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О. като има предвид, че финансирането по IFI често е допълващо и че двете програми IFI и PEACE позволиха на проекти да достигнат до етап, на който могат да има достъп до друго финансиране от ЕС, например по Interreg,
O. whereas funding under the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) is often complementary and both programmes, IFI and PEACE, made it possible for projects to reach a stage where they could access other EU funding, such as Interreg,
П. като има предвид, че много от дейностите по подпрограмите на PEACE, програмите на Международния фонд за Ирландия (IFI) и инициативата Interreg в някои области все пак показаха висока степен на сходство и определена степен на припокриване на дейностите,
P. whereas many of the actions in the PEACE sub-programmes, the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) programmes and the Interreg initiative, have nevertheless showed a high degree of similarity and some degree of duplication of activities in certain areas,
Р. като има предвид, че отчетността и прозрачността, участието, признаването на взаимната зависимост между всички хора, успешното премахване на неравенството, насърчаването на многообразието и вниманието към уязвимите групи и равните възможности са важни елементи за изграждането на мира и помирението,
Q. whereas accountability and transparency, participation, recognition of the interdependence of all people, successful elimination of inequality, promotion of diversity and attention to vulnerable groups and equal opportunities are important elements in peace-building and reconciliation,
С. като има предвид, че докладът на временния комисар за жертви и оцелели констатира, че групите за подпомагане на жертвите и оцелелите зависят от еднократно финансиране по PEACE и установи липсата на яснота относно продължаването на проектите след приключване на финансирането по PEACE, и като има предвид, че първият министър и заместникът на първия министър на Северна Ирландия наскоро са назначили четирима нови комисари за жертвите
R. whereas the report of the Interim Commissioner for Victims and Survivors 1 stated that support groups for victims and survivors have a dependency on non-recurring PEACE funding and found a lack of clarity as regards how projects for victims and survivors would proceed when PEACE funding is no longer available, and whereas four new commissioners for victims have recently been appointed by the First and Deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland
Подпомагане на жертви и оцелели – поглед към човешкото наследство, януари 2007 г. ,
Support for Victims and Survivors - Addressing the Human legacy, January 2007. ,
Т. като има предвид, че защитата и насърчаването на правата на човека са неразделна част от изграждането на мира и повторното изграждане на общества, преживели конфликт,
S. whereas the protection and promotion of human rights are an integral part of peace-building and the rebuilding of post-conflict societies,
9. призовава правителството на Ирландия незабавно да приложи Регламент (ЕО) № 1082/2006;
Calls on the Government of Ireland to implement Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 immediately;
16. препоръчва да се въведат всеобхватни стратегии, за да се гарантира не само това, че съществуват примери за добра практика, но и че те се използват на всеки етап от цикъла на проекта, напр. създаване, реализиране, контрол и оценка на проекта;
Recommends that comprehensive strategies be put in place to ensure not only that examples of good-practice are available, but also that they are used at every stage of the project cycle, i.e. project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
The EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE II) was the programme which followed the Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation 1995-1999 (PEACE I).
The EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE II) was the programme which followed the Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation 1995-1999 (PEACE I).
The current PEACE III (2007-2013) follows the structure of the previous programme and its objective is to strengthen the Peace Process in Ireland in order to reinforce a peaceful and stable society and promote reconciliation in the region.
The current PEACE III (2007-2013) follows the structure of the previous programme and its objective is to strengthen the Peace Process in Ireland in order to reinforce a peaceful and stable society and promote reconciliation in the region.
The programme benefits a wide range of sectors, areas, groups and communities that were particularly affected by the conflict and encourages cross-community projects.
The programme benefits a wide range of sectors, areas, groups and communities that were particularly affected by the conflict and encourages cross-community projects.
Local partnership structures and non-governmental organisations managed the greatest portion of the funding under PEACE, which aimed to give various sections of the community the opportunity to come together and work at community level.
Local partnership structures and non-governmental organisations managed the greatest portion of the funding under PEACE, which aimed to give various sections of the community the opportunity to come together and work at community level.
The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) is the Managing Authority for the programme.
The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) is the Managing Authority for the programme.
The Monitoring Committee is made up of the key regional partners (equally selected from north and south of the Border).
The Monitoring Committee is made up of the key regional partners (equally selected from north and south of the Border).
