120.304 

239.874 

251.624 

156.660 

25.710 

794.172 

1998 

51.014 

1999 

2000 

2001 

TOTAL 

51.014 

51.014 

0 

153.042 

15.304 

35.710 
15.304 

35.710 
15.304 

35.710 

51.014 
51.014 
51.014 

* 

15.304 

51.014 

51.014 

35.710 

153.042 

Commitment 
appropriations 

Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 
45.150 

1999 
45.150 

2000 
45.150 

2001 
0 

2002 
0 

TOTAL 
135.450 

20.000 

16.500 
20.000 

8.650 
14.500 
20.000 

10.650 
16.500 

8.650 

45.150 
45.150 
45.150 

20.000 

36.500 

43.150 

27.150 

8.650 

135.450 

Combating  Cancer: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
vears 

1998 
78.260 

1999 
78.260 

2000 
78.260 

2001 
0 

2002 
0 

TOTAL 
234.780 

40.000 

31.260 
40.000 

7.000 
28.260 
40.000 

10.000 
31.000 

__^____^_____ 

. ._ 

....— 

- r a-

78.260 
78.260 
78.260 

7.260 

-

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Total 

40.000 

71.260 

75.260 

41.000 

7.260 

234.780 

Prevention of AIDS and other communicable diseases 

Commitment 
appropriations 

Payment 
appropriations 

1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 
60.200 

1999 
60.200 

2000 
60.200 

2001 
0 

2002 
0 

TOTAL 
180.600 

30.000 

24.100 
30.000 

6.100 
18.000 
30.000 

12.200 
24.000 

6.200 

60.200 
60.200 
60.200 

30.000 

74.100 

54.100 

36.200 

6.200 

180.600 

Drug dependence: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 

1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 
30.100 

1999 
30.100 

2000 
30^100 

2001 
0 

2002 
0 

TOTAL 
90.300 

15.000 

12.000 
15.000 

3.100 
10.000 
15.000 

5.100 
11.500 

3.600 

30.100 
30.100 
30.100 

15.000 

27.000 

28.100 

16.600 

3.600 

90.300 

| 
J 
i 
I 

| 

| 

! 

! 

1 

| 

(*) Schedule based  on the method of payment currently applying to these programmes 

The foreseeable annual receipts are as follows: 

Item 6091 

1998 

1999 

2000 

subsequent 
years 

TOTAL 

operational 
part 
administrative 
part 
Total 

264.724 

264.724 

264.724 

0 

794.172 

37.062 

37.062 

37.062 

301.786 

301.786 

301.786 

111.186 

905.358 

8.  FRAUD PREVENTION MEASURES; RESULTS OF MEASURES TAKEN 

All the Commission's contracts, agreements and other legal commitments provide for on-the-spot checks 
by the Commission and Court of Auditors. Among other things, the beneficiaries of the operations are 
obliged to file reports and financial statements. These are analysed from the point of view of their content 
and the eligibility of the expenditure in line with the objective of Community  financing. 

The anti-fraud provisions of the basic budget headings apply to this heading too when adapted to the case 
of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. 

46 

9.  ELEMENTS OF COST-EFFECTWENESS ANALYSIS 

9.1.  Specific and quantified objectives; target population 

The objective of participation in the Fourth Action Programme on equal opportunities between men and 
women is the raising of awareness for equal opportunities rights and practices within the general public 
and the enforcement of equality directives. A particular target group is constituted by lawyers and 
representatives of governmental and non-governmental institutions who are in charge of monitoring the 
respect of equal opportunities laws and policies. 

Concerning the Health Programmes, each programme covers a specific and targeted population and 
defines yearly priorities covering target objectives. Minorities, low income citizens and all those whose 
quality of life is below average are more at risk and have lower health status. Particullar attention will 
therefore be paid to this population. 

9.2. Grounds for the operation 

-  Need for  Community financial aid 

In view of the high cost of participation in the programmes and Hungary's precarious budgetary situation, 
assistance from PHARE as provided for in Article 3(2) of the Additional Protocol is essential. 

-  Choice of ways and means 

With a contribution from Hungary's national budget, supplemented by one from PHARE, Hungary's 
participation will contribute to getting acquainted with the internal policies and proceedings of the 
Community in the fields of Health and Social policy. The integration of Hungarian nationals in 
Community networks will make a definite contribution to preparing Hungary for future membership. 

-  Main factors of uncertainty which could affect the specific results of the operation 

Since projects will be selected according to qualitative criteria, it will only be possible to measure the real 
impact on the basis of Hungarian entities' and citizens' capacity to respond to the calls for proposal to be 
launched by the Commission under the five programmes. 

9.3 Monitoring and evaluation of the operation 

The monitoring and evaluation procedures included in the Health promotion, Combating cancer, AIDS 
prevention, Drug dependence and Equal opportunities for men and women programmes (notably in 
respect of evaluation, as included in the decisions establishing the five programmes) will also cover 
operations financed for Hungarian beneficiaries. 

47 

10. ADMINISTRATIVE  EXPENDITURE 

The administrative resources required will actually be mobilised following the annual Commission  Decision 
on the allocation of resources, taking account in particular of manpower and additional amounts granted by 
the budgetary authority. The supplementary needs can not, in any case, prejudge the decision that the 
Commission will need to take concerning: 

a) 
b) 

the request of new posts in the framework of the APB 
the resources allocation 

10.1 Effect  on the number  of posts  (in man/years) 

Type  of  post 

Staff  required  to  manage  the 
operation 
Permanent 
posts 

Temporary 
posts 

Officials  or 
temporary 
staff 
A 
B 
C 
Other  resources 
(Technical 
assistance,  A-70O2) 

TOTAL 

1)  0 . 25  per  progx 
(2)  0 .1  per  programme 

•amine 

Source 

duration 

Additional 
resources 

1998-
2 0 00 

Existing 
resources  of  the 
DG or 
department 
concerned 

H' 

1 . 2 5 ( 1) 
0 .5  (2) 

1.75 

0 . 1 21 

0 . 1 21 

1 0 .2  Overall  financial 

i m p a ct  of  t he  h u m an  r e s o u r c es 

^ __ 

Total 

Officials* 

5 6 7 . 0 00 

Te mporary ~st aff 

(in  ECU) 

Method  of  c a l c u l a t i on  (total 
c o st  of  t he  a c t i on  for  t he 
period  1 9 9 8 - 2 0 0 0) 
1.75  m a n / y e ar  (ECU 
1 0 8 . 0 0 0 / y e a r)  x  3  y e a rs 

Other  r e s o u r c es  (Technical 
assistance,  item  A-7002  ) 

3 6 . 1 86 

0 . 1 21  m a n / y e ar  (ECU  1 0 0 . 0 00 
year  x  3  years) 

6 0 3 . 1 86 

TOTAL 
By  u s i ng  existing  r e s o u r c es  required  to  m a n a ge  the  operation  (calculation  b a s ed  on 
titles  A - l,  A-2,  A-4,  A-5  a nd  A-7). 
The  expenditure  of  item  A-7002  (technical  assistance)  will  be  m et  from  t he  receipts  (art. 
4§2,  third  i n d e nt  of  t he  Financial  Regulation)  received  from  t he  H u n g a r i an  participation 
in  C o m m u n i ty  p r o g r a m m es  (see  5.3.  of  the  Financial  Statement). 

- *^ 

48 

10.3  Increase  in  other  administrative  expenditure  as  a result  of  the  operation 

Budget  heading  (No  and 
title) 

Total 

(in ECU) 

Method  of  calculation  (total 
cost  of  the  action  for  the 
period 
1998-2000) 
(Cost  of  missions  1.000  ECU; 
cost  of  meetings  857  ECU) 

A-701  -missions 

30.000  2  missions  x  5  programmes  x  3 

A-7030  -  meetings 

years 

Rounded  up  Participation  of  a  Hungarian 

45.000  representative  in  3  annual 

A-7031  - compulsory 
meetings 
Total 
The above expenditure will be met from the receipts (article 4§2, third indent of the financial  regulation) received 
from the Hungarian participation in Community Programmes (see § 5.3 of the financial  statement). 

