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Council Regulation (EC) No. 1260/1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 161, 26 June 1999, pp. 1–42.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries
Keyword
Agricultural development Special fund Less favoured areas Subsidy/incentive Institution Policy/planning Gender
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation entered into force on 29 June 1999.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down the financial aid framework which shall apply pursuant to the objectives referred to in articles 158 and 160 of the Treaty establishing the European Community. In particular, the Community aims at reducing disparities between the various levels of development of the different regions and the backwardness of the least-favoured regions or islands, including rural areas. These objectives shall be pursued through the financial instruments hereby provided, which cover different areas of intervention. Rural development, agricultural development compatible with environment requirements as well as fisheries development are included. The Regulation consists of the following seven Titles: (I) General Principles; (II) Programming; (III) Contribution and Financial Management by the Funds; (IV) Effectiveness of Assistance from the Funds; (V) Reports and Publicity; (VI) Committees; (VII) Final Provisions.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

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Estonian Rural Development Plan 2004-2006

Legislation | Estonia | 2004

Keyword: Agricultural development, Sustainable development, Protection of environment, Farming, Rural employment, Less favoured areas, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Business/industry/corporations, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Processing/handling, Agricultural commodities, Land reform, Extension, Cultural heritage, Erosion, Biodiversity, Environmental standards, Forest management/forest conservation, Water quality standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Education, Organic waste, Pollution control

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Estonian National Development Plan for Implementation of EU Structural Funds 2004-2006

Legislation | Estonia | 2004

Keyword: Public health, Sustainable development, Agricultural development, Rural employment, Less favoured areas, Social protection, Business/industry/corporations, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, Cooperative/producer organization, Extension, Renewable energy, Biodiversity, Environmental standards, Emissions, Disasters, Aquaculture, Sustainable use, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Forest management/forest conservation, Community management, Forest fires, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Land-use planning, Agricultural land, Animal health, Standards, Animal welfare, Plant protection, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Protection of habitats

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Fisheries and Aquaculture Structures (Grants) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 1117 of 2001).

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Keyword: Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Subsidy/incentive

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