This module “EU Procedures (2): Decentralised Operations and Programme Estimates in the context of EU external actions” (2 days) deals with concepts and work methods in the framework of the programme estimates (PE), programme estimates management rules in general and the imprest component in particular.

This module is built following the structure of the 'Practical Guide to procedures for programme estimates'. It starts with a session intended to clarify the context in which the programme estimates are used. A closer look will be taken at the possible management structures in the different types of decentralised operations, from government to private consultancy firms. The main actors are reviewed and their roles are clarified through an exercise on the different possible set-ups of a project.

Then, participants are introduced in the implication of the “Date + 3” rule in the framework of a PE.

The next sessions of the module cover the preparation and implementation of programme estimates: drawing-up a programme estimate, management of the imprest component of the budget: from the initial allocation (advance) through replenishment, up to closure.

Systematic linkages will be made to the participants’ reality. Frequent reference will be made to legal sources and in particular to the Practical Guide to Procedures for Programme Estimates (GPE). 

Course prices are excl. VAT.