Sklep o potrditvi programa o mednarodnem razvojnem sodelovanju med Vlado Republike Slovenije in Vlado Črne gore za obdobje 2013 do 2015

Based on the Agreement on Development Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Montenegro signed on 7 February 2008,

Have agreed on the following:

I FUNDS EARMARKED FOR BILATERAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA AND MONTENEGRO FOR THE PERIOD 2013-2015

Article 1

In the Framework Programme of International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance of the Republic of Slovenia for the period 2013-2015, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has earmarked funds in the approximate amount of EUR 2,097,568 for bilateral development cooperation between the Republic of Slovenia and Montenegro.

II DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AIMED AT ENHANCING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Article 2

In the Framework Programme of International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance of the Republic of Slovenia for the period 2013-2015, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has earmarked funds in the approximate amount of EUR 1,329,347 in support of development projects aimed at enhancing economic and social infrastructure in Montenegro.

When selecting projects aimed at enhancing economic and social infrastructure, the Parties took into account the strategic priorities of Montenegro, which focus on sustainable development, ecology and environmental protection, with a special emphasis on the least developed northern parts of Montenegro and the development of quality tourism and ecotourism as one of Montenegro's economic policy priorities.

In the period 2013-2015, the Parties plan to undertake the following projects in the field of economic and social infrastructure:

1 Construction and equipment of Sports Hall - stage two of the project "Improving the offer of the Gorske Oči Hotel in Žabljak" (the donation of the Republic of Slovenia shall amount to EUR 949,374).

2 Renovation of public buildings with a view to increasing their energy performance and installation of a biomass heating system in the Mojkovac Municipality (the donation of the Republic of Slovenia shall amount to EUR 340,000).

3 The organization and management of the recreational activities on the Tara river (the donation of the Republic of Slovenia shall amount to EUR 20,000).

4 The construction of children's playground in the Bar Municipality (the donation of the Republic of Slovenia shall amount to EUR 20,000).

Article 3

In case of projects aimed at enhancing economic and social infrastructure, the standard donation of the Republic of Slovenia does not exceed 40 %. The remaining funds are ensured by the recipient country.

Any changes to the co-financing share must be authorised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia on a case-by-case basis.

The recipient country decides at its own discretion how to close the financial construction of a project.

Article 4

The recipient country selects a contractor in line with its national legislation regulating public finances and public procurement. In special cases where the Republic of Slovenia provides the major share of funds, the Centre for International Cooperation and Development selects, in agreement with the donation recipient, a contractor on the basis of a tender published in the Republic of Slovenia in line with the Slovenian legislation governing public finances and public procurement.

III TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Article 5

The Parties have agreed to provide funds in the approximate amount of EUR 230,000 for activities in the field of technical assistance.

Article 6

Taking into account the active support of the Republic of Slovenia for Montenegro as regards its European future and integration into the European Union and adoption of EU standards and norms, in the period 2013-2015, the Republic of Slovenia will provide, through its ministries, their agencies and government offices, to Montenegro expert technical assistance in the amount of up to EUR 180,000 (EUR 60,000 annually).

Article 7

The Republic of Slovenia will provide to Montenegro expert technical assistance to be implemented by the Regional Institution - Centre for Excellence in Finance for a public accounting project in the amount of EUR 50,000 in 2013.

IV OTHER FORMS OF COOPERATION

Article 8

The Parties shall promote development activities undertaken in Montenegro by non-governmental organisations from the Republic of Slovenia, and other forms of bilateral development cooperation, such as projects at the regional level or for several partner countries concurrently.

In the Framework Programme of International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance for the period 2013-2015, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has earmarked EUR 85,000 for the co-financing of activities of non-governmental organisations, namely EUR 30,000 for the conclusion of the three-year project and EUR 55,000 for a project in the field of environment.

From the funds allocated for international development assistance of the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia, EUR 453.221 will be channeled through the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for two development projects on the environmental protection in Montenegro, one in Mojkovac (EUR 243.221 financing in three year period time from 2013 to 2015) and one in Port Milena near Ulcinj (EUR 210.000 financing in two year period time from 2013 to 2014).

V FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 9

Specific activities and details of their implementation shall be coordinated by the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro.

Article 10

In case of any problems during the realization of specific projects, the identification of additional development projects or other unforeseen developments in the Programme's implementation, the Parties may agree, via the Joint Committee, to amend the selection of projects. Such arrangements shall be formalized in the form of an annex, which shall be an integral part of the Programme and enter into force in accordance with the provisions of Article 11 hereof.

Article 11

The Programme shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following its signing and shall remain in force until 31 December 2015. Activities that are underway or have not been concluded shall be subject to the provisions of the Agreement on Development Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Montenegro until their conclusion unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.

Done at Ljubljana on 9 October 2013 in two originals in the English language.

For the
Republic of Slovenia
Karl Erjavec (s)

For
Montenegro
Igor Lukšić (s)