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Scope of OPs: national and regional management
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This was one of the biggest challenges of the 2007-2013 programming
period. The limited flow of information and coordination, the absence of
adequate communication channels between the different levels together
with the lack of a clear mandate and competences on the part of national
MAs to encourage regional OPs to follow certain guidelines appeared to be
major difficulties that should be addressed in this new programming period.
In this regard, it is particularly relevant to encourage the assumption of
responsibilities as regards Roma priorities at all levels and to establish
communication and coordination mechanisms between the different MAs/
OPs in order to create synergies and avoid duplication of activities (e.g.
between MAs in charge of the different OPs operating in a given territory).
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enhancement of the role of the National Roma Contact Points
(NRCPs)
in the implementation phase. They could contribute in different
ways, including:
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Cooperating with MAs at national and regional level to contribute to the
effective implementation of the actions of relevance for Roma inclusion
(both those targeting explicitly the Roma population as well as others
that could be relevant for them).
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Cooperating with ESI Funds MAs at national level to provide information
and guidelines to the regional authorities as regards the consideration
of national priorities and commitments at regional level.