Each programme shall contain in particular the following information:
Introduction: a short description of the programme preparation steps including information on consultations and actions taken to involve the participating countries and other stakeholders in the preparation of the programme.
Description of the programme area:
core regions: a list of eligible territorial units as set out in the programming document and, where relevant, any extension in accordance with Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 and in line with the requirements set out in the programming document;
adjoining regions, where relevant: a list of adjoining regions, the justification for their inclusion in line with the requirements set out in the programming document and the conditions for their participation in the programme, as decided by the participating countries;
major social, economic or cultural centres referred to in Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 232/2014, where relevant: a list of centres identified per priority, the justification for their inclusion in line with the requirements set out in the programming document and the conditions for their participation in the programme, as decided by the participating countries;
a map of the programme area, mentioning the name of each territorial unit and, where relevant, distinguishing between the territorial units referred to in (a), (b) and (c);
in addition to the description of the programme area, where relevant, the intention to make use of Article 10(5) of Regulation (EU) No 232/2014 under the conditions set out in the programming document shall be indicated in the programme.
Programme's strategy:
a description of the programme strategy including the choice of thematic objectives and corresponding priorities in line with the provisions of the programming document;
a justification for the chosen strategy based on:
an analysis of the socioeconomic and environmental situation of the programme area in terms of strengths and weaknesses and the medium-term needs deriving from that analysis,
a description of lessons learnt from previous experiences in cross-border programmes,
based on a wider stakeholders consultation, information on the coherence with other Union-financed programmes in the countries and regions concerned together with an analysis of coherence with national and regional strategies and policies,
a risk analysis and mitigating measures;
a description of objectively verifiable indicators, in particular:
the expected results for each priority, and the corresponding result indicators, with a baseline value and a target value,
the output indicators for each priority, including the quantified target value, which are expected to contribute to the results;
a description of ways to mainstream the following cross-cutting issues, where relevant: democracy and human rights, environmental sustainability, gender equality and HIV/AIDS.
Structures and appointment of the competent authorities and management bodies:
the composition of the Joint Monitoring Committee and tasks;
the Managing Authority and its designation process;
national authorities of all participating countries, in particular, the authority in each participating country referred to in Articles 20 and 31 and where relevant support structures, other than those referred to in points (e) and (f);
the procedure for setting up the Joint Technical Secretariat, and branch offices and tasks, where relevant;
the audit authority and the members of the group of auditors;
the body or bodies appointed as control contact points in all participating countries and its/their tasks pursuant to Article 32;
Programme implementation:
a summary description of the management and control systems in accordance with Article 30;
a time-frame for programme implementation;
a description of project selection procedures in accordance with Article 30;
a description per priority of nature of support in accordance with Article 38, including a list of projects to be selected through direct award procedure or contributions to financial instruments. It shall also include an indicative timetable for the selection of projects to be financed in accordance with Article 41;
a description of planned use of technical assistance and applicable contract award procedures;
a description of the monitoring and evaluation systems, together with an indicative monitoring and evaluation plan for the whole duration of the programme;
the communication strategy for the whole programme period and an indicative information and communication plan for the first year;
information on fulfilment of regulatory requirements laid down in Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(1);
an indicative financial plan containing two tables (without any division per participating country):
a table specifying the yearly provisional financial appropriations for commitments and payments envisaged for the support from the Union for each thematic objective and technical assistance. The first year's appropriations shall include the costs for preparatory actions pursuant to Article 16,
a table specifying the provisional amounts of the financial appropriations of the support from the Union and co-financing for the whole programming period for each thematic objective and technical assistance;
rules on eligibility of expenditure referred to in Articles 48 and 49;
the apportionment of liabilities among the participating countries in accordance with Article 74;
the rules of transfer, use and monitoring of co-financing;
a description of IT systems for the reporting and exchange of computerised data between the Managing Authority and the Commission;
language(s) adopted by the programme in conformity with Article 7.
Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 30).