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Annex 3
Template for Strategic Report
EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms 2009-2014
The National Focal Point shall submit to the FMC an annual Strategic Report according
to Article 2.2 of the Regulations on the implementation of the EEA and/or Norwegian
Financial Mechanisms 2009-2014.
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This section shall provide a summary of the report.
2 ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT AT NATIONAL LEVEL
This section shall assess the expected impact of the financial mechanism in relation to
the overall objectives of economic and social development and strengthening of
bilateral cooperation.
2.1 Cohesion
Assess the aggregated impact of the Programmes supported by the financial mechanism
on reducing economic and social disparities. Use to the extent possible national
statistics to underpin the assessment, see also this link [link] for macro level statistics
that might be relevant for the purpose of the assessment.
2.2 Bilateral relations
Describe how the financial mechanism contributed to strengthened bilateral relations in
the reporting period. Describe any changes as regards visibility and image of the Donor
State(s), and whether the financial mechanism has enhanced cooperation with entities
in the Donor State(s). Report on the implementation of the fund for bilateral relations at
the national level, as described in Article 3.5 of the Regulation.
3 MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
3.1 Management and control systems
Provide information on any changes in relation to the description of the implementation
framework provided in accordance with Article 4.8 of the Regulation. Assess the
efficiency and the effectiveness of the national management and control systems
established in the Beneficiary State.
3.2 Compliance with EU legislation, national legislation and the MoU
Provide information on compliance with the regulatory environment of the financial
mechanism in the Beneficiary State (the MoU and the Regulation, as well as compliance
with Community Policy, i.a. on matters such as state aid, the environmental directives,