Multiannual Community programme for the interchange of data between administrations IDA

OBJECTIVES: - to provide support for projects of common interest on the computerized interchange of data between administrations within the Community, as defined within the framework of the guidelines relating to data communications networks between administrations; - to ensure the interoperability of data communications networks and applications. COMMUNITY MEASURE: Decision 95/468/EC on the Community contribution to the computerized interchange of data between administrations within the Community (IDA). SUBSTANCE: - The decision lays down the Community contribution to certain projects on the computerized interchange of data between administrations which are aimed at promoting cooperation between the said bodies. This interchange concerns the information, data and documents required for the proper functioning of the Community, and in particular for the establishment and functioning of the single market; - To this effect the decision draws up a list of projects for 1995, 1996 and 1997 which, it has been recognized, are in need of a Community contribution if they are to be made operational throughout the Community (for example the introduction of electronic mail based on X.400, the improved exchange of data between Member States and between the latter and the Community institutions, the communication and administration of official documents, the provision of generic services, quality control and sectoral projects); - The financial reserve set aside for implementing these projects in 1995 and 1996 is ECU 60 m; - The directive lays down the framework conditions which have to be met when a Community contribution is to be made; - In implementing the decision the Commission is to be assisted by a committee composed of representatives of the Member States and chaired by a representative of the Commission; - The Commission, acting in conjunction with the Member States, is to carry out mid-term and retrospective assessments and will monitor the actions covered by the decision on a regular basis. - The decision will apply until 31.12.1997. �