THE CURRENT STATE OF STRUCTURAL FUNDS ABSORPTION IN ROMANIA THROUGH OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENT

The Operational Programme Environment (OP Environment ) contributes to the implementation of the 3 rd priority of the National Development Plan 2007-2013, "Protecting and improving the environment," taking into account the social, economic and environmental needs in Romania, so as to achieve sustainable impact on environment and stimulate economic development. From the international perspective, it is based on the EU Sustainable Development Strategy and the 6th Environmental Action Programme. It is designed to contribute to the achievement of the thematic priority of the National Strategic Reference Framework, namely the development of infrastructure at European standards. The OP Environment is fully consistent with the priorities established in the Strategic Guidelines for Cohesion Cohesion Policy, especially those aimed at increasing the attractiveness of Member States, regions and cities and to strengthen the synergies between environmental protection and economic growth.