POTENTIALS OF THE EU PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE IN FINANCING OF LOCAL ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: EXPERIENCES OF MONTENEGRO IN MFF 2007–2013

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Đurović
Keyword(s):  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The Eu

Connecting Europe Facility in the system of joint financing of the EU critical infrastructure

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (10) ◽  
pp. 61-80
Author(s):  
Robert BALAKIN ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Support ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cohesion Policy ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Special Rules ◽  
Financing Infrastructure ◽  
The Eu

The study shows components of financial support for the formation and development of critical infrastructure entities in the European Union. The sustainable functioning of critical infrastructure is aimed at the observance of common Union interests, given the existence of differences in the economic policy in different EU Member States. It was found that the development of Trans-European infrastructure programs is carried out within the framework of the EU Cohesion Policy. The Connecting Europe Facility is a key special tool for funding critical infrastructure in the EU transport, energy and digital services sectors. The Fund is mainly used to finance entities aimed at achieving the goals of the European Green Deal. Recommendations for Ukraine to take into account the experience of financial support regulation for the development of the EU critical infrastructure are substantiated. Based on the experience of the EU, the criteria for determining the priority of the project for financing critical infrastructure are highlighted. Based on the analysis of the formation and use of the Connecting Europe Facility as the main common instrument for financing the EU critical infrastructure, a conclusion was made on the feasibility of establishing a critical infrastructure development fund of Ukraine to support financing of key projects in transport, digital and energy infrastructure. Special rules for determining the eligible costs incurred for financing infrastructure projects at the expense of the critical infrastructure development fund of Ukraine are disclosed.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (0) ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
Ryszard Rolbiecki
Keyword(s):  
Crude Oil ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Technical Specification ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Energetic Efficiency ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Council Directive ◽  
National Framework ◽  
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An increase of the energetic efficiency of the economy is one of the priority goals of EU policy. In all the sectors of the EU-28 countries this goal has been achieved. However, in the transport sector, which is especially dependent on the supplies of crude oil, the energy consumption continues to increase. This is why, a wider use of alternative fuels is one of the ways of increasing the transport energy efficiency and decrease the dependency on crude oil. In transportation, there is a chance to increase the use of electricity and natural gas. However, the use of these energy sources in transport depends on the development of appropriate infrastructure. The requirements regarding the technical specification of the alternative fuel infrastructure and the time horizon for the construction of these facilities have been described in the European Parliament and Council Directive of 22.10.2014 on the development of alternative fuels infrastructure. In Poland, the development directions regarding the use of alternative fuels in transport and the goals of the transport infrastructure development have been set out in the year 2016 in the national framework for the policy of alternative fuels infrastructure development.

scholarly journals The development status of electric (BEV) and hydrogen (FCEV) passenger cars park in the world and new research possibilities of these cars in real traffic conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 178 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojciech GIS ◽  
Jerzy MERKISZ
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Drive Unit ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Unit Energy ◽  
The Eu

Major markets across the European Union (EU) are concentrated on rapid development of electromobility. This policy is demon-strated – among others – by recent sales of electric cars: within the past 3 quarters of 2018 – 24.7 thousand electric cars have been registered in Germany, 20.3 thousand in France, 15.3 thousand in the Netherlands and 31.4 thousand in Norway. Unfortunately, only 867 EVs have been registered in Hungary, 469 in the Czech Republic, 468 in Romania, 411 in Poland and 348 in Slovenia. Unit energy consumption of electric cars was often defined in NEDC cycle. In real conditions of road traffic, it may differ from val-ues recorded in a drive cycle. The article presents results of a study on energy consumption of electric cars in Poland along RDE (Real Driving Emissions) testing route in terms of vehicle energy consumption per drive unit (km, 100 km). The use of fuel cells in cars may bring a change in the type of used vehicles in the long run. Both globally and in the EU wide-ranging actions are undertaken to imple-ment fuel cell technology. Also, the infrastructure of hydrogen filling stations is developed. At present the most rapidly developing coun-try in this area is Japan. The article addresses the issue of energy consumption per drive unit by cars equipped with fuel cells as both type of vehicles, i.e. EV and FCV use electric motors. The article also discusses infrastructure development in the EU and Poland, charg-ing and fuelling of the said vehicles, respectively.

scholarly journals LIMITS AND RISK OF DEVELOPING TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN POLAND

