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Commission Report (2002): Poland
A National Development Plan, which will serve as the basis for the
implementation of the Structural Funds after accession is under development
and will need to be accompanied by the Operational Programmes. The
implementation structures of the final plan has defined the bodies in charge
of the implementation of Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund, and a clear
division of responsibilities has been established. As foreseen in the Action
Plan, steps have been taken to ensure effective inter-ministerial
co-ordination and clarify responsibilities for regional policy issues.
Further measures will be required. There has been some progress in setting up
the required monitoring and evaluation systems for Structural Funds.
Significant progress is still required for the collection and processing of
the relevant statistical information. Additional actions are required to
improve the budgetary system according to structural funds standards and to
establish financial control arrangements for Structural Funds management.
Initial efforts have been made concerning the establishment and proper
staffing of future managing and paying authorities for Structural Funds
management as set out in the Action Plan. A continuation of these efforts,
respecting the commitments made, is critical for success. Training must
accompany the hiring of additional staff. Much greater efforts are required
to build on the initial steps which have been taken to develop the technical
preparation of projects eligible for Structural and Cohesion Funds assistance
(project pipeline). In general the Accession Partnership priorities in the
area of regional policy have been partially met. Implementation of the
measures under the Action Plan is partially on track.
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