Regione Calabria Convergenza 2007-2013

Promoter – Financial Intermediary

Regione Calabria

Location

• Italy

Description

Co-financing of EU supported Operational Programmes 2007-2013 under the Convergence objective in Regione Calabria

Objectives

The Project comprises two Operational Programmes prepared by the Regione Calabria for the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund in the 2007-2013 programming period. The investment strategy will focus mainly on support of the sectors: human capital and services, transport, research, technological development, innovations and entrepreneurship, water and environmental protection.

Sector(s)

• Composite infrastructure
• Transport
• Water, sewerage
• Telecom

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

EUR 450 million

Total cost (Approximate amount)

EUR 3.86 billion

Environmental aspects

The project, being a multi-sector multi-scheme operation classified as Framework Loan/Structural Programme Lending and, depending on its final scope, may have a number of effects on the environment, including energy efficiency and savings, efficiency in water use and waste waster management, improved waste treatment, rehabilitation of contaminated sites as well as environmental sustainability of the development policies in the future. The Bank will require from the promoter to act according to the provisions of the relevant EU directives, including SEA, EIA, Habitats and Birds Directives.

Procurement

The promoter as a public administration entity is required to follow the EU public procurement rules (2004/18/EC) including publication of contract notices in EU Official Journal as implemented by national law, if and where appropriate. Projects with investment costs below the EU thresholds will be procured according to the provisions laid down in national legislation.

Status

Signed - 14/11/2008