This decree-law establishes the governance model for the European funds allocated to Portugal through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), which aims to create a path of sustained growth, towards a more robust, more cohesive and more sustainable future.
It establishes the organic, strategic and operational structure for the monitoring and implementation of the RRP for the 2021-2026 period and the exercise of management, monitoring, follow-up, evaluation, control, auditing and information system for reporting and transmitting data to the European Commission.
The Interministerial Commission has the following competencies, among others:
– Approve the RRP and its amendments to be submitted to the European Union;
– Coordinate the PRR’s overall policy and strategy.
The structure responsible for monitoring the RRP is the National Monitoring Commission (CNA). It is responsible, among other things, for monitoring the implementation of the RRP, developing the initiatives it deems appropriate, particularly in the territorial sphere involving regional and local actors; and monitoring the progress in implementing the RRP, as well as proposing recommendations for improving the implementation mechanisms. Logistical and administrative support for the operation of the CNA is provided by the “Recovering Portugal” mission structure.
Even though the document does not explicitly mention measures associated with cultural heritage, the PRR aims to address various challenges, including economic recovery and social resilience, which indirectly impact cultural and heritage sectors. The emphasis on sustainable growth and social cohesion aligns with preserving and promoting cultural heritage as part of Portugal’s overall development strategy. Overall, the document emphasises the importance of effective governance, transparency, and stakeholder engagement in implementing the PRR.
