### this regulation should support the implementation of the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 2015 , and the implementation of regional cooperation frameworks , such as cross - border cooperation and the external aspects of relevant macro - regional and sea basin strategies and policies . those initiatives offer political frameworks for deepening relations with and among partner countries , based on the principles of mutual accountability , shared ownership and responsibility . ### the special relationship developed with the union’s neighbouring countries , in accordance with article 8 teu , should be preserved and enhanced through the application of this regulation . this regulation should contribute to reinforcing states’ and societies’ resilience in the unions’s neighbourhood , following the engagement taken in the global strategy . it should support the implementation of the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 2015 , and the implementation of regional cooperation frameworks , such as cross - border cooperation and the external aspects of relevant macro - regional and sea basin strategies and policies in the eastern and southern neighbourhood . those initiatives offer political frameworks for deepening relations with and among partner countries , based on the principles of mutual accountability , shared ownership and responsibility and following a performance - based approach . in the case of a serious or persistent degradation of democracy in one of the partner countries , support should be suspended .


### where relevant , strategic environmental assessments shall be used in the implementation of sectoral programmes . the involvement of interested stakeholders in environmental assessments and public access to the results of such assessments shall be ensured . ### where relevant , human rights , social and strategic environmental assessments shall be used in the execution of sectoral programmes . the involvement of interested stakeholders in these assessments and public access to the results of such assessments shall be ensured .


### whilst democracy and human rights , including gender equality and women ' s empowerment should be reflected throughout the implementation of this regulation , union assistance under the thematic programmes for human rights and democracy and civil society organisations should have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of the governments and public authorities of the third countries concerned . ### whilst democracy and human rights , including gender equality , women ' s empowerment , the inclusion of persons with disabilities and the protection of minorities should be reflected throughout the implementation of this regulation , union assistance under the thematic programmes for human rights and democracy and civil society organisations should have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of the governments and public authorities of the third countries concerned .


### programming documents for geographic programmes shall be results - based and shall take into account , where appropriate , internationally agreed targets and indicators , in particular those set out for the sustainable development goals , as well as country - level result frameworks , to assess and communicate the union contribution to results , at the level of outputs , outcomes and impact . ### programming documents shall be results - oriented and include clear targets and indicators to measure progress and impact of union assistance . indicators may be based , where appropriate , on internationally agreed standards in particular those set out for the sustainable development goals , as well as country - level result frameworks .


### in line with the principle of inclusive partnership , where appropriate , the commission shall ensure that relevant stakeholders of partner countries , including civil society organisations and local authorities , are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information allowing them to play a meaningful role during the design , implementation and associated monitoring processes of programmes . ### in line with the principle of inclusive partnership the commission shall ensure that relevant stakeholders of partner countries , including civil society organisations and local authorities , are duly consulted and have timely access to relevant information allowing them to play a meaningful role during the design , application and associated monitoring processes of programmes .


### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union ' s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . __________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 ' addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development ' , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 . ### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union ' s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals and pay particular attention to interlinkages between them and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . __________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 ' addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development ' , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 .


### appropriate environmental screening , including for climate change and biodiversity impacts , shall be undertaken at the level of actions , in accordance with the applicable legislative acts of the union , including directive 2011 / 92 / eu82 of the european parliament and of the council and council directive 85 / 337 / eec83 , comprising , where applicable , an environmental impact assessment for environmentally sensitive actions , in particular for major new infrastructure . __________________ 82 directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment . 83 council directive of 27 june 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment . ### appropriate human rights , social and environmental screening , including for climate change and biodiversity impacts , shall be undertaken at the level of actions , in accordance with the applicable legislative acts of the union , including directive 2011 / 92 / eu82 of the european parliament and of the council and council directive 85 / 337 / eec83 , comprising , where applicable , an environmental impact assessment for environmentally sensitive actions , in particular for major new infrastructure . __________________ 82 directive 2011 / 92 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 13 december 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment . 83 council directive of 27 june 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment .


### strengthening the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms ; ### strengthening the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms ; peace , democracy and the rule of law , and the related international instruments ;


### promoting the protection and fulfilment of women ' s and girls ' rights , including economic , labour and social rights , and sexual and reproductive health and rights , and preventing sexual and gender - based violence in all forms ; ### promoting the protection and fulfilment of women ' s and girls ' rights , including economic , labour and social rights , and sexual and reproductive health and rights , and preventing and protecting them from sexual and gender - based violence in all forms ;


### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union ' s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development ' , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 ### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change and the addis ababa action agenda is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social , cultural , educational and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union ' s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to supporting interlinkages between sustainable development goals and actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way , in line with sustainable development goal 4 . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development ' , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 .