75.000  | 

1 

meetings  x  5  programmes  x  3 
years 
Cost  of  the  additional  presence 
of  Hungarian  representatives 

- *^ 

49 

Proposa] for a 
Council Decision 
of... 

3 ^ | o - AS  <o  C  c ^s _ 

concerning  the  Community  position  within  the  Association  Council  on  the 
participation  of Lithuania  in  the  Community  programmes  in  the  fields  of Health 
and Social policy 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article  129  and  Article  235,  in  conjunction  with  Article  228,  paragraph  3,  1st  alinéa 
thereof* 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 

Whereas  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an  association  between  the  European 
Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Lithuania, of the other part, 
has been concluded by Decision of the Council and the Commission of 

Whereas according to Article  110 of the Europe Agreement, Lithuania may participate in 
Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other  actions 
notably in the fields of Health and Social policy and the terms and conditions of Lithuania 
in the activities referred to in the said Article shall be decided by the Association Council, 

Whereas, Decision No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament  and of the Council  of 29 
March  1996 adopting a programme of Community action on the prevention of AIDS and 
certain other communicable diseases within the framework for action in the field of public 
health (1996-2000)1 and in.particular Article 6(2) thereof, Decision No  102/97/EC of the 
European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December  1996 adopting a programme of 
Community action on the prevention of drug dependence within the framework for action 
in  the  field  of  public  health  (1996-2000)2  and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof  and 
Council  Decision  (95/593/EC)  of  22  December  1995  on  a  medium-term  Community 
action  programme  on  equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women  (1996-2000)3  and  in 
particular  Article  6(1)  thereof,  provide  that  these  programmes  shall  be  open  to  the 
participation of associated  Central European  countries in accordance with the conditions 
set  out  in  Article  110  of  the  Europe  Agreement  on  participation  in  Community 
programmes. 

1 OJ No L 95/16 of 16.04.1996 
2 OJ No LI 9/25 of 22.01.1997 
3 OJ No L 335/37 of 30.12.1995 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council established by 
the Europe Agreement  between the European  Communities and their Member  States, of 
the one part, and Lithuania, of the other part, concerning the participation of Lithuania in 
Community Programmes  in the fields  of Health  and  Social  policy  is that  set  out  in the 
attached draft decision of the Association Council. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council, 

S A 

1998 
Draft  Decision  n°..../98  of  the  EC-Lithuania  Association  Council  of. 
adopting the terms and conditions for the participation  of Lithuania  in  Community 
Programmes  in the fields  of Health and Social  policy 

The ASSOCIATION  COUNCIL 

Having regard to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities  and their Member  States,  of the  one  part,  and  the Republic  of Lithuania  of 
the other part, and in particular Article  110 thereof, 

Whereas  according  to  Article  110  of  the  said  Europe  Agreement,  Lithuania  may 
participate in Community framework programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other 
Community actions notably in the fields of Health and Social policy, 

Whereas according to Article  110 of the said Europe Agreement the terms and  conditions 
for  the  participation  of  Lithuania  in  the  activities  referred  to  in  Article  110  are  to  be 
decided by the Association Council, 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

Article 1 

Lithuania  shall  participate  in the European  Community  programmes  Prevention  of  AIDS 
and  other  communicable  diseases, Drug  dependence  and Equal  opportunities  for  men and 
women according to the terms and conditions set out in Annexes I and II which  shall  form 
an integral part of this Decision. 

Article 2 

This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2000. 

Article 3 

This Decision shall enter into force on the first day of the month following  its adoption. 

Done at 

The Chairman 

For the Association  Council 

$i 

ANNEX I 

Terms and conditions for the participation  of Lithuania in the Programmes Health 
promotion, Combating cancer, Prevention  of AIDS and other  communicable 
diseases, Drug dependence and Equal opportunities for men and women. 

Lithuania  shall  participate  in  all  activities  of  the  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other 
1. 
communicable  diseases,  Drug  dependence  and  Equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women 
programmes  (hereinafter  called  "the  Programmes")  in  conformity,  unless  otherwise 
provided  in  this  Decision,  with  the  objectives,  criteria,  procedures  and  timelimits  laid 
down  in  Decision  No  647/96/EC  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29 
March  1996 adopting a programme of Community action  on the prevention  of AIDS and 
certain other communicable diseases within the framework for  action in the field of public 
health  (1996-2000) and  in particular  Article  6(2) thereof,  Decision  No  102/97/EC  of the 
European  Parliament  and  of the  Council  of  16 December  1996 adopting  a programme  of 
Community action on the prevention  of drug dependence within the framework for  action 
in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular  Article 6(2) thereof,  and Council 
Decision  (95/593/EC)  of  22  December  1995  on  a  medium-term  Community  action 
programme  on  equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women  (1996-2000)  and  in  particular 
Article 6(1) thereof. 

2. 
The  terms  and  conditions  for  the  submission,  assessment  and  selection  of 
applications  related  to  eligible institutions,  organisations  and  individuals  of Lithuania will 
be  as  far  as  possible  in  conformity  with  those  prevailing  in  the  Member  States  of  the 
Community. 

3. 
To  ensure  the  Community  dimension  of  the  Programmes,  transnational  projects 
and  activities  proposed  by  Lithuania  will  be  required  to  include  a  minimum  number  of 
partners  from  the  Member  States  of  the  Community.  This  minimum  number  will  be 
decided  in the framework of the  implementation  of the Programmes,  taking  into  account 
the  nature  of  the  various  activities,  the  number  of  partners  in  a  given  project,  and  the 
number of countries participating in the Programmes. 

4. 
Lithuania will pay each year a contribution  to  the  general  budget  of the  European 
Communities  to  cover  the  costs  resulting  from  its  participation  in  the  Programmes  (see 
Annex  II).  The  Association  Committee  is  entitled  to  adapt  this  contribution  whenever 
necessary. 

5. 
The Member States of the Community and Lithuania will make every effort,  within 
the framework of the existing provisions, to facilitate  the free movement  and  residence  of 
all eligible persons to the programmes  moving between  Lithuania  and the Member  States 
of the Community for the purpose of participating in activities covered by the Decision. 

6. 
Without  prejudice  to  the  responsibilities  of  the  Commission  and  the  Court  of 
Auditors  of the European  Community  in relation  to  the  monitoring  and  evaluation  of the 
programmes  pursuant  to  the  Decisions  concerning  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other 
communicable  diseases,  Drug  dependence  and  Equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women 
(.Articles 7,  7 and  11  respectively), the participation  of Lithuania  in the"Programmes will 

be continuously monitored on a partnership basis involving Lithuaniaand the Commission 
of  the  European  Communities.  Lithuania  will  submit  the  necessary  reports  to  the 
Commission  and take  part  in  other  specific  activities  set  out  by  the  Community  in that 
context. 

Without  prejudice  to  the  procedures  referred  to  in Article  5  of  the  Decision  on 
7. 
Prevention of AIDS and other communicable diseases,  Article 5 of the Decision  on Drug 
dependence  and  Article  9  of  the  Decision  on  Equal  opportunities  for  men  and women, 
Lithuania  will  be  invited  to  any  co-ordination  meeting  on  any  question  concerning  the 
implementation  of  this  Decision  prior  to  the  regular  meetings  of  the  Programme 
Committees.  The  Commission  will  inform  Lithuania  about  the  results  of  such  regular 
meetings. 

