Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance


The Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, or simply IPA, is a funding mechanism of the European Union. As of 2007, it replaced previous programmes such as the PHARE, ISPA, SAPARD and CARDS. Unlike the previous assistance programs, IPA offers funds to both EU candidate countries and potential candidates.
The previous IPA Regulation covering the period 2007-2013 was replaced in March 2014 by a new regulation covering the period 2014–2020. The overall budget allocation for IPA II is EUR 11.7bn. The new regulation streamlined the rules governing access to IPA funds for candidate countries and potential candidates.
A third regulation covering 2021-2027 is currently being negotiated. The current proposal allocates EUR 14.2bn to fund Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Turkey.
CountryIPA IIPA IITotal
Turkey4,7954,4549,249
Multi-country1,1372,9594,096
Serbia1,3861,5082,894
Kosovo6566461,302
North Macedonia6156641,279
Albania5956491,244
Croatia9980998
Bosnia and Herzegovina656166822
Montenegro236271507
Iceland30030