Regional Effects of the EU Funds Absorption for Educational Infrastructure in Romania 2007-2013 Programming Period
Regional Effects of the EU Funds Absorption for Educational Infrastructure in Romania 2007-2013 Programming Period
Author(s): Aida CatanaSubject(s): Education, International relations/trade, Social development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: Fundatia Română pentru Inteligenta Afacerii
Keywords: Regional development; EU funds; Educational infrastructure; Regional disparities;
Summary/Abstract: The educational infrastructure was one of the priorities financed by European Regional Development Fund in Romania through Regional Operational Programme in 2007-2013 programming period. The regions for development in Romania needed financial support to improve the quality of local educational infrastructure but the administrative capacity to get EU funds wasn’t prepared to take advantage of the available opportunities. This paper shows that the level of local development in terms of institutional capacity and financial resources had influenced the amount of funds obtained by the local authorities. Even if the less developed regions had an important need for resources, the more developed regions succeeded to implement more projects for educational infrastructure.
Journal: SEA – Practical Application of Science
- Issue Year: V/2017
- Issue No: 15
- Page Range: 399-406
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English