### civil society organisations should embrace a wide range of actors with different roles and mandates which includes all non - state , not - for - profit structures , non - partisan and non - violent , through which people organise to pursue shared objectives and ideals , whether political , cultural , social or economic . operating from the local to the national , regional and international levels , they comprise urban and rural , formal and informal organisations . ### civil society organisations should embrace a wide range of actors with different roles and mandates which includes all non - state , not - for - profit structures and non - violent , through which people organise to pursue shared objectives and ideals , whether political , cultural , social or economic . operating from the local to the national , regional and international levels , they comprise urban and rural , formal and informal organisations . other bodies or actors not specifically excluded by this regulation are able to be financed when it is necessary to achieve the objectives of this regulation .


### indicatively 10 % of the financial envelope set out in article 4 to supplement the country financial allocations referred to in article 12 shall be allocated to partner countries listed in annex i in order to implement the performance - based approach . the performance - based allocations shall be decided on the basis of their progress towards democracy , human rights , rule of law , cooperation on migration , economic governance and reforms . the progress of partner countries shall be assessed annually . ### at least 10 % of the financial envelope set out in article 4 , to supplement the country financial allocations referred to in article 12 , shall be allocated to partner countries listed in annex i in order to apply the performance - based approach . the performance - based allocations shall be decided on the basis of their progress towards democracy , human rights , rule of law , cooperation on migration , economic governance and implementing agreed reforms . the progress of partner countries shall be assessed annually , in particular by means of country progress reports which include trends as compared to previous years .


### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union ' s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . __________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , ' review of the european neighbourhood policy ' , 18 november 2015 . ### the european neighbourhood policy62 aims at the deepening of democracy , promotion of human rights and upholding of the rule of law ; the stabilisation of neighbouring countries ; and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union ' s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . neighbourhood funding is a key lever in addressing common challenges , such as irregular migration , as well as in spreading prosperity , security and stability through economic development and better governance . the visibility of union assistance in the neighbourhood area should be enhanced . __________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , ' review of the european neighbourhood policy ' , 18 november 2015 .


### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . this regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment . ### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable and marginalised groups , including minorities , and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . in particular , the union shall support education and sport as tools to foster development , contribute to the eradication of poverty , as well as to promote peace - building , social inclusion and active citizenship , and ensure access to culture . this regulation shall promote gender equality and empowerment of women , youth and children .


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of the financial regulation . ### the types of financing and the methods of application under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of partner’s needs , preferences and specific context , their relevance , sustainability and ability to comply with the development effectiveness principles , achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of regulation 2018 / 10461a of the european parliament and of the council . __________________ 1a regulation 2018 / 1046 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 july 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union , amending regulations no 1296 / 2013 , no 1301 / 2013 , no 1303 / 2013 , no 1304 / 2013 , no 1309 / 2013 , no 1316 / 2013 , no 223 / 2014 , no 283 / 2014 , and decision no 541 / 2014 / eu and repealing regulation no 966 / 2012 .


### cross - border cooperation , as defined in article 2 , shall cover cooperation on adjacent land borders , transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories , maritime cooperation around sea - basins , as well as interregional cooperation . ### cross - border cooperation , as defined in article 2 , shall cover cooperation on adjacent land borders , transnational cooperation over larger transnational territories , maritime cooperation around sea - basins , as well as interregional cooperation . cross - border cooperation shall aim to be coherent with the objectives of existing and future macro - regional strategies and regional integration processes .


### to address new needs or emerging challenges , such as those at the union’s or its neighbours’ borders linked to crisis and post - crisis situations or migratory pressure ; ### to address new needs or emerging challenges , such as those at the union’s or its neighbours’ borders or those in third countries linked to crisis and post - crisis situations or to migration phenomena , in particular forced displacement ;


### the union shall also consult other donors and actors , including representatives of civil society and local authorities , where relevant ; ### the union shall regularly encourage a multi - stakeholder and inclusive dialogue with other donors and actors , including representatives of civil society and local authorities . the european parliament shall be informed about the outcome of those consultations .


### supporting a thriving civil society and its role in reform processes and democratic transformations , and promoting an enabling space for civil society and citizens ' engagement in political decision - making ; ### supporting gender equality , and a thriving civil society , strengthening its role in political transitions , reform processes and democratic transformations , and promoting an enabling space for civil society and citizens ' engagement , with an gender equal participation and representation in political life and in decision - making ;


### the association agreements , partnership and cooperation agreements , multilateral agreements , and other agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with partner countries , as well as , european council conclusions and council conclusions , summit declarations or conclusions of high - level meetings with partner countries , relevant european parliament resolutions , communications of the commission or joint communications of the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy , shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of this regulation . ### the association agreements , partnership and cooperation agreements and other agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with partner countries , recommendations and acts adopted in the bodies set up by those agreements , as well as relevant multilateral ageements , european council conclusions , council conclusions , summit declarations and other international declarations and conclusions of high - level meetings with partner countries , european parliament resolutions and positions , communications of the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy and united nations resolutions shall constitute the overall policy framework for the application of this regulation .


