INTERREG VІ-А IPA Bulgaria-Serbia 2021-2027 - Programme bodies

The Managing Authority is the "Territorial Cooperation Management" Directorate, Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works of the Republic of Bulgaria - responsible for the management of the programme in accordance with the principle of sound financial management.

National Authority is the Ministry of European Integration of the Republic of Serbia, which cooperates with the Managing Authority in the joint programming, management and implementation of the programme.

The Joint Monitoring Committee consists of representatives of the Managing Authority, the National Authority, the European Commission, as well as other national institutions and stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations. When determining the composition of the Joint Monitoring Committee, the principles of partnership and multi-level management were observed.

The Joint Secretariat provides operational assistance to the Managing Authority, the National Authority and the Joint Monitoring Committee under the Programme and assists, when necessary, the Certification Authority and the Audit Authority in the performance of their respective duties. The Joint Secretariat also provides information and support to the Programme beneficiaries.