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1/2017) ◽  
pp. 110-120
Author(s):  
Stanislaw Miecznikowski
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Bond Yields ◽  
Financial Perspective ◽  
European Standards ◽  
Barriers To Growth ◽  
The Eu

Low investment and other mistakes made in the process of transport development has led to the situation where even the infrastructure of the most developed transport branches does not correspond to European standards. Underdevelopment of transport infrastructure in Poland has become one of the main barriers to growth and modernization of the country. Well-developed transport infrastructure is an important determinant of socio-economic development. Over 25 years after the start of the economic transformation in Poland, the condition of transport infrastructure in this country remains unsatisfactory. However, since the accession to the European Union, the development of transport infrastructure in Poland has improved significantly. Funds from the EU have contributed significantly to this progress. The current financial perspective may be the last chance for Poland to get EU funding for transport infrastructure development in such a large scale. Therefore, it is particularly important that the allocated funds are fully absorbed. For this to happen, project beneficiaries should be able to obtain funds for their own contributions. The increase in bond yields related to rating downgrade, weakening banks or shifting funds from investment to consumption may weaken Poland’s ability to take advantage of opportunities arising from EU funds.

scholarly journals Impact of it growth on labour demand in the EU transport infrastructure development

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrius Montrimas ◽  
Vaidas Gaidelys
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Labour Demand ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Construction Market ◽  
The Eu

Purpose – the purpose of this research is to find the benchmark, triggering a significant shift of the EU transport infrastructure construction sector from usual labour to the IT-based project implementation. The work aims to find obstacles that hold off IT from booming in this sector. Research methodology – following the literature overview, three bills of quantities of sample transport infrastructure construction projects selected as the objects for analysis and the mathematical-statistical method was applied to actually completed projects to find the benchmark for costs of respective IT development. Findings – the findings of this work suggest a 10% benchmark of project scope, applicable for IT innovations at the expense of human labour demand. Research limitations – EU financial support and public procurements of investment projects are mostly applicable for investment phase. This research is therefore limited to the analysis of investment activities. Practical implications – the industry stakeholders would welcome the IT if innovations developed with the budget not exceeding the benchmark. IT researchers and developers could use the results for cost adjustments of their offered solutions to the EU transport construction companies. Originality/Value – this work encourages discussions on initiation of the initiatives at the political level aiming to the requalification of the existing unemployed labour force in order to meet the current labour demand in the construction market as a whole. It provides a direction for future scientific researches and IT developers in order to increase the attractiveness of IT for application in construction projects.

scholarly journals Az Európai Unió intézményrendszere és működése, a hazai környezetvédelmi infrastruktúra-fejlesztési projektek szemszögéből

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 158-164
Author(s):  
Ferenc Szabó
Keyword(s):  
National Level ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The European Union ◽  
New Members ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Environmental Infrastructure ◽  
The Eu

The cooperation of the highly developed western European countries has led to significant success, mainly after the establishment of the European Union. The original goals, peace, prosperity and human rights were assured. However, the inner conflicts of the system have been producing operational difficulties time to time. One of the main goals of the "Lisbon Process 2000" was to eliminate these operational problems, in order to strengthen competitiveness. The accession to the EU meant great opportunities to the new members, first of all in the field of environmental infrastructure development. The EU support and funds made it possible to the eastern European countries to reach the level of the h developed counties in a few years. But it's clear that the support systems are difficult, the regulations and conditions are very strict. On one hand, an effective national level regulation and management has to be required, on the other hand the professionalism of the beneficiaries has to be increased in the near future.

scholarly journals Chinese Investment in Transport Infrastructure in the EU: a Stimulus for Development of Bilateral Trade?

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 152-169
Author(s):  
K. A. Gemueva
Keyword(s):  
Bilateral Trade ◽  
Optimal Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Chinese Investment ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Port Facilities ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

Under the Belt and Road Initiative, particular importance is attached to transport networks development projects, including the creation of optimal transport routes and reorientation of existing supply chains based on the interests of China. This implies the active participation of Chinese companies in investing, financing and implementing projects in the field of transport infrastructure. The article examines the impact of Chinese investment in EU transport infrastructure facilities on the volume of freight traffic between China and the EU through these facilities. Most of the real Chinese investment are directed to the development of port facilities. European airports are also of great interest to Chinese investors, however, under the influence of many factors, only a few projects are successful. China is making significant efforts to establish direct rail links with EU countries. Nevertheless, the share of this type of transport is not yet comparable with freight turnover by sea and air, and future development is limited by a number of factors. Currently, COSCO’s investment in the Greek port of Piraeus is the only example of a significant increase in cargo turnover between China and the EU through an infrastructure under control, however, some ongoing projects could potentially repeat the success of COSCO in the near future. The author concludes that the approaches of the Chinese leadership to the transport infrastructure development are varied. Failures in the implementation of separate projects and the cautious attitude of Brussels towards Chinese investments do not stop China’s planned efforts focused on the long term perspective.