Overview of PEACE I and PEACE II
Overview of PEACE I and PEACE II
PEACE I
PEACE I
EUR 750 000 000 allocated
EUR 750 000 000 allocated
15 000 projects
15 000 projects
PEACE II
PEACE II
EUR 994 000 000 allocated
EUR 994 000 000 allocated
7 000 projects
7 000 projects
This own-initiative report seeks to describe the experience gained from this EU programme regarding positive results and best-practice, and emphasise what may be improved, the challenges yet to be faced and the lessons to be learned.
This own-initiative report seeks to describe the experience gained from this EU programme regarding positive results and best-practice, and emphasise what may be improved, the challenges yet to be faced and the lessons to be learned.
It is also worth mentioning that the EU, since 1989, has been one of the main contributors to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI).
It is also worth mentioning that the EU, since 1989, has been one of the main contributors to the International Fund for Ireland (IFI).
Overview of the International Fund for Ireland since its establishment, 1986, to date.
Overview of the International Fund for Ireland since its establishment, 1986, to date.
IFI → EUR 849 000 000 → 5 700 projects → 55 000 jobs
IFI → EUR 849 000 000 → 5 700 projects → 55 000 jobs
Peace and Reconciliation
Peace and Reconciliation
The European link to a peace-building project is important and the Union recognises the connection between poverty, good governance and conflict
The European link to a peace-building project is important and the Union recognises the connection between poverty, good governance and conflict
See, for example, the Communication from the Commission on Governance and Development (COM(2003)615). .
See, for example, the Communication from the Commission on Governance and Development (COM(2003)615). .
In addition to some present Member States, many new candidate countries, such as the Western Balkans
In addition to some present Member States, many new candidate countries, such as the Western Balkans
As acknowledged in the Thessaloniki Declaration of the EU-Western Balkans Summit of the 21 June 2003. , have a history of conflict.
As acknowledged in the Thessaloniki Declaration of the EU-Western Balkans Summit of the 21 June 2003. , have a history of conflict.
By setting the conflict in Ireland in the wider European context , valuable external reference points could be provided
By setting the conflict in Ireland in the wider European context , valuable external reference points could be provided
Under measure 4.1 of the PEACE II programme, there was an exchange of experience at project level between areas across Europe and further afield, including Albania, Belarus, Moldavia, Serbia, the Ukraine and Bosnia.
Under measure 4.1 of the PEACE II programme, there was an exchange of experience at project level between areas across Europe and further afield, including Albania, Belarus, Moldavia, Serbia, the Ukraine and Bosnia.
Discussion is underway as to the possibilities of creating a Europe-wide network of regions and cities that are coming out of conflict or that have experience in coming out of conflict or that are living with conflict and exclusion.
Discussion is underway as to the possibilities of creating a Europe-wide network of regions and cities that are coming out of conflict or that have experience in coming out of conflict or that are living with conflict and exclusion.
In relation to conflict prevention and developing and building peace, there is increasing awareness that economic development in itself, important as it may be, cannot secure sustainable peace.
In relation to conflict prevention and developing and building peace, there is increasing awareness that economic development in itself, important as it may be, cannot secure sustainable peace.
A most important factor in this area is equitable development, as well as actions to promote effective governance and a stable society.
A most important factor in this area is equitable development, as well as actions to promote effective governance and a stable society.
The understanding of reconciliation in relation to the development of PEACE is rooted in the five inextricably linked and overlapping strands of the Hamber/Kelly model
The understanding of reconciliation in relation to the development of PEACE is rooted in the five inextricably linked and overlapping strands of the Hamber/Kelly model
Paper by Gráinne Kelly & Brandon Hamber: ‘Coherent, contested or confused?
Paper by Gráinne Kelly & Brandon Hamber: ‘Coherent, contested or confused?
Views on reconciliation in Northern Ireland’, Presented at “Reconciliation: Rhetoric or Relevance?
Views on reconciliation in Northern Ireland’, Presented at “Reconciliation: Rhetoric or Relevance?
A roundtable discussion on concepts and practices of reconciliation”, Belfast 9 June 2004. :
A roundtable discussion on concepts and practices of reconciliation”, Belfast 9 June 2004. :
• developing a shared vision of an interdependent and fair society:
• developing a shared vision of an interdependent and fair society:
• acknowledging and dealing with the past ;
• acknowledging and dealing with the past;
• building positive relations ;
• building positive relations;
• significant cultural and attitudinal change; and
• significant cultural and attitudinal change; and
• substantial social, economic and political change.
• substantial social, economic and political change.
The concept of many international practitioners is that peace-building and working towards reconciliation is a long-term process in which the participation of vulnerable groups is most important.
