How can we prove that we are not able to recover VAT?
You describe this in the Partner Declaration, and additionally you can submit documents which approve this according to national legislation. LSP guidelines point 2.7 (page 11 – Ineligible costs) must be observed.
Is it necessary for the associated partner to have previous experience in the similar projects?
It is not criteria for associates. If associated partner haven’t such experience, please write in the box “none”.
Should be in specification of equipment described all items?
The best way is dividing into contracts or procurements.
How we must show administrative costs?
According to LPS guidelines point 4.2.1, the amount of administrative costs can’t be more than 7% of total direct eligible costs of the project, additionally please submit description of costs calculation (methodology).
When JTS plans to organize seminar for project auditors?
In first quarter of the year 2012.
Is it necessary to approach special confirmation from JMA or JTS to participate in meetings outside Programme area described in LSP guidelines point 1.4?
Yes, if this meeting not described in the AF.
Is it necessary to show travel costs of participants in the reports?
Yes, of course, taking into account recommendations listed in LSP guidelines point 4.2.1.
How can the amount of travel costs be increased?
In accordance with LSP guidelines point 4.2.6.1, you can make changes that do not affect the basic purpose of the project inside one budget heading, or max 15% between budget headings, in this case you must inform JMA and JTS about changes.
‘Bridge construction’ - is it the result or an activity?
Result, activity may be bridge examination.
In which box we can write pre-conditions?
Pre-conditions must be described in AF page X Logframe activities-assumptions box.