8. 
The language to be used  as regards the application process,  contracts,  reports to 
be  submitted  and other administrative  arrangements  for  the Programmes,  will  be  one  of 
the official  languages of the Community. 

xv 

ANNEX II 

FINANCIAL  CONTRIBUTION  OF LITHUANIA  TO PREVENTION  OF AIDS 
AND OTHER COMMUNICABLE  DISEASES, DRUG DEPENDENCE  AND 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES  FOR MEN AND WOMEN. 

1.  The financial contribution  of Lithuania will cover; 

-  financial  support from the Programmes to Lithuanian participants, 
-  supplementary  costs  of  an  administrative  nature  related  to  the  management  of 
the Programmes by the Commission stemming from Lithuania's  participation. 

2.  For  every financial year,  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  any  other financial 
support received from the Programmes by the Lithuanian beneficiaries  will not exceed 
the  contribution  paid  by  Lithuania,  after  deduction  of 
the  supplementary 
administrative costs. 

Should  the  contribution  paid  by  Lithuania  to  the  general  budget  of  the  European 
Communities,  after  deduction  of  the  supplementary  administrative  costs,  be  higher 
than  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  other  financial  support  received  by  the 
Lithuanian  beneficiaries  from  the  Programmes,  the  Commission  will  transfer  the 
balance  to  the  next  budgetary  exercise,  and  it  will  be  deducted  from  the  following 
year's  contribution.  Should  such  a balance be left  when the  Programmes  come  to an 
end, the corresponding amount will be reimbursed to Lithuania. 

3.  Prevention  of AIDS and other communicable diseases 

Lithuania's  annual  contribution  will  be  of ECU  21.400  from  1998.  From  this  sum, 
an  amount  of  ECU  1.400  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to 
the  management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Lithuania's 
participation. 

4.  Drug  dependence 

Lithuania's annual contribution  will be of ECU 21.400  from  1998.  From this sum, an 
amount  of ECU  1.400  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 
management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Lithuania's 
participation. 

5.  Equal opportunities for  men and women 

Lithuania's annual contribution will be of ECU 25.686  from  1998.  From this sum, an 
amount  of ECU  1.680  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 
management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Lithuania's 
participation. 

6.  The  financial  regulations  applicable  to  the  general  budget  of  the  Community  will 

apply, notably to the management  of the contribution  of Lithuania. 

IT 

Upon  entry into  force  of this Decision  and at the beginning  of  each  following  year, 
the  Commission  will  send  to  Lithuania  a  call  for  funds  corresponding  to  its 
contribution to the costs under this Decision. 

This contribution will be expressed in ECU and paid into an ECU bank account of the 
Commission. 

Lithuania will  pay its contribution to the annual  costs under this Decision  according 
to the call for funds and at the latest three months after the call for funds is sent. Any 
delay in the payment of the contribution shall give rise to the payment of interest by 
Lithuania on the outstanding amount from the due date. The interest rate corresponds 
to the rate applied by the European Monetary  Co-operation Fund, for the month  of 
the due date, for its operations in ECU, increased by 1,5 percentage points. 

7.  Lithuania will pay the supplementary  costs of an administrative nature referred  to in 

paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 from its national budget. 

8.  Lithuania will pay 10% (1998), 30% (1999) and 50% (2000) of the remaining cost of 

its participation from its national budget. 

Subject to regular Phare programming procedures, the remaining  90% (1998), 70% 
(1999) and 50% (2000) will be paid from Lithuania's annual Phare allocation. 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

1. TITLE OF OPERATION 

Participation of Lithuania in the programmes on Prevention of AIDS and certain other 
communicable diseases, Drug dependence and Equal opportunities for men and women 

2. BUDGET HEADING  INVOLVED 

B7-503 - Opening of Community Programmes to the associated countries of Central Europe 

3. LEGAL  BASIS 

Treaty establishing the European  Community, and in particular Articles  129 and 235. in 
conjunction  with Article 228, paragraph  3,  1st alinéa thereof. 

Article  110 of the Europe Agreement with Lithuania (Articles 228 and 238) of 
the opening-up of Community programmes (OJ No 

), 

providing  for 

Decision No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on the prevenuon of AIDS and certain other communicable diseases 
within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular .Article 6(2) 
thereof, 

Decision No 102/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December  1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on the prevenuon of drug dependence within the framework for action 
in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(2) thereof. 

Council Decision (95/593/EC) of 22 December  1995 on a medium-term Community action programme on 
equal opportunities for men and women (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(1) thereof, 

4. DESCRIPTION  OF OPERATION: 

4.1 General  objective 

Lithuania's participation in the three Community programmes concerned will come in addition to 
other Community programmes for which participation  is foreseen, notably in the fields of 
education, training, youth, culture, SME and energy, and will further  contribute to its preparation 
for accession as a key feature of a reinforced  preaccession strategy. It will also enable Lithuania to 
familiarise  itself with the procedures and methods used in Community programmes in the fields of 
Health and Social policy. 

The decision-making process for the opening-up of programmes involves a decision by the 
Association  Council between the Union and the associated country. This decision also lays down 
the practical arrangements for opening up the programmes. 

The Europe Agreement with Lithuania entered into force on 
participation  in a wide range of areas, amongst which Health and Social policy. 

and provides for  Lithuania's 

Other Community programmes, notably in the fields of culture, energy, the environment  SMEs, 
research etc, have been or will shortly be opened up to the associated countries of Central Europe. 

-Ttf 

4.2 Period covered and arrangements for renewal 

Until the end of the Community programmes concerned, i.e. 31.12.2000.  The PHARE 
contribution, however, is dependent on decisions taken as regards the budget after  1999. 

5. CLASSIFICATION  OF EXPENDITURE  OR  REVENUE 

5.1 Non-compulsory expenditure 

5.2 Differentiated  appropriations 

5.3 Type of revenue involved: 

Since Article  110 of the Europe Agreement stipulates that Lithuania itself will meet the costs 
resulting from its participation, it will be invited to transfer  its contribution to item 6091 of the 
EUs budget receipts. However, as Article  110 states that the Community may  supplement 
Lithuania's contribution  (through its national Phare allocation), Lithuania will contribute only part 
from its national budget, with the remainder being charged to heading B7-503. A transfer from the 
relevant PHARE appropriations  (art. B7-500) to article B7-503 will be made upon receipt of the 
Lithuanian  contribution. 

6. TYPE OF EXPENDITURE OR REVENUE 

-  100% subsidy 

-  subsidy for joint financing with other sources in the public and/or private sector 

-  no provision for all or part of the Community contribution to be reimbursed 

As far  as revenue is concerned, provision for Lithuania's contribution to cover the cost of its 
participation  is made under item 6091. The revenue will be allocated to the items for  expenditure 
on the three programmes in question and, where appropriate, to the relevant items of operating 
expenditure. 

The total revenue expected is given under item 7.4. 

5 9 

7. FINANCIAL  IMPACT 

7.1  Method of calculating total cost of operation for  1998,  1999 and 2000 financial  years (link 

between individual costs and total cost) 

The calculation is based on the following  preconditions: 

-  each partner country's contribution to the financing of the activities referred to in the Protocol is 

calculated according to the principle that the country bears the cost of participation itself. 
Heading 6091 has been created in the statement of budget revenue for that purpose; 

- 

the Community may decide on a case-by-case basis to pay a supplement to the partner 
country's contribution. The supplement may be in the form of a contribution under the national 
PHARE programme. 

Based on the Europe Agreement with Lithuania, the financial and budgetary arrangements  for the 
three programmes concerned are as follows: the costs have been calculated on the basis of various 
parameters inherent in the three programmes, i.e. GDP per capita as weighted with PPP 
(purchasing power parities), population, and, where appropriate, health expenditure. 

