Romania’s Agric Ministry Launches National Rural Development Plan

Romania’s Ministry of Agriculture officially launched Monday the National Rural Development Plan (PNDR), allowing Romania to access EU funds of nearly EUR8 million by 2013.

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The European Commission approved the Plan on February 20 and Romania is to receive a first downpayment of nearly EUR250 million in May, namely 3.5% of the total sum to be assigned by 2013, while the second downpayment of 3.5% will reach Romania by yearend.

Funds for rural development will be accessed the same way SAPARD funds are accessed. Potential beneficiaries must first submit projects to the National Agency for Rural Development and Fishing (APDRP), based on the specifications included in the Plan.

The ministry mulls upgrading farms, increasing the added value of farming and forest products and developing villages.

To upgrade farms, a total sum of EUR991.8 million (80% from EU funds and 20% from the state budget) can be accessed, while the highest sum earmarked for each project rises to EUR1-2 million by 2010, depending on the type of investment, and EUR800,000-1,6 million during 2010-2013.

The ministry’s second measure aimed at increasing the added value of farming and forest products is backed with funds worth EUR1.07 billion (80% from EU funds and 20% from the state budget).

The ministry’s third measure, aimed at developing villages, benefits from the highest level of funds worth EUR1.54 billion; thus, public utility projects will get 100% funding, while profit-generating projects will get 70%.

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