The concept of many international practitioners is that peace-building and working towards reconciliation is a long-term process in which the participation of vulnerable groups is most important.
It may take more time to work with local communities but the benefit received is essential.
It may take more time to work with local communities but the benefit received is essential.
PEACE shows that awareness of the programme and the EU, and also of the EU’s contributions, is increased when financial allocation mechanisms at a local level are used and when participation occurs at a local level.
PEACE shows that awareness of the programme and the EU, and also of the EU’s contributions, is increased when financial allocation mechanisms at a local level are used and when participation occurs at a local level.
The European Union’s PEACE programme
The European Union’s PEACE programme
The structure of the consultation procedures and the design of the PEACE programme are as important as the programme itself.
The structure of the consultation procedures and the design of the PEACE programme are as important as the programme itself.
PEACE provided opportunities for participation and dialogue and brought decision-making and responsibility for community development closer to the people.
PEACE provided opportunities for participation and dialogue and brought decision-making and responsibility for community development closer to the people.
PEACE I fostered cooperation between the civil society and political leaders at community level.
PEACE I fostered cooperation between the civil society and political leaders at community level.
Some community organisations and political leaders participated for the first time ever with economy actors in planning policies for investment in their own areas under the PEACE programme.
Some community organisations and political leaders participated for the first time ever with economic actors in planning policies for investment in their own areas under the PEACE programme.
Despite the major difficulties, both communities accepted PEACE I due to the work of community-based funding bodies, and thereby contributing to the overall objective of improving social and economic conditions through direct contact with local communities.
Despite the major difficulties, both communities accepted PEACE I due to the work of community-based funding bodies, and thereby contributing to the overall objective of improving social and economic conditions through direct contact with local communities.
The PEACE programmes funded a wide range of projects, including childcare and after-school projects, enterprise parks and small business enterprises in both urban and rural areas.
The PEACE programmes funded a wide range of projects, including childcare and after-school projects, enterprise parks and small business enterprises in both urban and rural areas.
Many of the projects funded under PEACE were established to serve local requirements.
Many of the projects funded under PEACE were established to serve local requirements.
They built confidence and capability and helped foster better visions for the future.
They built confidence and capability and helped foster better visions for the future.
The affect these projects had on peace were just as great as the affect of other projects traditionally described as “peace projects”.
The affect these projects had on peace were just as great as the affect of other projects traditionally described as “peace projects”.
They laid down strong foundations for reconciliation.
They laid down strong foundations for reconciliation.
The range of projects funded under PEACE helped foster an environment where political agreements had a reasonable chance of succeeding.
The range of projects funded under PEACE helped foster an environment where political agreements had a reasonable chance of succeeding.
PEACE funded a transport infrastructure, including bypass schemes and rural transport initiatives, which contributed to economic renewal and regeneration and facilitated accredited training and other learning schemes.
PEACE funded transport infrastructure, including bypass schemes and rural transport initiatives, which contributed to economic renewal and regeneration and facilitated accredited training and other learning schemes.
The PEACE programme funded support projects for immigrant workers as well as projects celebrating the diverse ethnic mixture of society as a whole.
The PEACE programme funded support projects for immigrant workers as well as projects celebrating the diverse ethnic mixture of society as a whole.
Ex-prisoners projects, funded under PEACE, formed part of local networks of voluntary and public organisation, including regeneration partnerships, enterprise centres and public forums.
Ex-prisoners projects, funded under PEACE, formed part of local networks of voluntary and public organisation, including regeneration partnerships, enterprise centres and public forums.
Some projects worked directly with groups they once opposed, including political groups of traditional enmity or state agencies that the groups would not have been in contact with previously.
Some projects worked directly with groups they once opposed, including traditionally hostile political groups or state agencies that the groups would not have been in contact with previously.
Cross-community aspects worked towards achieving the programme’s target.
Cross-community aspects worked towards achieving the programme’s target.
What is of importance here is that the programmes attracted a wide range of diverse participants to seek a common aim or benefit, and they assisted in developing models for public engagement in policy development.
What is of importance here is that the programmes attracted a wide range of diverse participants to seek a common aim or benefit, and they assisted in developing models for public engagement in policy development.
Women’s groups performed well and they have a very positive role in peace-building.
Women’s groups performed well and they have a very positive role in peace-building.
Many social, economic and cultural activities common elsewhere in Europe have not occurred in a cross-border dimension in Ireland.
Many social, economic and cultural activities common elsewhere in Europe have not occurred in a cross-border dimension in Ireland.
Other activities have been interrupted for years.
