THE CURRENT STATE OF STRUCTURAL FUNDS ABSORPTION IN ROMANIA THROUGH OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The Operational Programme Environment (OP Environment ) contributes to the implementation of the 3rd priority of the National Development Plan 2007-2013, "Protecting and improving the environment," takinginto account the social, economic and environmental needs in Romania, so as to achieve sustainable impact onenvironment and stimulate economic development. From the international perspective, it is based on the EUSustainable Development Strategy and the 6th Environmental Action Programme. It is designed to contribute tothe achievement of the thematic priority of the National Strategic Reference Framework, namely thedevelopment of infrastructure at European standards.The OP Environment is fully consistent with the priorities established in the Strategic Guidelines forCohesion Cohesion Policy, especially those aimed at increasing the attractiveness of Member States, regionsand cities and to strengthen the synergies between environmental protection and economic growth.

Keywords

• Operational Program Environment
• absorption capacity
• priority axis
• financial plan