Summary sheet
The investment programme ("the project") comprises a range of small to medium-sized upgrading and new-build investments and associated equipment that are designed to replace old or improve existing buildings and to create new capacity within the Region in four sectors:
- Social welfare (childcare facilities and homes for old-age people);
- Health;
- Education;
- Cultural heritage/Historic Monuments.
The project is consistent with EU policy. The project is eligible under Article 267 of the EC Treaty, point c, knowledge economy (education) and sustainable communities” (health care and urban renewal and regeneration (cultural heritage).
Health, educational facilities and historic monuments are not specifically mentioned in the EIA Directive on Environmental Impact Assessment, though the project may be covered by Annex II of the Directive in relation to urban development. The Bank’s services will verify during appraisal whether any EIA is required and the environmental effects of the project.
The Bank requires the promoter to ensure that all relevant contracts for the implementation of the project have been or shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant EU procurement legislation. The procurement procedures will be examined during appraisal.