THE USE OF EU FUNDS FOR TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN POLAND

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (0) ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
Ryszard Rolbiecki ◽  
Dorota Książkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Structural Funds ◽  
European Regional Development Fund ◽  
Capital Spending ◽  
Cohesion Fund ◽  
Infrastructure Investments ◽  
The Eu

Significant backlog of transport infrastructure development in Poland is to a great extent a consequence of small capital spending on transport development. Since Poland entered the EU, European funds are an important source of support to infrastructure investments in transport sector. Financial support from the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund optained by Poland in years 2004–2006 and 2007–2013, allowed for a substantial increase in investment expenditure on transport infrastructure and as a result, allowed for accelerating infrastructure modernization. Also in the current budgetary perspective of 2014– 2020 there are no delays in the use of the structural funds and the Cohesion Fund. The processes of signing funding agreements and the submission of applications for refund are smoothly covered.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Electric Vehicle Penetration in the EU by 2030: A Model-Based Policy Assessment

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 2739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stergios Statharas ◽  
Yannis Moysoglou ◽  
Pelopidas Siskos ◽  
Georgios Zazias ◽  
Pantelis Capros
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Co2 Emission Reduction ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Cost Reductions ◽  
Range Anxiety ◽  
Energy Economic Model ◽  
The Eu

The European Commission (EC) has set ambitious CO2 emission reduction objectives for the transport sector by 2050. In this context, most decarbonisation scenarios for transport foresee large market penetration of electric vehicles in 2030 and 2050. The emergence of electrified car mobility is, however, uncertain due to various barriers such as battery costs, range anxiety and dependence on battery recharging networks. Those barriers need to be addressed in the 2020–2030 decade, as this is key to achieving electrification at a large scale in the longer term. The paper explores the uncertainties prevailing in the first decade and the mix of policies to overcome the barriers by quantifying a series of sensitivity analysis scenarios of the evolution of the car markets in the EU Member States and the impacts of each barrier individually. The model used is PRIMES-TREMOVE, which has been developed by E3MLab and constitutes a detailed energy-economic model for the transport sector. Based on model results, the paper assesses the market, energy, emission and cost impacts of various CO2 car standards, infrastructure development plans with different geographic coverage and a range of battery cost reductions driven by learning and mass industrial production. The assessment draws on the comparison of 29 sensitivity scenarios for the EU, which show that removing the barriers in the decade 2020–2030 is important for electrification emergence. The results show that difficult policy dilemmas exist between adopting stringent standards and infrastructure of wide coverage to push technology and market development and adverse effects on costs, in case the high cost of batteries persists. However, if the pace of battery cost reductions is fast, a weak policy for standards and infrastructure is not cost-effective and sub-optimal. These policies are shown to have impacts on the competition between pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Drivers that facilitate electrification also favour the uptake of the former technology, the latter being a reasonable choice only in case the barriers persist and obstruct electrification.

scholarly journals A hazai környezetvédelmi infrastruktúra fejlesztési projektek szervezeti háttere

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-50
Author(s):  
Ferenc Szabó
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Organisational Form ◽  
Personal Motivation ◽  
Organizational Differences ◽  
Organisational Structures ◽  
Fast Decision ◽  
Environmental Infrastructure ◽  
The Eu

Effective planning, preparation, implementation and operation of projects need modem organisational solutions. Successful project management requires effective daily operation, flexible structure, adaptive and innovative organisational culture, coordination mechanisms that assure fast decision-making and responses. The appropriate organisational form is based on personal motivation and responsibility, parallel with the possibility of cooperation and teamwork. Several international, national, regional and local organisations are involved in Hungarian environmental infrastructure development projects supported by the EU. Their organisational structures and cultures are not always optimal for project management. Organizational differences in some cases make effective cooperation impossible. In my paper I present the organisational background of one of these projects, the Szeged Regional Waste Management Program based on interviews conducted with some actors of the project, ease studies and document analysis.

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