1.REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTERPLOVDIV Regional Information Center Plovdiv CLOSE TO THE PEOPLEProject Establishment of a Regional Information Center in Plovdiv No. BG161PO002-3.3.02-00021-C0001, funded by Technical Assistance Operational Program, co-funded by the EU through theEuropean Regional Development Fund.

2. CONTENT Priorities for 2012 Thematic scope Services What lies ahead RIC Plovdiv 3. PRIORITIES Good practices Forthcoming calls Programming 2014 2020 Lessons learned 4. SCOPE EU Cohesion Policy in Bulgaria National Strategic Reference Framework Funding opportunities under the Cohesion andStructural Funds 5. SERVICES Information Communication Expert Logistic 6. INFORMATION Basic and specific information about the National Strategic Reference Network and the Operational Programs Information and documents on open calls under the Operational Programs Information about good practices Distribution of information materials 7. COMMUNICATION Work with target groups Collaboration with Managing Authorities and Interim Bodies of the Operational Programs Establishment and maintenance of active cooperation with national and regional media Cooperation with other EC information networks, district governors offices and regional structures of ministries 8. EXPERT Provision of information to potential beneficiariesabout application opportunities under theOperational Programs Answering inquiries, including referral to otherspecialized sources of information Preparation and provision of information to themedia 9. LOGISTIC Provision of opportunities for on-site usage ofspecific literature and information resources Organization of special information events topromote the Operational Programs in therespective district Provision of access to a computer and theinternet Provision of screens showing films promotingthe EU Cohesion Policy 10. WHAT LIES AHEAD Information events Information seminars / round tables Work meetings and discussions Media publications Information newsletter Radio broadcasts Participation in information days Guide of good practices 11. RIC PLOVDIVVelizar Petrov Manager Kamen Stratiev Anastasia GeorgievaMitya IvanovLogistics and Information Information Services ExpertCommunication andExpertInformation Expert 12. RIC PLOVDIVCLOSE TO THE PEOPLE! Plovdiv, 1 Central Sq.phone: 032 / 656 407e-mail: oic.plovdiv@gmail.com