Report from the Commission – 23rd annual report on implementation of the Structural Funds (2011)

This report is presented in accordance with Article 45(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds. It covers the activities linked to Structural Funds 2000-2006 assistance during 2011.

2011 was the twelfth year in which Structural Funds programmes and projects for the 2000-2006 programming period were implemented. Full execution of the 2011 budget was achieved. In terms of payment appropriations, 100% of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) resources were used.

In addition to the implementation of 2000-2006 Structural Funds programmes and projects and preparation for their closure, the Commission was also involved in the implementation of 434 programmes - 317 under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and 117 under the European Social Fund (ESF) - that relate to the 2007-2013 programming period.

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