Projects • Glossary

Method of implementation of EU budget where certain implementation tasks are delegated to the Member States. This method is applied for example to implementation of Cohesion Policy Instruments.

References in the logframe indicating where and in which form information on the achievement of the Overall Objectives, the Project Purpose and the Results can be found.

The agreement between the European Community and its Member States and the relevant South-Eastern European government setting out a framework for close cooperation in the political and institutional stabilisation in the South-Eastern Europe and for the promotion of economic and trade relations.

Cornerstone of the European Union's policy in the countries of the Western Balkans. It is aimed at: supporting the region in order to secure political and economic stabilisation; facilitating a closer association with the EU; eventually opening the road towards EU

Identification of all stakeholder groups likely to be affected by the proposed intervention; the identification and analysis of their interests, problems, potentials, etc. The conclusions of this analysis are integrated into the project design.

Any individual, groups of people, institutions or firms that may have a relationship with the project/programme are defined as stakeholders. They may - directly or indirectly, positively or negatively - affect or be affected by the process and the outcomes of projects or programmes.

the likelihood of a continuation in the stream of benefits produced by the project after the period of external support has ended. Key factors that impact on the sustainability include: (i) ownership by beneficiaries; (ii) policy support/consistency; (iii) appropriate technology; (iv) environment; (v) socio-cultural issues; (vi) gender equality; (vii) institutional management capacity; and (viii) economic and financial viability.

Strategic planning tool for analysis of the competitive position of an organisation, country or region. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.