Since Republic of Serbia and Montenegro currently have status of countries potential candidates, IPA Cross – Border Programme Serbia – Montenegro is implementing under Centralized Implementation System, in accordance with Article 53c of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 and the relevant provisions of the EC Treaties.

Centralized management as defined in Article 53a of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 may be used under the transition assistance and institution building component, in particular for regional and horizontal programmes, and under the cross-border cooperation component. It may also be used for technical assistance under any of the IPA components.

Intermediate Body for financial management (IBFM)

The Intermediate Body for financial management (IBFM) for the IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia – Montenegro 2021-2027 is the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the Central Financing and Contracting Unit (CFCU) of the Republic…

Joint technical secretariat

Set up and organization In line with Article 79 of the Framework Agreements, a Joint Technical Secretariat shall be set up to assist the Commission, the cross-border cooperation structures, the Managing Authority and the Joint Monitoring…

Managing Authority / CBC Structure

Managing Authority / CBC Structure shall be established by the IPA III beneficiary to implement and manage the IPA III assistance (Article 10, IPA III Implementing Regulation). The Operating Structures within IPA II Cross-border Cooperation…

Joint Monitoring Committee

The Joint Monitoring Committee of the IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia – Montenegro 2021-2027, is a permanently acting body established in accordance with Articles 7, 10 & 18 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)…