The cost of Lithuania's participation  in Prevention of AIDS and other communicable diseases the 
annual contribution will be ECU 21.400 from 1998. 

For Drug dependence the annual contribution will be ECU 21.400 from 1998. 

For Equal opportunities for men and women the annual contribution will be ECU 25.686 from 
1998. 

The above-mentioned figures, from which the supplementary administrative costs -to be bome 
exclusively by Lithuania- have to be deducted, are divided per year and per programme as follows. 
10% (1998), 30% (1999) and 50% (2000) of the operational costs will be covered from 
Lithuania's national budget and - subject to the Phare procedures for programming item B7-503 -
90% (1998), 70% (1999) and 50% (2000) from the annual PHARE budget for  Lithuania. 

7.2  Itemised breakdown of cost 

Programme 

1998 

1999 

2000 

Total 

in ECU 

of  which 
Lithuania 

of which 
Phare 

Prevention  of 
AIDS and  certain 
other 
communicable 
diseases 
Drug  dependence 
Equal 
opportunities  for 
men and women 
Total 

20.000 

20.000 

20.000 

60.000 

18.000 

42.000 

20.000 
24.006 

20.000 
24.006 

20.000 
24.006 

60.000 
72.018 

18.000 
21.605,4 

42.000 
50.412,6 

64.006 

64.006 

64.006 

192.01 
8 

57.605 

134.413 

Go 

7.3  Operational  expenditure on studies, expert meetings, etc., included in Part B:  None 

7.4  Schedule for multiannual  operations 

Amounts to be charged to item B7-503 

1998 
57.606 

1999 
44.804 

2000 

32.003 

2001 

2002 

TOTAL 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 

1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
vears 
Total 

Equal  opportunities: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

134.413 

57.606 
44.804 
32.003 

21.728 

28.930 
18.285 

6.948 
22.711 
12.521 

3.808 
16.050 

3.432 

21.728 

47.215 

42.180 

19.858 

3.432  J 

134.413 

1998 

21.606 

1999 

16.804 

2000 

i 
12.003  | 

2001 

TOTAL 

50.413 

6.482 

15.124 
5.041 

11.763 
3.601 

8.402 

21.606 
16.804 
12.003 

6.482 

20.165 

15.364 

8.402 

50.412 

AIDS and other communicable  diseases 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(•) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
vears 
Total 

1998 
18.000 

1999 
14.000 

2000 
10.000 

2001 
0 

2002 
0 

TOTAL 
42.000 

7.623 

6.903 
6.622 

! 

3.474 
5.474 
4.460 

1.904 
3.824 

1.716 

18.000 
14.000 
10.000 

7.623 

13.525 

13.408 

5.728 

1.716 

42.000 

Gl 

Drug dependence: 

2002 
0 

1998 
18.000 

1999 
14.000 

2000 
10.000 

2001 
0 

7.623 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(•) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
vears 
Total 
(*) Schedule based on the method of payment currently applying to these programmes. 

3.474 
5.474 
4.460 

6.903 
6.622 

1.904 
3.824 

13.525 

13.408 

7.623 

5.728 

1.716 

1.716 

TOTAL 
42.000 

! 
| 
i 

18.000 
14.000 
10.000 

42.000 

The foreseeable  annual  receipts are as  follows: 

Item  6091 

1998 

1999 

2000 

subsequent 
vears 

TOTAL 

operational 
part 
administrative 
part 
Total 

6.400 

4.480 

19.202 

32.003 

4.480 

4.480 

10.880 

23.682 

36.483 

j 
1 

! 

57.605 

13.440 

71.045 

8.  FRAUD PREVENTION  MEASURES; RESULTS  OF MEASURES  TAKEN 

All the Commission's contracts, agreements and other legal commitments provide for  on-the-spot  checks 
by the Commission  and Court of Auditors. Among other things, the beneficiaries  of the operations are 
obliged to file reports and financial  statements. These are analysed from the point of view of their  content 
and the eligibility  of the expenditure  in line with the objective of Community  financing. 

The anti-fraud  provisions of the basic budget headings apply to this heading too when adapted to the case 
of the countries of Central  and Eastern Europe. 

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9.  ELEMENTS  OF  COST-EFFECTTVENESS  ANALYSIS 

9.1. 

Specific and quantified  objectives; target  population 

The objective  of participation  in the Fourth Action  Programme on equal opportunities  between men and 
women is the raising  of awareness for  equal opportunities rights and practices  within the general  public 
and the enforcement  of equality  directives. A particular  target group  is constituted  by lawyers and 
representatives  of governmental  and non-governmental  institutions who are in charge of monitoring  the 
respect of equal opportunities  laws and policies. 

Concerning the Health Programmes,  each programme  covers a specific  and targeted population  and 
defines yearly  priorities  covering  target objectives. Minorities,  low income citizens  and all those whose 
quality of life is below average are more at risk and have  lower health status. Particullar  attention will 
therefore  be paid  to this  population. 

9.2. Grounds for the operation 

-  Need for  Community financial  aid 

In view of the high cost of participation  in the programmes and Lithuania's precarious budgetary 
situation, assistance from PHARE as provided for in Article 3(2) of the Additional Protocol  is essential. 

-  Choice of ways and  means 

With a contribution from Lithuania's  national budget, supplemented by one from PHARE, Lithuania's 
participation will contribute to getting acquainted with the internal  policies and proceedings of the 
Community in the fields of Health and Social policy. The integration  of Lithuanian  nationals in 
Community networks will make a definite  contribution  to preparing Lithuania for future  membership. 

-  Main factors  of uncertainty  which could affect the specific results of the  operation 

Since projects will be selected according to qualitative criteria,  it will only be possible to measure the real 
impact on the basis of Lithuanian  entities' and citizens' capacity to respond to the calls for proposal to be 
launched by the Commission under the  five  programmes. 

9.3 Monitoring and evaluation  of the operation 

The monitoring and evaluation procedures included in the Prevention of AIDS and certain  other 
communicable diseases, Drug dependence and Equal opportunities for  men and women  programmes 
(notably in respect of evaluation, as included in the decisions establishing the three programmes) will also 
cover operations financed for Lithuanian  beneficiaries. 

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10. ADMINISTRATIVE  EXPENDITURE 

The administrative  resources required will actually be mobilised following the annual  Commission  Decision 
on the allocation  of resources, taking account  in particular of manpower and additional amounts granted by 
the budgetary authority. The supplementary  needs can not, in any case, prejudge the decision that the 
Commission will need to take concerning: 

a) 
b) 

the request of new posts in the framework  of the APB 
the resources allocation 

10.1 Effect  on the number  of posts  fin  man/years) 

Type  of  post 

StaiT required  to  manage  t he 
operation 
Permanent 
posts 

Temporary 
posts 

Ofticials  or 
temporary 
staff 
A 
B 
C 
Other  resources 
(Technical 
assistance,  A-7002) 

TOTAL 

| 

j 

'j 

(1)  0 . 25  per  programme 
(2)  0 .1  per  programme 

Source 

duration 

Additional 
resources 

1998-
2 0 00 

Existing 
resources  of  the 
DG  or 
department 
concerned 

0 . 75  (1) 
0 .3  (2) 

0.OO48 

1.05 

0.OO48  1 

1 0 .2  Overall  financial 

i m p a ct  of  t he  h u m an  r e s o u r c es 

Total 

Officials* 

3 4 0 . 2 00 

Temporary  staff 

(in  ECU) 

Method  of  c a l c u l a t i on  (total 
c o st  of  t he  a c t i on  for  t he 
period  1998-2QOO) 
1.05  m a n / y e ar  (ECU 
1 0 8 . 0 0 0 / y e a r)  x  3  y e a rs 

Other  r e s o u r c es  (Technical 
assistance,  item  A-7002  ) 

1 . 4 40 

0 . 0 0 48  m a n / y e ar  (ECU 
1 0 0 . 0 0 0 / y e ar  x  3  years) 

3 4 1 . 6 40 
TOTAL 
*By u s i ng  existing  r e s o u r c es  required  to  m a n a ge  the  operation  (calculation  b a s ed  on 
titles  A - l,  A-2,  A-4,  A-5  a nd  A-7). 

