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Discussion note
‘Coordination and
follow up mechanisms
of actions aimed at
the Roma population
supported by Structural
Funds’ (2010)
This document presents a first overview of the context in the countries participating
in the Network with respect to the institutional set ups as regards the social inclusion
of Roma and the inter-departmental coordination mechanisms with a special focus
on the relationship between these and the implementation mechanisms of the EU
Structural Funds.
(available in
English)
Position paper ‘The
potential contribution
of the Structural Funds
to NRIS’ (2011)
Following the adoption by the European Commission of the ‘EU Framework for
National Roma Integration Strategies up to 2020’ (NRIS), this position paper aims
to raise awareness about the role and added value of Structural Funds for Roma
inclusion and put forward some proposals for Member States on how these funds
can contribute to the success of the NRIS.
(available in English)
Position paper
‘Proposals for the
future Regulations of
the Structural Funds’
(2011)
This position paper aims to make a relevant and informed contribution to the debate on the
Structural Funds Regulations for the 2014-2020 programming period. It makes concrete
proposals and identifies possible orientations on how, in light of EURoma’s experience, EU
financial instruments could have a more effective impact on the living conditions of Roma.
(available in English)
Report ‘Analysis of
references to the
Structural Funds in the
NRIS’ (2012)
The present paper analyses comparatively how general recommendations regarding
the use of Structural Funds are translated into concrete, operational proposals for
Roma social inclusion and for the improvement of Roma living conditions in the
National Roma Integration Strategies (NRIS).
(available in English)
Guide ‘Tackling Roma
needs in the 2014-
2020 Structural Funds
programming period.
Guide to improve the
planning process’
(2013)
This Guide is conceived to provide a tool for the EU Member States (units responsible for
planning different Structural Funds and other institutions involved in the programming
period) to address the socio-economic inclusion of the Roma population in the Partnership
Agreements and Operational Programmes for the 2014-2020 European Structural and
Investment (ESI) Funds programming period. To this end, it identifies key issues that
should be addressed within strategic areas (employment, education, housing, healthcare,
anti-discrimination and gender equality) identified both in the EU Framework for the NRIS
and in the strategic priorities set by the draft ESI Funds Regulations. It also makes practical
recommendations, based on prior experience, which may inform the design of Operational
Programmes on other forms of implementation in order to gain effectiveness in the use of
these funds for Roma inclusion.
(available in English and
Spanish)