Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of Ireland face a significant challenge in supporting and reinforcing progress towards a more peaceful and stable society. The fundamental rationale for this European Union Programme is to support that transformation by supporting actions on both sides of the border which address the legacy of conflict over the past 30 years and take full advantage of the new opportunities arising from Peace.
The European Union has shown its clear and continued commitment to maintaining the momentum for peace and reconciliation, not only for the benefit of the region but also for the wider benefit of the European Union as a whole. This was highlighted in the decision of the European Council in Berlin in March 1999 to continue to support progress towards a peaceful and stable society in the region for a further five years (2000-2004).
With funding of just over €500 million allocated to the Programme, shared on an 80%-20% basis between Northern Ireland and the Border Region, the quantum and share of resources was similar to that of PEACE l.
The ties that bind all implementing bodies are the dual objectives of:
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