### achieving universal health coverage , with equitable access to quality and affordable health services , including through supporting the building of strong , quality and resilient health systems , and enhancing capacity for early warning , risk reduction , management and recovery ; ### achieving universal health coverage , with equitable access to quality and affordable health services , including through supporting the building of strong , quality and resilient health systems , and enhancing capacity for early warning , risk reduction , management and recovery ; complementing action through the union ' s framework programme for research and innovation to tackle global health threats , develop safe , efficient and affordable vaccines and treatments against poverty - related and neglected diseases , and to improve responses to health challenges including communicable diseases , antimicrobial resistance and emerging diseases and epidemics ;


### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries , reaping the benefits of well - managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration . such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of irregular migration , enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling , and working on returns , readmission and reintegration where relevant , on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations . therefore , third countries ' effective cooperation with the union in this area should be an integral element in the general principles of this regulation . an increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively . this regulation should contribute to a coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration , maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage . ### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries , reaping the benefits of well - managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration and forced displacement . such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in addressing irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling , and working on returns , readmission and reintegration where relevant , on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations . an increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively . this regulation should contribute to a coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration , maximising the synergies .


### tackling irregular migration , trafficking in human beings , smuggling of migrants , stepping up cooperation on integrated border management ; ### addressing and reducing the vulnerabilities in migration , including through tackling irregular migration , trafficking in human beings , smuggling of migrants , stepping up cooperation on integrated border management ;


### strengthening democracy and democratic processes , governance and oversight , including transparent and credible electoral processes ; ### strengthening democracy and democratic processes , governance and oversight , including transparent , peaceful and credible electoral processes ;


### the purpose of the efsd + as an integrated financial package supplying financial capacity drawing on the methods of implementation set up in article 23 , , and , shall be to support investments and increase access to financing , in order to foster sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promote the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the , eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention shall be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries . ### the purpose of the efsd + as an integrated financial package supplying financial capacity drawing on the methods of application set up in points , , and of article 23 , shall be to support investments and increase access to financing , while maximising additionality , delivering innovative products and crowding in private sector , in order to foster sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promote the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the , eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , in particular for women and young people economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , with a focus on social enterprises and cooperatives in view of their potential to reduce poverty , inequalities , human rights and livelihoods , supporting micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , forced displacement in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention shall be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries .


### capacity building for security and development . ### capacity building of military actors in support of development and security for development .


### at least 92% of the expenditure under this regulation shall fulfil the criteria for official development assistance , established by the development assistance committee of the organisation for economic cooperation and development . ### at least 95% of the expenditure under this regulation shall fulfil the criteria for official development assistance , established by the development assistance committee of the organisation for economic cooperation and development . this regulation shall contribute to reaching the collective target of 0 , 20% of the union’s gross national income to least developed countries within the timeframe of the 2030 agenda .


### geographic programmes may cover all third countries , except for candidates and potential candidates as defined in regulation no … / … . 80 and overseas countries and territories as defined in council decision … / … . __________________ 80 regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance . ### geographic programmes may cover all third countries , except for candidates and potential candidates as defined in regulation no … / … . 80 and overseas countries and territories as defined in council decision … / … . geographic programmes of a continental or trans - regional scope may be established , in particular a pan - african programme covering african countries under points and and a programme covering african , caribbean and pacific countries under points , and . __________________ 80 regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance .


### promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms , and the principle of equality , in particular gender equality and the rights of persons belonging to minorities ; ### promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms , and the principle of equality , in particular gender equality and the rights of children and persons belonging to minorities , lgbti persons and indigenous peoples ;


### post - conflict recovery as well as post - disaster recovery ; ### post - conflict recovery , including addressing the issue of missing persons in post - conflict situations , as well as post - disaster recovery with relevance to the political and security situation ;


### in order to enhance partner countries ' ownership of their development processes and the sustainability of external aid , the union should , where relevant , favour the use of partner countries ' own institutions and of partner countries’ systems and procedures for all aspects of the project cycle for cooperation . ### in order to enhance partner countries ' democratic ownership of their development processes and the sustainability of external aid , the union should , where relevant , favour the use of partner countries ' own institutions , resources , expertise and of partner countries’ systems and procedures for all aspects of the project cycle for cooperation while ensuring local resources and expertise and the full involvement of local governments and civil society .


### progress with respect to expected results should be monitored on the basis of clear , transparent and , where appropriate , measurable indicators . indicators shall be kept at a limited number to facilitate timely reporting . ### progress with respect to expected results should be monitored on the basis of clear , transparent and , where appropriate , measurable indicators , including , but not limited to , those set in annex vii , as well as union budgetary execution . indicators shall be kept at a limited number to facilitate timely reporting and , as a minimum , shall be disaggregated by sex and age .


