We would like to state that, within the scope of the Interreg – IPA Bulgaria – Turkey Cross-border Cooperation Programme, the payments of the project beneficiaries – municipalities, regional administrations, ministries, non-governmental organizations and others continue.

 

Despite the measures introduced related to the spread of COVID-19 in the programme countries, the necessary organization was created and there is no delay in the processing and reimbursement of costs to beneficiaries. In the period from March 13, funds amounting to EUR 175 268 have been paid to beneficiaries for implemented activities under the INTERREG-IPA Bulgaria-Turkey 2014-2020 Program.

 

The processing and reimbursement of expenditure incurred by the beneficiaries of the Programme continue to contribute to the fullest extent to addressing the crisis and minimize the negative consequences in the social and economic systems. 

 

The timely response from beneficiaries and contractors is also an important prerequisite, as in case anybody within the Managing and control bodies – Beneficiary – Contractor system fails to fulfill their commitments or control functions, reimbursement of expenditure is more time consuming.