1 

| 

The  e x p e n d i t u re  of  item  A-7002  (technical  assistance)  will  be  m et  from  the  receipts  (art. 
4§2,  third  i n d e nt  of  t he  Financial  Regulation)  received  from  t he  L i t h u a n i an 
participation  in  Community  p r o g r a m m es  (see  5.3.  of  t he  Financial  Statement). 

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10.3  Increase  in  other  administrative  expenditure  as  a  result  of  the  operation 

Budget  heading  (No  and 
title) 

Total 

(in  ECU) 

Method  of  calculation  (total 
cost  of  the  action  for  the 
period 
1998-2000) 
(Cost  of  missions  1.200  ECU; 
cost  of  meetings  857  ECU) 

A-701  -missions 
A-7030  -  meetings 

4.200  1 mission  x  3  programmes 

Rounded  up  Participation  of  a  Lithuanian 

A-7031  - compulsory 
meetings 
Total 
The above expenditure will  be met  from  the receipts (article 4§2,  third  indent of the financial  regulation)  received 
from  the Lithuanian  participation  in Community  Programmes  (see § 5.3  of  the financial statement). 

12.000 1 

I 

7.800  representative  in  1 meeting  x 
3  programmes  x  3  years 
Cost  of  the  additional  presence 
of  Lithuanian  representatives 

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concerning  the  Community  position  within  the  Association  Council  on  the 
participation  of Romania  in the Community  programmes  in the fields  of Health  and 
Social  policy 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular 
Article  129  and  Article  235,  in  conjunction  with  Article  228,  paragraph  3.  1st  alinéa 
thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 

Whereas  the  Additional  Protocol  to  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an  association 
between  the  European  Communities  and  their  Member  States,  of  the  one  pan.  and 
Romania,  of  the  other  part,  has  been  concluded  by  Decision  of  the  Council  and  the 
Commission of 4 December  1995. 

Whereas  according  to  Article  1 of  the  Additional  Protocol,  Romania  may  participate  in 
Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other  actions 
notably in the fields  of Health  and  Social  policy  and,  pursuant  to  Article  2, the terms  and 
conditions  of  Romania's  participation  in  the  activities  referred  to  in  Article  1  snail  be 
decided by the Association  Council, 

Whereas,  Decision  No  645/96/EC  of  the European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29 
March  1996  adopting  a  programme  of  Community  action  on  health  promotion, 
information,  education  and  training  within  the  framework  for  action  in  the  public  health 
(1996  to  2000)l  and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof,  Decision  No  646/96/EC  of  the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29  March  1996  adopting  an  action  plan  to 
combat  cancer  within  the  framework  for  action  in  the  field  of  public  health  (1996  to 
2000)2  and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof,  Decision  No  647/96/EC  of  the  European 
Parliament  and  of the  Council  of  29  March  1996  adopting  a  programme  of  Community 
action  on  the  prevention  of  AIDS  and  certain  other  communicable  diseases  within  the 
framework  for  action  in the field of  public  health  (1996-2000)3  and  in  particular  Article 
6(2) thereof, Decision No  102/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 
December  1996  adopting  a  programme  of  Community  action  on  the  prevention  of  drug 
dependence within the framework for  action in the field of public health  (1996-2000)4 and 
in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof,  and  Council  Decision  (95/593/EC)  of  22  December 
1995  on  a  medium-term  Community  action  programme  on  equal  opportunities  for  men 

'OJNoL 95/1 of 16.04.1996 
:OJ No L 95/9 of 16.04.1996 
3 OJ No L 95/16 of 16.04.1996 
4 OJ No LI 9/25 of 22.01.1997 

and  women  (1996-2000)5  and  in  particular  Article  6(1)  thereof,  provide  that  these 
programmes shall be open to the participation  of associated  Central European  countries in 
accordance  with  the  conditions  set  out  in  the  Additional  Protocols  to  the  Association 
Agreements on participation  in Community programmes. 

HAS DECIDED  AS FOLLOWS: 

The position to be taken by the  Community within the Association  Council  established  by 
the  Europe  Agreement  between  the European  Communities  and  their  Member  States,  of 
the  one part,  and  Romania, of the  other  part,  concerning  the  participation  of Romania  in 
Community  Programmes  in  the  fields  of  Health  and  Social  policy  is  that  set  out  in  the 
attached  draft  decision  of the Association  Council. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council, 

OJ No L 335/37 of 30.12.1995 

1998 
Draft  Decision  n°..../98  of  the  EC-Romania  Association  Council  of. 
adopting  the terms  and  conditions  for the  participation  of Romania  in  Community 
Programmes in the fields  of Health and Social  policy 

The ASSOCIATION  COUNCIL 

Having regard to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European 
Communities  and  their  Member  States,  of the  one part,  and  the Republic  of Romania  of 
the other part,1 

Having  regard  to  the  Additional  Protocol  to  the  Europe  Agreement  establishing  an 
association between the European  Communities and their Member  States, of the one  part, 
and  the  Republic  of  Romania,  of  the  other  part,  concerning  Romania's  participation  in 
Community programmes2,  and in particular Articles  1  and 2 thereof, 

Whereas  according to Article  1 of the  said  Additional  Protocol,  Romania  may  participate 
in  Community  framework  programmes,  specific  programmes,  projects  or  other 
Community actions notably in the fields of Health and Social policy, 

Whereas  according to  Article  2  of the  said  Additional  Protocol  the terms  and  conditions 
for the participation  of Romania in the activities referred  to  in Article  1 are to  be  decided 
by the Association Council, 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

Article  J 

Romania  shall  participate  in  the  European  Community  programmes  Health  promotion, 
Combating  cancer,  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases,  Drug 
dependence  and  Equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women  according  to  the  terms  and 
conditions set out in Annexes I and II which shall form  an integral part  of this Decision. 

Article 2 

This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2000. 

Article 3 

This Decision shall enter into force on the first day of the month following  its adoption. 

Done at 

The Chairman 

For the Association  Council 

OJN°L357of31.12.1994 
OJN°L317/39of30.12.1995 

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ANNEX I 

Terms and conditions for the participation  of Romania  in the Programmes  Health 
promotion, Combating  cancer, Prevention  of AIDS and other  communicable 
diseases, Drug dependence and Equal opportunities for men and women. 

1. 
Romania  shall  participate  in  all  activities  of  the  Health  promotion,  Combating 
cancer,  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases,  Drug  dependence  and 
Equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women  programmes  (hereinafter  called  "the 
Programmes")  in  conformity,  unless  otherwise  provided  in  this  Decision,  with  the 
objectives,  criteria, procedures  and timelimits laid down  in Decision No  645/96/EC  of the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29  March  1996  adopting  a  programme  of 
Community  action  on  health  promotion,  information,  education  and  training  within  the 
framework  for  action  in  the  public  health  (1996  to  2000)  and  in  particular  Article  6(2) 
thereof,  Decision  No  646/96/EC  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  29 
March  1996 adopting  an action  plan to  combat  cancer within the framework for  action in 
the field of  public  health  (1996  to  2000)  and  in particular  Article  6(2)  thereof  Decision 
No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament  and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting 
a  programme  of  Community  action  on  the  prevention  of  AIDS  and  certain  other 
communicable diseases within the framework for  action in the field of public health (1996-
2000)  and  in  particular  Article  6(2)  thereof,  Decision  No  102/97/EC  of  the  European 
Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of  16  December  1996  adopting  a  programme  of 
Community action  on the prevention  of drug  dependence within the framework for  action 
in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,  and  Council 
Decision  (95/593/EÇ)  of  22  December  1995  on  a  medium-term  Community  action 
programme  on  equal  opportunities  for  men  and  women  (1996-2000)  and  in  particular 
Article 6(1) thereof. 

