Article 1 
1. A multiannual framework programme for Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration, hereinafter referred to as the 'fourth framework programme', is hereby adopted for the period 1994 to 1998. 2. The fourth framework programme shall include all Community activities in the area of research and technological development, including demonstration projects. The definition of demonstration projects is set out in Annex III. 3. The maximum overall amount for Community financial participation in the fourth framework programme shall be ECU 11 046 million. Of this, ECU 5 472 million is for the period 1994 to 1996 and ECU 5 574 million is for the period 1997 to 1998. Not later than 30 June 1996, in the light of an assessment of value for money, of the state of implementation of the framework programme, of its contribution to the competitiveness of Community industry at international level, of value for money and of the development of the financial perspectives of the European Union, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 130i (1) of the Treaty, shall review the maximum overall amount, with the possibility of increasing it to ECU 11 641 million.
Article 2 
1. The fourth framework programme shall be implemented through specific programmes developed within each activity, each of which shall specify its precise objectives on the lines of the scientific and technological objectives in Annex III, define the detailed rules for implementing it, fix its duration and provide for the means deemed necessary. 2. The implementation of the fourth framework programme may also give rise, as necessary, to supplementary programmes within the meaning of Article 130k, to Community participation in RTD programmes undertaken by several Member States within the meaning of Article 130l, or to the setting up of joint undertakings or any other structure within the meaning of Article 130n. It may also give rise to cooperation agreements with third countries or international organizations, within the meaning of Article 130m, second subparagraph. Article 3 The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in the fourth framework programme shall be those provided for by the specific provisions regarding RTD funding of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, as supplemented by Annex IV to this Decision. Article 4 1. The Commission shall continually and systematically monitor the progress of the fourth framework programme as regards the criteria set out in Annex II, which include that of contributing to the economic and social cohesion of the Community, and the scientific and technological objectives set out in Annex III. It shall examine in particular whether the objectives, priorities and financial resources are still appropriate to the changing situation. If necessary, it shall make proposals to adapt or supplement the framework programme according to the results of this assessment. At the beginning of each year the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council with information on RTD activities and the dissemination of results during the previous year, and the work programme for the current year. 2. The Commission shall have an external assessment conducted by independent qualified experts into the management of and progress with Community activities carried out during the five years preceding this assessment. It shall communicate this assessment and conclusions, accompanied by its comments, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee prior to presenting its proposal for the fifth framework programme. 3. In order to help ensure, inter alia, cost-effective implementation of the framework programme, each specific programme shall provide for systematic monitoring and, on completion of the programme, independent evaluation against the precise objectives referred to in Article 2; the modalities of such evaluation shall be laid down in each specific programme. Done at Brussels, 26 April 1994. For the European Parliament The President E. KLEPSCH For the Council The President C. SIMITIS (1) OJ No C 230, 26. 8. 1993, p. 4. (2) OJ No C 34, 2. 2. 1994, p. 90. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 November 1993, OJ No C 329, 6. 12. 1993, p. 264. Council common position of 14. 1. 1994, OJ No C 101, 9. 4. 1994, p. 21 and Decision of the European Parliament of 9. 2. 1994 (OJ No C 61, 28. 2. 1994). (4) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 28. Decision as amended by Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC (OJ No L 69, 20. 3. 1993, p. 43).
Article 3 
The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in the fourth framework programme shall be those provided for by the specific provisions regarding RTD funding of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, as supplemented by Annex IV to this Decision. Article 4 1. The Commission shall continually and systematically monitor the progress of the fourth framework programme as regards the criteria set out in Annex II, which include that of contributing to the economic and social cohesion of the Community, and the scientific and technological objectives set out in Annex III. It shall examine in particular whether the objectives, priorities and financial resources are still appropriate to the changing situation. If necessary, it shall make proposals to adapt or supplement the framework programme according to the results of this assessment. At the beginning of each year the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council with information on RTD activities and the dissemination of results during the previous year, and the work programme for the current year. 2. The Commission shall have an external assessment conducted by independent qualified experts into the management of and progress with Community activities carried out during the five years preceding this assessment. It shall communicate this assessment and conclusions, accompanied by its comments, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee prior to presenting its proposal for the fifth framework programme. 3. In order to help ensure, inter alia, cost-effective implementation of the framework programme, each specific programme shall provide for systematic monitoring and, on completion of the programme, independent evaluation against the precise objectives referred to in Article 2; the modalities of such evaluation shall be laid down in each specific programme. Done at Brussels, 26 April 1994. For the European Parliament The President E. KLEPSCH For the Council The President C. SIMITIS (1) OJ No C 230, 26. 8. 1993, p. 4. (2) OJ No C 34, 2. 2. 1994, p. 90. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 November 1993, OJ No C 329, 6. 12. 1993, p. 264. Council common position of 14. 1. 1994, OJ No C 101, 9. 4. 1994, p. 21 and Decision of the European Parliament of 9. 2. 1994 (OJ No C 61, 28. 2. 1994). (4) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 28. Decision as amended by Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC (OJ No L 69, 20. 3. 1993, p. 43).
Article 4 
1. The Commission shall continually and systematically monitor the progress of the fourth framework programme as regards the criteria set out in Annex II, which include that of contributing to the economic and social cohesion of the Community, and the scientific and technological objectives set out in Annex III. It shall examine in particular whether the objectives, priorities and financial resources are still appropriate to the changing situation. If necessary, it shall make proposals to adapt or supplement the framework programme according to the results of this assessment. At the beginning of each year the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council with information on RTD activities and the dissemination of results during the previous year, and the work programme for the current year. 2. The Commission shall have an external assessment conducted by independent qualified experts into the management of and progress with Community activities carried out during the five years preceding this assessment. It shall communicate this assessment and conclusions, accompanied by its comments, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee prior to presenting its proposal for the fifth framework programme. 3. In order to help ensure, inter alia, cost-effective implementation of the framework programme, each specific programme shall provide for systematic monitoring and, on completion of the programme, independent evaluation against the precise objectives referred to in Article 2; the modalities of such evaluation shall be laid down in each specific programme. Done at Brussels, 26 April 1994. For the European Parliament The President E. KLEPSCH For the Council The President C. SIMITIS (1) OJ No C 230, 26. 8. 1993, p. 4. (2) OJ No C 34, 2. 2. 1994, p. 90. (3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 18 November 1993, OJ No C 329, 6. 12. 1993, p. 264. Council common position of 14. 1. 1994, OJ No C 101, 9. 4. 1994, p. 21 and Decision of the European Parliament of 9. 2. 1994 (OJ No C 61, 28. 2. 1994). (4) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 28. Decision as amended by Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC (OJ No L 69, 20. 3. 1993, p. 43).