Other activities have been interrupted for years.
The cross-border aspects – normal cross-border social, economic and cultural activities as well as projects designed to examine future visions for society – were important to achieve the programme’s targets.
The cross-border aspects – normal cross-border social, economic and cultural activities as well as projects designed to examine future visions for society – were important to achieve the programme’s targets.
PEACE I was designed and created with a lot of input from people at the community level.
PEACE I was designed and created with a lot of input from people at the community level.
The voluntary sector learned a great deal from the process and the legislative sector learned how to work in partnership with the voluntary and community sectors.
The voluntary sector learned a great deal from the process and the statutory sector learned how to work in partnership with the voluntary and community sectors.
Stronger emphasis was placed on the economy and economic viability in the PEACE II programme.
Stronger emphasis was placed on the economy and economic viability in the PEACE II programme.
Unfortunately, some of the ‘bottom up’ approach was lost in the design of PEACE II.
Unfortunately, some of the ‘bottom up’ approach was lost in the design of PEACE II.
Nevertheless, a wide range of groups benefited from PEACE II as they took the opportunities arising from the progress of the peace process.
Nevertheless, a wide range of groups benefited from PEACE II as they took the opportunities arising from the progress of the peace process.
The future
The future
When the EU decided to extend PEACE II until 2006 and to draw up a PEACE III programme for the years 2007-2013, it was a strong positive signal of the support given at Community level to the peace process and of the confidence in the progress towards a stable peaceful society.
When the EU decided to extend PEACE II until 2006 and to draw up a PEACE III programme for the years 2007-2013, it was a strong positive signal of the support given at Community level to the peace process and of the confidence in the progress towards a stable peaceful society.
The emphasis is on reconciliation in the PEACE III programme and it seeks to employ the work of Hamber and Kelly on the definition of reconciliation.
The emphasis is on reconciliation in the PEACE III programme and it seeks to employ the work of Hamber and Kelly on the definition of reconciliation.
The designers and implementers of PEACE III, when selecting projects for funding, must have a sound understanding of Hamber and Kelly’s work.
The designers and implementers of PEACE III, when selecting projects for funding, must have a sound understanding of Hamber and Kelly’s work.
It was also decided to be more strategic in the funding of projects and not to call for applications by public notice.
It was also decided to be more strategic in the funding of projects and not to call for applications by public notice.
It is yet too early to say how this more strategic approach will fare but it is most important that we do not lose local partnerships and participation at local level.
It is yet too early to say how this more strategic approach will fare but it is most important that we do not lose local partnerships and participation at local level.
It is also important that this will not be lost either in other EU programmes for the years 2007-2013.
It is also important that this will not be lost either in other EU programmes for the years 2007-2013.
The voluntary sector is well-known for its achievements in confronting social decline and deprivation and is well-placed to develop and provide frontline services, particularly to the most disadvantaged in society.
The voluntary sector is well-known for its achievements in confronting social decline and deprivation and is well-placed to develop and provide frontline services, particularly to the most disadvantaged in society.
More use should be made of this experience in the various regional development programmes.
More use should be made of this experience in the various regional development programmes.
Some of the lessons we have learned from PEACE I and II about participation at local level must be implemented in the EU Structural Funds in general.
Some of the lessons we have learned from PEACE I and II about participation at local level must be implemented in the EU Structural Funds in general.
To improve on the enormous achievements accomplished with the aid of PEACE I and PEACE II, best-practice must be acknowledged, recorded and made available to others.
To improve on the enormous achievements accomplished with the aid of PEACE I and PEACE II, best-practice must be acknowledged, recorded and made available to others.
This best-practice must also be mainstreamed.
This best-practice must also be mainstreamed.
During his visit to Belfast on 1 May 2007, Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, announced the creation of a task force at the Commission to look at how to improve the region’s access to and participation in Community policies and programmes.
During his visit to Belfast on 1 May 2007, Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, announced the creation of a task force at the Commission to look at how to improve the region’s access to and participation in Community policies and programmes.
The Commissioner for Regional Policy, Danuta Hübner, was asked to take political charge of the task force.
The Commissioner for Regional Policy, Danuta Hübner, was asked to take political charge of the task force.
This could considerably enhance progress in the regions.
This could considerably enhance progress in the regions.
It would be most beneficial if the members of the task force were aware of the experience gained from projects relating to the PEACE programmes and the IFI and of the good practice observed in them.
It would be most beneficial if the members of the task force were aware of the experience gained from projects relating to the PEACE programmes and the IFI and of the good practice observed in them.