2. 
The  terms  and  conditions  for  the  submission,  assessment  and  selection  of 
applications  related  to  eligible  institutions,  organisations  and  individuals  of Romania  will 
be  as  far  as  possible  in  conformity  with  those  prevailing  in  the  Member  States  of  the 
Community. 

To  ensure  the  Community  dimension  of  the  Programmes,  transnational  projects 
3. 
and  activities  proposed  by  Romania  will  be  required  to  include  a  minimum  number  of 
partners  from  the  Member  States  of  the  Community.  This  minimum  number  will  be 
decided  in the framework of the  implementation  of the Programmes,  taking  into  account 
the  nature  of  the  various  activities,  the  number  of  partners  in  a  given  project,  and  the 
number of countries participating in the Programmes. 

Romania will  pay  each year  a contribution  to  the  general  budget  of the  European 
4. 
Communities  to  cover  the  costs  resulting  from  its  participation  in  the  Programmes  (see 
Annex  II).  The  Association  Committee  is  entitled  to  adapt  this  contribution  whenever 
necessary. 

5. 
The Member  States  of the Community  and Romania will make every effort,  within 
the framework of the existing  provisions,  to  facilitate  the free movement  and  residence  of 

all eligible  persons  to  the  programmes  moving between  Romania  and  the Member  States 
of the Community for the purpose of participating in activities covered by the Decision. 

6. 
Without  prejudice  to  the  responsibilities  of  the  Commission  and  the  Court  of 
Auditors  of the European  Community  in relation  to  the monitoring  and  evaluation  of the 
programmes  pursuant  to  the  Decisions  concerning  Health  promotion,  Combating  cancer, 
Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases,  Drug  dependence  and  Equal 
opportunities  for  men  and  women  (Articles  7,  7,  7,  7  and  11 
respectively),  the 
participation  of  Romania  in  the  Programmes  will  be  continuously  monitored  on  a 
partnership  basis  involving Romania  and the  Commission  of the  European  Communities. 
Romania  will  submit  the  necessary  reports  to  the  Commission  and  take  part  in  other 
specific activities set out by the Community in that  context. 

7. 
Without  prejudice  to  the  procedures  referred  to  in  Article  5  of  the  Decision  on 
Health  promotion,  Article  5  of  the  Decision  on  Combating  cancer,  Article  5  of  the 
Decision  on  Prevention  of  AIDS  and  other  communicable  diseases,  Article  5  of  the 
Decision  on  Drug  dependence  and  Article  9  of  the  Decision  on  Equal  opportunities  for 
men  and  women,  Romania  will  be  invited  to  any  co-ordination  meeting  on  any  question 
concerning  the  implementation  of  this  Decision  prior  to  the  regular  meetings  of  the 
Programme  Committees.  The  Commission  will inform  Romania  about  the  results  of  such 
regular meetings. 

The  language  to  be  used  as regards  the  application  process,  contracts,  reports  to 
8. 
be  submitted  and  other  administrative  arrangements  for  the  Programmes,  will  be  one  of 
the official  languages of the Community. 

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ANNEXE 

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION  OF ROMANIA  TO HEALTH  PROMOTION, 
COMBATING  CANCER, PREVENTION  OF AIDS AND OTHER 
COMMUNICABLE  DISEASES, DRUG DEPENDENCE AND EQUAL 
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN. 

1.  The financial contribution  of Romania will cover; 

-  financial  support from the Programmes to Romanian participants, 
-  supplementary  costs  of  an  administrative  nature  related  to  the  management  of 
the Programmes by the Commission  stemming from Romania's  participation. 

2.  For  every financial year,  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  any  other financial 
support  received from the Programmes by the Romanian beneficiaries  will not  exceed 
the  contribution  paid  by  Romania,  after  deduction  of 
the  supplementary 
administrative costs. 

Should  the  contribution  paid  by  Romania  to  the  general  budget  of  the  European 
Communities,  after  deduction  of  the  supplementary  administrative  costs,  be  higher 
than  the  aggregated  amount  of  subsidies  or  other financial support  received  by  the 
Romanian  beneficiaries  from  the  Programmes,  the  Commission  will  transfer  the 
balance  to  the  next  budgetary  exercise,  and  it  will  be  deducted  from  the  following 
year's  contribution.  Should  such  a balance be  left  when the Programmes  come to  an 
end, the corresponding amount will be reimbursed to Romania. 

3.  Health  promotion 

Romania's  annual contribution  will be of ECU  65.645  from  1998.  From  this sum, an 
amount  of ECU  4.295  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 
management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Romania's 
participation. 

4.  Combating cancer 

Romania's  annual  contribution  will be of ECU  113.783  from  1998.  From  this  sum, 
an  amount  of ECU  7.444  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to 
the  management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Romania's 
participation. 

5.  Prevention  of AIDS and other communicable diseases 

Romania's annual contribution will be of ECU 87.526 from 1998.  From this sum, an 
amount  of ECU  5.726 will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 
management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Romania's 
participation. 

6.  Drug  dependence 

Romania's  annual contribution  will be of ECU 43.763  from  1998.  From this sum, an 
amount  of ECU  2.863  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to  the 

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management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Romania's 
participation. 

7.  Equal opportunities for men and women 

Romania's  annual  contribution  will be  of ECU  157.454  from  1998.  From  this  sum, 
an  amount  of ECU  10.301  will  cover  supplementary  administrative  costs  related  to 
the  management  of  the  Programme  by  the  Commission  stemming  from  Romania's 
participation. 

8.  The  financial  regulations  applicable  to  the  general  budget  of  the  Community  will 

apply, notably to the management  of the contribution  of Romania. 

Upon  entry  into  force  of this  Decision  and  at  the  beginning  of  each  following  year, 
the  Commission  will  send  to  Romania  a  call  for  funds  corresponding  to  its 
contribution to the costs under this Decision. 

This contribution  will be expressed  in ECU and paid into an ECU bank account  of the 
Commission. 

Romania will pay its contribution to the annual costs under this Decision  according  to 
the  call  for  funds  and  at  the  latest  three  months  after  the  call  for  funds  is  sent.  Any 
delay  in the  payment  of the  contribution  shall give rise to  the  payment  of  interest  by 
Romania on the outstanding  amount from the due date. The interest  rate  corresponds 
to  the  rate  applied  by the European  Monetary  Co-operation  Fund,  for  the  month  of 
the due date, for its operations in ECU, increased by  1,5  percentage points. 

9.  Romania  will  pay the  supplementary  costs  of  an  administrative  nature  referred  to in 

paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 from its national budget. 

10.  Romania will pay  the remaining cost of its participation as follows: 

10.1. Health Promotion 

In  1998, 23.540 from its national budget and 37.810  from  its Phare  allocation. 
In  1999, 30.675 from its national budget and 30.675 from its Phare allocation. 
In 2000, 37.810 from its national budget  and 23.540 from its Phare allocation. 

10.2.  Combating Cancer 

In  1998, 42.535 from its national budget and 63.804  from  its Phare allocation. 
In  1999, 53.170 from its national budget and 53.169 from its Phare allocation. 
In 2000, 63.804 from its national budget and 42.535 from its Phare  allocation. 

10.3.  Prevention  of .ADDS and other communicable  diseases 

In  1998, 32.720  from  its national budget and 49.080  from  its Phare  allocation. 
In  1999, 40.900 from  its national budget and 40.900 from its Phare  allocation. 
In 2000, 49.080 from its national budaet and 32.720 from its Phare_allocation. 

