Canary Islands Government's New Organizational Structure for EU Funds

The Canary Islands government has approved a new organizational structure to better manage funds from the European Union's 'Next Generation EU' recovery program. This shift aims to streamline the administration of significant financial aid, totaling over 672 billion euros, which is designed to help Europe recover from the COVID-19 crisis and build more sustainable, digital, and resilient economies.

Key Initiatives

• Establishment of a Provisional Administrative Unit at the General Directorate of Heritage and Contracting, focused specifically on project management related to EU funds.
• The new unit will operate until the end of 2026.
• The goal is to improve planning, execution, and oversight of recovery projects, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated and monitored.

Additional Changes

• Introduction of new temporary positions and modification of existing ones.
• These changes are part of ongoing efforts since 2021 to optimize management and transparency of EU funds.
• Recent updates were made in December 2024 following a review of the initial organization plan.

Goals and Impacts

"This restructuring demonstrates the region’s commitment to leveraging EU financial aid effectively, ensuring public projects meet recovery goals while maintaining accountability."

• For residents, these reforms could result in:
  • More efficient public services
  • Faster project delivery
  • Greater transparency on how recovery funds support local development