# Council Decision of 12 February 2008 on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the Accession Partnership with Croatia and repealing Decision 2006/145/EC (2008/119/EC), Division Chapter 22:: Regional policy and coordination of structural instruments

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Adopt and begin implementing an action plan setting out clear objectives and a related timetable in order to meet regulatory and operational requirements deriving from Community cohesion policy, including strengthening capacity at central, regional and local level,
ensure a clear distribution of responsibilities and strengthen the capacity of, and coordination between, designated implementing authorities/structures, including local authorities.
adopt a Regional Development Act,
reinforce capacity for programming, project preparation, monitoring, evaluation and financial management and control, particularly of line Ministries, to implement EU pre-accession programmes as a preparation for Community cohesion policy.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2008/119/annex/division/3/division/4/chapter/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2008-119/annex/division-3/division-4/chapter-22
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