10.4.  Drug dependence 

In 1998, 16.360 from its national budget and 24.540 from its Phare allocation. 
In 1999, 20.450 from its national budget and 20.450 from its Phare allocation. 
In 2000, 24.540 from its national budget and 16.360 from its Phare allocation. 

10.5.  Equal opportunities 

In 1998, 58.861 from its national budget and 88.292 from its Phare allocation. 
In 1999, 73.576 from its national budget and 73.577 from its Phare allocation. 
In 2000, 88.292 from its national budget and 58.861 from its Phare allocation. 

10.6. The Phare contribution is subject to regular Phare programming procedures. 

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1. TITLE OF  OPERATION 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

Participation of Romania in the programmes on Health promotion, Combating  cancer, 
Prevention  of AIDS and other communicable diseases, Drug dependence and Equal 
opportunities  for men and women 

2. BUDGET HEADING  INVOLVED 

B7-503 - Opening of Community Programmes to the associated  countries of Central  Europe 

3. LEGAL  BASIS 

Treaty establishing the European Conimunity, and in particular Articles  129 and 235, in 
conjunction  with Article 228, cparagraph  3,  1st alinéa thereof, 

Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement with Romania (Articles 228 and 238) of 4 December 
1995 (entry into force:  1  August  1996), providing for the opening-up of Community  programmes 
(OJ No 317/39 of 30.12.1995) 

Decision No 645/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on health promotion, information,  education and training within the 
framework  for action in the public health (1996 to 2000) and in particular Article 6(2) thereof. 

Decision No 646/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting an 
action plan to combat cancer within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996 to 2000) 
and in particular Article 6(2) thereof. 

Decision No 647/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March  1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on the prevention of AIDS and certain other communicable diseases 
within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(2) 
thereof, 

Decision No 102/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 adopting a 
programme of Community action on the prevention of drug dependence within the framework for action 
in the field of public health (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(2) thereof, 

Council Decision (95/593/EC) of 22 December 1995 on a medium-term Community action programme on 
equal opportunities for men and women (1996-2000) and in particular Article 6(1) thereof 

4. DESCRIPTION  OF OPERATION: 

4.1 General objective 

Romania's participation  in the five Community programmes concerned will come in addition to 
those Community programmes in which it already participates, e.g. Leonardo da Vinci, Socrates 
and Youth for Europe, and will further  contribute to its preparation  for accession as a key  feature 
of a reinforced  preaccession strategy. It will also enable Romania to familiarise  itself with the 
procedures and methods used in Community programmes in the fields of Health and Social policy. 

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The decision-making process for the opening-up of programmes  involves a decision by the 
Association  Council between the Union and the associated country. This decision also lays down 
the practical arrangements  for opening up the programmes. 

The Additional  Protocol with Romania entered into force on  1  August  1996 and provides  for 
Romania's participation  in a wide range of areas, amongst which Health and  Social policy. 

Other Community  programmes, notably in the fields of culture, energy, the environment, SMEs, 
research etc, have been or will shortly be opened up to the associated countries of Central Europe. 

4.2 Period covered and arrangements for renewal 

Until the end of the Community programmes concerned, i.e. 31.12.2000.  The PHARE 
contribution, however,  is dependent on decisions taken as regards the budget after  1999. 

5. CLASSIFICATION  OF EXPENDITURE  OR REVENUE 

5.1 Non-compulsory  expenditure 

5.2 Differentiated  appropriations 

5.3 Type of revenue involved: 

Since the first paragraph  of Article 3 of the Additional Protocol stipulates that Romania itself will 
meet the costs resulting from its participation, it will be invited to transfer  its contribution to item 
6091 of the EU's budget receipts. However, as the second paragraph of Article 3 states that the 
Community may supplement  Romania's contribution  (through its national Phare allocation), 
Romania will contribute only part from its national budget, with the remainder being charged to 
heading B7-503.  A transfer from the relevant Phare appropriations  (article B7-500) to article B7-
503 will be made upon receipt of Romania's  contribution. 

6. TYPE OF EXPENDITURE OR REVENUE 

-  100% subsidy 

- 

subsidy for joint financing with other sources in the public and/or private sector 

-  no provision  for all or part of the Community contribution to be reimbursed 

As far as revenue is concerned, provision for Romania's contribution to cover the cost of its 
participation  is made under item 6091. The revenue will be allocated to the items for  expenditure 
on the five programmes  in question and, where appropriate, to the relevant items of operating 
expenditure. 

The total  revenue expected is given under item 7.4. 

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7. FINANCIAL  IMPACT 

7.1  Method of calculating total cost of operation for  1998,  1999 and 2000 financial years (link 

between  individual costs and total cost) 

The calculation is based on the following preconditions: 

-  each partner country's contribution to the financing of the activities referred  to in the Protocol is 

calculated according to the principle that the country bears the cost of participation itself. 
Heading 6091 has been created in the statement of budget revenue for that purpose; 

- 

the Community may decide on a case-by-case basis to pay a supplement to the partner 
country's contribution. The supplement may be in the form of a contribution  under the national 
PHARE programme. 

Based on the Additional Protocol with Romania, the financial and budgetary arrangements for the 
five  programmes concerned are as follows: the costs have been calculated on the basis of various 
parameters inherent in the five programmes, i.e. GDP per capita as weighted with PPP  (purchasing 
power parities), population, and, where appropriate, health expenditure. 

The cost of Romania's participation  in Health promotion from 1998 will be ECU 65.645 per year. 

For Combating cancer the annual contribution will be ECU  113.783 from 1998. 

For Prevention of AIDS and other communicable diseases the annual contribution  will be ECU 
87.526 from 1998. 

For Drug dependence the annual contribution will be ECU 43.763 from 1998. 

For Equal opportunities for men and women the annual contribution will be ECU  157.454 from 
1998. 

The above-mentioned figures, from which the supplementary administrative costs -to be borne 
exclusively by Romania- have to be deducted, are divided per year and per programme as follows. 
ECU 656.313 of the operational costs will be covered from Romania's national budget and -
subject to the procedures for programming the Phare programme - 656.313 from the annual Phare 
budget for  Romania. 

7.2  Itemised breakdown of cost 

in ECU 

Programme 

1998 

1999 

2000 

Total 

Health promotion 
Combating  cancer 
Prevention of AIDS 
and certain  other 
communicable 
diseases 
Drug  dependence 
Equal  opportunities 
for  men and women 
Total 

61.350 
106.339 
81.800 

61.350 
106.339 
81.800 

61.350 
106.339 
81.800 

184.050 
319.017 
245.400 

of  which 
Romania 
92.025 
159.509 
122.700 

of which 
Phare 

92.025 
159.508 
.  122.700 

40.900 
147.153 

40.900 
147.153 

40.900 
147.153 

122.700 
441.459 

61.350 
220.729 

61.350 
220.730 

437.542 

437.542 

437.542 

1.312.626 

656.313 

656.313 

7.3  Operational expenditure on studies, expert meetings, etc., included in Part B: 

None 

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7.4  Schedule for multiannual operations 

Amounts to be charged to item B7-503 

1998 
263.526 

1999 
218.771 

2000 
174.016 

2001 

2002 

TOTAL 

656.313 

109.488 

128.304 
92,573 

25.734 
107.504 
70.158 

! 

18.694 
85.702 

18.156 

263.526 
218.771 
174.016 

109.488 

220.877 

203.396 

104.396 

18.156 

656.313 

1998 

1999 

2000 

2001 

TOTAL 

88.292 

73.577 

58.861 

0 

220.730 

26.488 

-

61.804 
22.073 

51.504 
17.658 

41.203 

88.292 
73.577 
58.861 

26.488 

83.877 

69.162 

41.203 

220.730 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

Equal 

opportunities: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

Health  Promotion: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 

. 

