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Digital EUPM2 Guide

• 1 Introduction
• 2 EU-funding Programs and Projects
• 3 Overview
• 4 Governance and Project Organisation
• 5 Initiating Phase – Activities and Artefacts
• 6 Planning Phase – Activities and Artefacts
• 7 Executing Phase – Activities and Artefacts
• 8 Closing Phase – Activities and Artefacts
• Post-closing obligations
• 9 Monitoring and Control – Activities and Artefacts
• Appendixes

2.1.1 Direct Management

In Direct Management, the EU is directly responsible for the management and implementation of a programme, and the role of the member states is mainly limited to providing input and feedback on the programme's design and implementation. This is typically the case for programmes with a solid EU-wide dimension that require a consistent and coordinated approach across all member states. In this model, the tasks are carried out by the Commission's directorates, at its headquarters, in the EU Delegations, or through EU Executive Agencies (specialised bodies to support the European Commission in managing and implementing EU-funding Programmes by providing expert knowledge and technical assistance, as well as carrying out administrative and operational tasks). There are no third parties. Programmes implemented in direct management account for around 20% of the EU budget 2021-2027. The European Commission (or its bodies) is responsible for all aspects of programme management, including:

• Setting the policy objectives and priorities of the programme.
• Developing the legal framework and regulations.
• Allocating the budget for the programme.
• Managing the funds and resources of the programme.
• Monitoring and evaluation of the programme’s performance.
• Reporting on the programme's implementation and results.

EU institutions also have the power to make decisions on the programme's implementation, such as awarding contracts and grants, and can take enforcement actions if necessary. There are several programmes run directly by the European Commission. Here are a few examples:

• Horizon Europe is the EU's research and innovation funding program. It aims to support the development of new technologies and innovations that can benefit the EU and its citizens.
• Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) aims to support the creation and expansion of SMEs.
• Erasmus+ is the EU's education, training, youth, and sports programme. It aims to support the development of skills and knowledge among EU citizens and promote cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
• Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funds digital infrastructure like high-speed internet networks and e-government services.

2.1 Management modes

2.1.2 Indirect Management