ANNEX XIIU.K. [F1INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND VISIBILITY OF SUPPORT FROM THE FUNDS]

Textual Amendments

4.ELEMENTS OF THE COMMUNICATION STRATEGYU.K.

The communication strategy drawn up by the managing authority and, where appropriate, by the Member State shall include the following elements:

(a)

a description of the approach taken, including the main information and communication measures to be taken by the Member State or the managing authority and aimed at potential beneficiaries, beneficiaries, multipliers and the wider public, having regard to the aims described in Article 115;

(b)

a description of materials that will be made available in formats accessible for people with disabilities;

(c)

a description of how beneficiaries will be supported in their communication activities;

(d)

the indicative budget for implementation of the strategy;

(e)

a description of the administrative bodies, including the staff resources, responsible for implementing the information and communication measures;

(f)

the arrangements for the information and communication measures referred to in point 2, including the website or website portal at which such data may be found;

(g)

an indication of how the information and communication measures shall be assessed in terms of visibility and awareness of policy, operational programmes and operations, and of the role played by the Funds and the Union;

(h)

where appropriate, a description of the use of the main results of the previous operational programme;

(i)

[F1an annual update setting out the information and communication activities, including measures to enhance visibility of the Funds, to be carried out in the following year, based on, inter alia, lessons learnt on the effectiveness of such measures.]