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Some important funding programmes

Centralized Funding Programmes 2007-2013

The European Commission

Funds originating from the budgets of Individual Directorate-Generals within the European Commission to finance projects aimed at achieving specific policy objectives.

DG Agriculture and Rural Development
DG Competition
DG Economic and Financial Affairs
DG Education and Culture
DG Employment Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
DG Energy and Transport
DG Enterprise and Industry
DG Environment
DG Executive Agencies
DG External Relations
DG Fisheries and Maritime Affairs
DG Health and Consumer Protection
DG Information Society and Media
DG Internal Market and Services
DG Joint Research Centre
DG Justice, Freedom and Security
DG Regional Policy
DG Research
DG Taxation and Customs Union

Seventh Framework Programme

Targeting primarily the Lisbon Agenda, the Seventh Framework Programme finances projects for the promotion of European Research and Innovation.  It is divided into four strands of action, Ideas, Cooperation, Capacities and People. 
 

The Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 

For the financing of projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness of European Enterprises. This funding programme focuses on three pillars of competitiveness: Entreprenership and Innovation, Energy, and Information and Communication Technology.

EUREKA Programme 

The EUREKA Programme focuses mainly on market-oriented R&D initiatives. Projects can be either Individual Projects, Umbrellas (thematic networks of public authorities and national experts), or Clusters (long-term, strategically significant industrial initiatives).
 

European Investment Fund

For the development of European SME's through Venture Capital and Guarantee Schemes.

Decentralized Funding Programmes 2007 - 2013

Note: Priorities may vary according to the National Operational Programmes.

Cohesion Policy 1 - European Regional Development Fund

For Projects aimed at reducing regional disparities in income and achieving the objectives of the European Cohesion Policy. Programming for these funds is based on the Maltese Government's National Strategic Reference Framework 2007 and highlighted in Operational Programme I - Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life. Priorities include knowledge and innovation, tourism, transport, energy, water, environment, and urban development, as well as effective adminisrative capacity of public bodies.

Cohesion Policy 2 - European Social Fund

For Projects aimed at achieving the objectives of European Cohesion Policy by promoting  investment in human capital. This objective is outlined in the Maltese Government's National Strategic Reference Framework, while the Programming of this Fund is explained in more detail in Operational Programme II - Empowering People for More Jobs, and a Better Quality of Life. Priorities include education and skills, employability and adaptibility of the workforce, equal and inclusive labour market, and institutional and administrative capacity.

European Fisheries Fund

This fund finances projects intended to ensure the long-term future of fishing activities and the sustainable use of fishery resources, reduce pressure on stocks, promote the sustainable development of inland fishing; help boost economically viable enterprises in the fisheries sector, foster the protection of the environment and marine resources, encourage sustainable development and improve the quality of life in areas with an active fishing industry, and to promote equality between women and men active in the fisheries sector.

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Funded under the Common Agricultural Policy budget heading, this fund finances projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness of agriculture and forestry, improving the environment and countryside through land management projects and improving the quality of life in rural areas and encouraging diversification of business activity.

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