1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 
37.810 

1999 
30.675 

2000 
23.540 

2001 

2002 

16.000 

14.500 
14.500 

7.310 
12.000 
10.500 

4.175 
9.000 

4.040 

TOTAL 
92.025 

37.810 
30.675 
23.540 

16.000 

29.000 

29.810 

13.175 

4.040 

92.025 

Combating  Cancer: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 
63.804 

1999 
53.169 

2000 
42.535 

2001 

2002 

TOTAL 
159.508 

30.500 

24.500 
26.500 

8.804 
20.500 
18.000 

6.169 
16.499 

8.036 

63.804 
53.169 
42.535 

1 

30.500 

51.000 

47.304 

22.668 

8.036  ^ 

159.508 

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Prevention of AIDS  and other communicable  diseases 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(*) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 
49.080 

1999 
40.900 

2000 
32.720 

2001 

2002 

24.500 

19.000 
19.500 

5.580 
17.000 
16.000 

4.400 
12.500 

4.220 

TOTAL 
122.700 

49.080 
40.900 
32.720 

24.500 

38.500  • 

38.580 

16.900 

4.220 

122.700 

Drug  dependence: 

Commitment 
appropriations 
Payment 
appropriations 
(•) 
1998 
1999 
2000 
subsequent 
years 
Total 

1998 
24.540 

1999 
20.450 

2000 
16.360 

2001 

2002 

12.000 

8.500 
10.000 

4.040 
6.500 
8.000 

3.950 
6.500 

1.860 

TOTAL 
61.350 

24.540 
20.450 
16.360 

12.000 

18.500 

18.540 

10.450 

1.860 

61.350 

(*) Schedule  based  on the method of payment  currently applying to these  programmes 

The  foreseeable  annual  receipts  are  as  follows: 

Item  6091 

1998 

1999 

2000 

subsequent 
years 

TOTAL 

operational 
part 
administrative 
part 
total 

174.016 

218.771 

263.526 

0 

656.313 

30.629 

30.629 

30.629 

204.645 

249.400 

294.155 

91.887 

748.200 

8.  FRAUD PREVENTION MEASURES; RESULTS OF MEASURES TAKEN 

All the Commission's contracts, agreements and other legal commitments provide for on-the-spot checks 
by the Commission and Court of Auditors. Among other things, the beneficiaries of the operations are 
obliged to file reports and financial statements. These are analysed from the point of view of their content 
and the eligibility of the expenditure in line with the objective of Community  financing. 

The anti-fraud  provisions of the basic budget headings apply to this heading too when adapted to the case 
of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. 

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9.  ELEMENTS OF COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS 

9.1.  Specific and quantified objectives; target population 

The objective of participation in the Fourth Action Programme on equal opportunities between men and 
women is the raising of awareness for equal opportunities rights and practices within the general public 
and the enforcement of equality directives. A particular target group is constituted by lawyers and 
representatives of governmental and non-governmental institutions who are in charge of monitoring the 
respect of equal opportunities laws and policies. 

Concerning the Health Programmes, each programme covers a specific and targeted population and 
defines yearly priorities covering target objectives. Minorities, low income citizens and all those whose 
quality of life is below average are more at risk and have lower health status. Particullar attention will 
therefore be paid to this population. 

9.2. Grounds for the operation 

-  Need for  Community financial aid 

In view of the high cost of participation in the programmes and Romania's precarious budgetary situation, 
assistance from PHARE as provided for in Article 3(2) of the Additional Protocol is essential. 

-  Choice of ways and means 

With a contribution from Romania's national budget, supplemented by one from PHARE, Romania's 
participation will contribute to getting acquainted with the internal policies and proceedings of the 
Community in the fields of Health and Social policy. The integration of Romanian nationals in 
Community networks will make a definite contribution to preparing Romania for future membership. 

-  Main factors of uncertainty which could affect the specific results of the operation 

Since projects will be selected according to qualitative criteria, it will only be possible to measure the real 
impact on the basis of Romanian entities' and citizens' capacity to respond to the calls for proposal to be 
launched by the Commission under the five programmes. 

9.3 Monitoring and evaluation of the operation 

The monitoring and evaluation procedures included in the Health promotion, Combating cancer, 
Prevention of AIDS and other communicable diseases, Drug dependence and Equal opportunities for men 
and women programmes (notably in respect of evaluation, as included in the decisions establishing, the 
five  programmes) will also cover operations financed for Romanian beneficiaries. 

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10. ADMINISTRATIVE  EXPENDITURE 

The administrative resources required will actually be mobilised following the annual Commission  Decision 
on the allocation of resources, taking account in particular of manpower and additional amounts granted by 
the budgetary authority. The supplementary needs can not, in any case, prejudge the decision that the 
Commission will need to take concerning: 

a) 
b) 

the request of new posts in the framework  of the APB 
the resources allocation 

10.1 Effect  on the number  of posts  (in man/vears) 

Type  of  post 

Staff  required  to  manage  the 
operation 
Permanent 
posts 

Temporary 
posts 

Officials  or 
temporary 
staff 
A 
B 
C 
Other  resources 
(Technical 
assistance,  A-7002) 

TOTAL 

(1)  0 . 25  per  programme 
(2)  0 .1  per  programme 

Source 

duration 

Additional 
resources 

1998-
2 0 00 

Existing 
resources  of  the 
DG or 
department 
concerned 

1.25  (1) 
0 .5  (2) 

1.75 

0 . 0 3 29 

0 . 0 3 29 

1 0 .2  Overall  financial 

i m p a ct  of  the  h u m an  r e s o u r c es 

Total 

Officials* 

5 6 7 . 0 00 

Temporary  staff 

(in  ECU) 

Method  of  c a l c u l a t i on  (total 
c o st  of  t he  a c t i on  for  t he 

I  period  1998-2000) 
1.75  m a n / y e ar  (ECU 
1 0 8 . 0 0 0 / y e a r)  x  3  y e a rs 

Other  r e s o u r c es  (Technical 
assistance,  item  A-7002  ) 

9 . 8 87 

0 . 0 3 29  m a n / y e ar  (ECU 
1 0 0 . 0 00  year  x  3  years) 

1 

TOTAL 
5 7 6 . 8 87 
* By  u s i ng  existing  r e s o u r c es  required  to  m a n a ge  the  operation  (calculation  b a s ed  on 
titles  A - l,  A-2,  A-4,  A-5  a nd  A-7). 
The  expenditure  of  item  A-7002  (technical  assistance)  will  be  m et  from  the  receipts  (art. 
4§2,  third  i n d e nt  of  the  Financial  Regulation)  received  from  t he  R o m a n i an  participation 
in  C o m m u n i ty  p r o g r a m m es  (see  5.3.  of  the  Financial  Statement). 

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10.3  Increase  in  other  administrative  expenditure  as  a  result  of  the  operation 

Budget  heading  (No  and 
title) 

Total 

(in ECU) 

Method  of  calculation  (total 
cost  of  the  action  for  the 
1998-2000) 
period 
(Cost  of  missions  1.356  ECU; 
cost  of  meetings  857  ECU) 

A-701  -missions 

A-7030  - meetings 

Rounded  up  2  missions  per  year  x  5 
42.000  programmes  x  3  years 
Rounded  up  Participation  of  a  Romanian 

40.000  representative  in  3  annual 

A-7031  - compulsory 
meetings 
Total 
The above expenditure will be met from the receipts (article 4§2, third indent of the financial  regulation) received 
from the Romanian participation in Community Programmes (see § 5.3 of the financial  statement). 

, 
82.000  | 

1 

meetings  x  5  programmes  x  3 
years 
Cost  of  the  additional  presence 
of  Romanian  representatives 

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