It aims to facilitate the harmonisation of more efficient working methods of the public sector. The overall goal is to increase the global competitive power of the region.

Programme goals

• Promotion of knowledge transfer for mutual benefit within different sector areas on all administrative levels
• Promotion of network cooperation in politically prioritised areas
• Promotion of experience exchange on best practices in respect of public administration and facilitation of harmonisation of standards
• Facilitation of joint Nordic-Baltic utilisation of different EU funds and project financing
• Promotion of cross-sectoral cooperation
• Promotion of ministerial cooperation
• Promotion of capacity building within local and regional authorities
• Support of long term activities.

Eligible forms of activity:

• Study visits (number of participants of group study visits per project 2-8 persons)
• Internships
• Network activity, such as seminars and workshops with the aim to strengthen cooperation within the priority areas of the programme

Who can apply?

The programme is open for applications by individuals or groups of Nordic and Baltic civil servants and other staff with similar functions employed in public administration, authorities and institutions at all administrative levels (state, county, regional or local level) and from different sectors. Applicants should have good working knowledge in English. English is the language of application, reporting and the work language of all programme documents.

Activities supported by the programme require the participation of a minimum of three countries, of these a minimum of one Nordic (Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden) and one Baltic (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania).

Applications and supporting documents  are to be submitted on-line using the electronic application and reporting system at www.nb8grants.org

Funding

A total of approximately 200 000 EUR annually has been earmarked for the programme. Individual grants will vary in size dependent on countries of destination etc. A grant should be used within twelve months after notification.

Eligible costs:

• Online meetings
• Travel expenses (economy class)
• Travel insurance
• Accommodation and per diems

Further details

The Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Public Administration is administered by the Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Estonia.

Questions related to the application can be directed to:
Madis Kanarbik
Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Estonia
Tel. +372 7 423 625
public.administration@norden.ee