Christian Bercker
Managing Director, rechenwerk GmbH
Christian is managing director of rechenwerk GmbH. After graduating with a business degree in computer science and planning in 2001, he began his career as a freelance IT consultant for the Ministry of Economics in North Rhine-Westphalia, working on the ERDF-Programme and gaining experience in monitoring system development. Notably, he developed an integrated data warehouse for analyzing project indicators and financial data. In 2010, he founded rechenwerk. Since then, he has engaged in various programme evaluations providing data support and quality checks, developing web applications and Business Intelligence systems. He has also contributed to articles on e-Cohesion and has conducted two e-Cohesion feasibility studies. His expertise extends to supporting users in different roles, serving as a project manager. Currently he works for several Jems using programmes (MED, EMR, BY-CZ, Brandenburg-Poland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Poland, ABH) providing hosting, maintenance and development.
Aija Prince
Project Manager, Interact programme
Aija Prince, a project manager at the Interact programme, leverages her IT expertise in developing the Joint Electronic Monitoring System (Jems). Previously, she played a key role in crafting the first Interreg community monitoring system, eMS. Aija's professional journey includes serving as the Head Deputy of the Territorial Cooperation Project Control Department at Latvia's State Regional Development Agency and contributing significantly to the development of the first-level control system for the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development. She also worked as a project manager for the Riga City Council. Aija holds an MA in law from the School of Business Administration Turiba and a Master's in Project Management from the University of Latvia, along with certifications in system coaching, APC, and team coaching.
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Katarzyna Kromke-Korbel
Deputy Director of the Department Department of Coordination for the Implementation of European Union Funds Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy, Poland
As the project Lead/ Manager for e-Cohesion and monitoring system serving 120+ public institutions in Poland, Katarzyna Kromke-Korbel brings a wealth of firsthand experience in implementing and monitoring structural funds at various levels, including beneficiary, IB, and MA, from 2003 to 2009. Since 2009, her focus has shifted to the Coordination Body level, where she initially served as a Business and Data Analyst. (responsible for translating legal requirements into technical specifications, software testing, user training as well as establishing national guidance on e-Cohesion and monitoring systems), subsequently, as Deputy Director managing teams in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Project Support for national web applications and Business Intelligence systems (2007-2013, 2014-2020, 2021-2027 financial perspectives) with key responsibilities on each project phase from planning till the system shutdown. Katarzyna holds a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Warsaw and has pursued postgraduates studies in project management, evaluation and data science.
Eleni Sakka
Interoperability Coordinator, Monitoring Information System (MIS) of the European Union co-funded projects in Greece, Ministry of Economy & Finance, Greece
Eleni Sakka holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. She started her professional career as a freelancer working in various EU co-funded research and development projects. Since 2017, Eleni has been a member of the Development, Infrastructure and Data Exploitation Team of the MIS that manages all stages involved in the planning and implementation of projects and programmes from the highest (NSRF/CSF/EEA and ESF+, ERDF, AMIF, ISF,) to the lowest level (project/sub-project and payment documentation). During these years, Eleni has been instrumental in developing and implementing interoperable web services between public sector IT systems, building open data web services and translating business analysis requirements into technical specifications. She is an expert in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), and technologies such as Oracle Service Bus (OSB) and Oracle Database.
16-17/09/2024
16-17/09/2024
Day 1: 09:00 - 16:30 Day 2: 09:00 - 15:00
Event - 1,660 € plus tax
The fee includes course documentation (including free download) as well as refreshments and lunch on both days. You will receive confirmation of participation, an invoice, and a certificate.
Event - 1,660 € plus tax
The fee includes course documentation (including free download) as well as refreshments and lunch on both days. You will receive confirmation of participation, an invoice, and a certificate.
Dr. Viola Prifti
Conference Manager
+49 6221 500-660
v.prifti@forum-institut.de
Struggling with the complexities of IT tools for EU and national funding programme implementation? Join our seminar to unlock the solutions you need. We'll guide you through tackling the challenges, ensuring your programmes run smoothly and efficiently.
The goal of the seminar is to explore methodologies for standardized workflows that contribute to improved clarity and productivity for managing programmes supported by EU and national funding.
By the conclusion of the two-day event, you will gain valuable insights into streamlining administrative processes through a better use of IT tools and analytical approaches, ultimately facilitating informed decision making.
08:30 - 09:00 Registration and welcome coffee
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome note and introduction of the participants
09:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 - 12:15
12:15 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:15
14:15 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:15
14:45 - 15:15 Coffee break
15:15 - 15:30
15:30 - 15:45 Coffe break
15:45 - 16:15
16:15 - 16:30
16:30
09:00 - 09:15
09:15 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 - 11:30
11:30 - 11:45
11:45 - 12:15
12:15 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:15 Coffee break
14:15 - 15:00
15:00 End of the seminar
IT tools to support program implementation are essential for managing the complex and multifaceted nature of funded projects. They help ensure transparency, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness throughout the program lifecycle, from planning and execution to monitoring and reporting. These tools enable better collaboration, data management, and compliance with EU regulations, ultimately contributing to the successful achievement of programme objectives.
European Court of Auditors, "Review 04/2023: Digitalising the management of EU funds" available at https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/publications/RV-2023-04
e-Cohesion is an initiative in the larger context of simplificaiton of ESI Funds administration. It aims to facilitate the electronic exchange of information between beneficiaries of Cohesion policy programmes and programme authorities. Annex XIV of the CPR 2021-2027 outlines the new requirements for e-cohesion systems. For an overview of the main changes in the new programming period see page 62 of the European Commission, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, Evaluation of e-cohesion 2014-2020 – Final report, Publications Office of the European Union, 2022, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2776/455002. The report also presents key findings for 2014 - 2020.
Mr. Christian Bercker of rechenwerk GmbH, one of the authors of the e-cohesion report, will lead our seminar and explain the main issues for IT tools in programme implementation relevant for both EU and national funding. Watch out interview with Christian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuEZOmk_m3s&t=5s
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