Managing Authority OP Transport Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainable Growth

What Managing Authority OP Transport Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainable Growth does

The Managing Authority OP Transport Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainable Growth (ΥΜΕΠΕΡΑΑ / YMEPERAA) is a Greek government Special Management Service (Ειδική Υπηρεσία Διαχείρισης) operating under the Ministry of National Economy and Finance. It administers European Structural and Investment Funds allocated to Greece for transport infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainable development, and (in the current cycle) civil protection. The authority's mandate spans two EU multiannual programming periods: the EP-YPEMPERAA 2014-2020 program and the 2021-2027 portfolio, which is structured into three operational programs — 'METAFORES' (Transport), 'Perivallon & Klimatikí Allagi' (Environment & Climate Change), and 'Politiki Prostasia' (Civil Protection).

The authority serves Greek public-sector beneficiaries, including line ministries, municipalities, regional governments, and public implementing entities that execute co-financed infrastructure projects. Its core technology is a Project Management Information System (ΟΠΣ/OPS) used to issue calls for proposals, evaluate applications, monitor execution, and enforce EU regulatory compliance. The entity has no commercial revenue model and no commercial pricing — it operates as a public administration funded through the Greek government and EU technical assistance budgets. Major recent project milestones under its administration include the November 2024 inauguration of the Thessaloniki Metro Basic Line, the May 2024 completion of the Lamia-Xyniada section of the E65 Central Greece Motorway, the April 2024 inauguration of the Sigri-Kalloni road axis in Lesvos, and delivery of equipment for the Greek Satellite Positioning System for Search and Rescue missions. It maintains a lean staff of approximately 17 employees and operates from a single headquarters at Koniaris 15, Athens, with compliance frameworks covering GDPR (DPO appointed via Ministerial Decision 61673/2019) and WCAG AA web accessibility.

Name

Managing Authority OP Transport Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainable Growth

Legal name

Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών

Website

https://ymeperaa.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YMEPERAA is a Greek government Special Management Service under the Ministry of National Economy and Finance that administers EU co-financed operational programs covering transport infrastructure, environment and climate change, and civil protection in Greece for the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 periods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Program Administration (EU Structural Fund Management)

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• EU fund management
• Transport infrastructure programs
• Environmental project financing
• Civil protection programs
• Public sector grant administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

YMEPERAA is a Greek government Special Managing Authority (Ειδική Υπηρεσία Διαχείρισης) under the Ministry of National Economy and Finance that administers EU co-financed operational programs for transport infrastructure, environment & climate change, and civil protection. It issues calls for proposals, evaluates applications from public beneficiaries, monitors implementation, and oversees EU and national fund disbursement for projects such as motorways, metro systems, ports, and environmental protection initiatives. The current portfolio covers the 2021-2027 programming period, with the closing 2014-2020 EP-YPEMPERAA program still in closure stage.

Product overview

Managing Authority OP Transport Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainable Growth (YPEMPERAA) manages multiple EU co-financed operational programs. The current portfolio includes three programs for 2021-2027: 'METAFORES' (Transport), 'Perivallon & Klimatikí Allagi' (Environment & Climate Change), and 'Politiki Prostasia' (Civil Protection). The authority also completed management of the EP-YPEMPERAA 2014-2020 program period. These programs fund infrastructure projects including motorways, metro systems, ports, environmental protection initiatives, and civil protection capabilities across Greece.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Program 'METAFORES' (Transport) 2021-2027 EU co-financed operational program for the 2021-2027 programming period that funds and manages transport infrastructure projects in Greece, including road networks, metro systems, and ports. Targets public beneficiaries implementing transport works.
• Program 'Perivallon & Klimatikí Allagi' (Environment & Climate Change) 2021-2027 EU co-financed operational program covering environmental protection and climate-change adaptation initiatives in Greece for the 2021-2027 period. Targets public beneficiaries implementing environmental and energy projects.
• Program 'Politiki Prostasia' (Civil Protection) 2021-2027 EU co-financed operational program for civil-protection and disaster-management capabilities in Greece for the 2021-2027 period. Targets public beneficiaries including civil-protection authorities and the Hellenic Coast Guard.
• EP-YPEMPERAA 2014-2020 (Previous Programming Period) Previous (2014-2020) operational program co-financing transport infrastructure, environment, and sustainable-development projects in Greece via EU Structural Funds. Now in closure stage under continued oversight by the managing authority.

Quantifiable outcome

• Major projects managed: E65 Central Greece Highway (Lamia-Xyniada section), Thessaloniki Metro Basic Line, Igoumenitsa New Port, Sigri-Kalloni Road Axis in Lesvos

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• European Union / European Structural and Investment FundscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder and strategic partner - manages EU co-financed operational programs for transport infrastructure, environment, and sustainable development for programming periods 2014-2020 and 2021-2027
• Ministry of National Economy and Finance (Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent ministry overseeing the managing authority, responsible for national economic policy and EU fund coordination
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey sector ministry for transport infrastructure projects managed under the program
• Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy (Υπουργείο Ναυτιλίας και Νησιωτικής Πολιτικής)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime sector ministry coordinating port and maritime infrastructure projects
• Hellenic Coast Guard (Λιμενικό Σώμα, Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil protection and maritime safety projects under the program

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• European Commission – DG REGIO (Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy): The EU-level body responsible for cohesion policy and the Structural Funds that YMEPERAA administers. Comparable as the broader institutional counterpart that sets policy, allocates funding, and oversees managing authorities across all EU member states.
• European Investment Bank (EIB): EU-owned bank that co-finances large transport, environment, and infrastructure projects alongside EU Structural Funds. Comparable as an institutional EU fund manager whose project pipeline overlaps substantially with the transport and environmental programs YMEPERAA administers in Greece.
• Deloitte EU Advisory Services: Major consultancy advising EU institutions and member-state authorities on cohesion policy, EU fund management, and structural fund program design. Comparable as a scaled advisory counterpart supporting EU fund program design and audit readiness.

Emerging players

• Q-PLAN International Advisors: Greek-based consultancy specialized in EU project management, proposal writing, and implementation support for EU co-financed programs. Comparable as a private-sector counterpart that supports beneficiaries and managing authorities in navigating EU fund procedures.

Direct peers

• Special Management Authority of OP 'Rural Development' (Greek Agricultural Organization 'DEMETER' / EAFRD): Greek authority administering EAFRD co-financed rural development programs. Comparable as a Greek managing authority for EU agricultural/fund programs with similar regulatory oversight, monitoring, and beneficiary management responsibilities.
• Special Managing Authority of OP 'Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship & Innovation' (EPAnEK): Greek Special Managing Authority administering the EPAnEK Operational Programme co-financed by EU Structural Funds. Directly comparable as a peer Greek state managing authority executing the same EU fund oversight role across a different thematic domain (competitiveness and innovation vs. transport/environment).
• European Dynamics: EU-headquartered IT and consulting firm that designs, implements, and manages information systems for EU structural funds and managing authorities. Closely comparable because it provides the project management information systems (ΟΠΣ) and technical infrastructure that EU managing authorities like YMEPERAA depend on.
• Special Managing Service of OP 'Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning': Greek Special Managing Authority for the ESF-funded Human Resources Development OP. Directly comparable in mandate structure, governance (under Greek Ministry), and operational role in administering EU co-financed operational programs within Greece.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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