Q. TA should not exceed 10% of the financial provision. Is this calculated on the actual spent amount or on the overall EC available budget? In the first case, we may exceed the 10%. What we have to do in this case?

A. Article 18 of ENPI CBC IR stipulates that “No more than 10 % of the Community’s total contribution to a joint operational programme may be allocated to technical assistance.” In principle, this percentage has to be respected also at the moment of closure. Should the percentage be higher in the end, the deviation needs to be duly justified. Where sound justifications exist, percentages above 10% may be approved.