### progress with respect to expected results should be monitored on the basis of clear , transparent and , where appropriate , measurable indicators . indicators shall be kept at a limited number to facilitate timely reporting . ### progress with respect to expected results should be monitored on the basis of clear , transparent and measurable indicators .


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 . ### the application of this regulation should be based on the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including promoting democracy and human rights , preserving peace , conflict prevention , mediation and post - conflict reconstruction including women at all stages , strengthening international security , addressing root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , bringing about the conditions to create an international legal framework for the protection of persons displaced due to climate change , supporting trade policy as a tool for development and to bring improvements to the rule of law and human rights , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , addressing global public health threats and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social , labour and environmental standards including with regard to climate change , for the rule of law , for international law , including in respect of humanitarian and international human rights law . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 .


### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream climate change , environmental protection and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . these programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities , integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive . they shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind . ### programmes and actions under this regulation shall mainstream conflict prevention and peace - building , climate change , environmental protection , education and culture , and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between sustainable development goals , to promote integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . these programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities , integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive . they shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind .


### the partners ' needs , established on the basis of specific criteria , taking into account the population , poverty , inequality , human development , economic and environmental vulnerability , and state and societal resilience ; ### the partners ' needs , established on the basis of specific criteria , taking into account the population , poverty , inequality , human development , the state of human rights and fundamental freedoms , economic and environmental vulnerability , and state and societal resilience ;


### actions under this regulation shall be primarily implemented through geographic programmes . ### actions under this regulation shall be implemented through geographic and thematic programmes .


### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union’s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , “review of the european neighbourhood policy” , 18 november 2015 . ### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 2015 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union ' s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society , promoting quality education and training and a people - to - people approach , sustainable economic and social development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and population displacements and forced displacement , including through education and cultural cooperation . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , “review of the european neighbourhood policy” , 18 november 2015 .


### whenever possible and appropriate , the results of the union ' s external action should be monitored and assessed on the basis of pre - defined , transparent , country - specific and measurable indicators , adapted to the specificities and objectives of the instrument and preferably based on the results framework of the partner country . ### the commission should set - up clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure that the objectives and actions laid down and implemented under this regulation remain relevant and feasible and to regularly measure progress . to that effect , every objective should be accompanied by one or more pre - defined , transparent , country specific and measurable performance indicators , where possible based on the specificities of the partner country and or beneficiary . progress should be monitored at least once yearly to establish whether or not the performance reward is applicable and should be communicated to the european parliament on an equally regular basis .


### whenever possible and appropriate , the results of the union ' s external action should be monitored and assessed on the basis of pre - defined , transparent , country - specific and measurable indicators , adapted to the specificities and objectives of the instrument and preferably based on the results framework of the partner country . ### the results of the union ' s external action should be monitored and assessed on the basis of pre - defined , transparent , country - specific and measurable indicators , disaggregated by sex and age at a minimum , adapted to the specificities and objectives of the instrument and based on the results framework of the partner country . the evaluations should be regularly communicated to the european parliament .


### supporting global action on reducing all dimensions of inequalities , such as the gaps between girls / women and boys / men , to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to take part in economic and social life . ### supporting global action on reducing all dimensions of inequalities , such as the gaps between girls / women and boys / men , to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to take part in economic , social and cultural life .


### the union should seek the most efficient use of available resources in order to optimise the impact of its external action . that should be achieved through coherence and complementarity among the union ' s external financing instruments , notably the instrument for pre - accession iii63 , the humanitarian aid instrument64 , the decision on overseas countries and territories65 , the european instrument for nuclear safety to complement the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument on the basis of the euratom treaty66 , the common foreign and security policy and the newly proposed european peace facility67 which is financed outside the union budget , as well as the creation of synergies with other union policies and programmes . this includes coherence and complementarity with macro - financial assistance , where relevant . in order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective , this regulation should allow for the combination of funding with other union programmes , as long as the contributions do not cover the same costs . _________________ 63 com 465 final proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance 64 council regulation no 1257 / 96 of 20 june 1996 concerning humanitarian aid . 65 com 461 final proposal for a council decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european union including relations between the european union on the one hand , and greenland and the kingdom of denmark on the other . 66 com 462 final proposal for a council regulation establishing a european instrument for nuclear safety complementing the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument on the basis of the euratom treaty . 67 c 3800 final proposal of the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy to the council for a council decision establishing a european peace facility . ### the union should seek the most efficient use of available resources in order to optimise the impact of its external action . that should be achieved through coherence and complementarity among the union ' s external financing instruments , notably the instrument for pre - accession iii63 , the humanitarian aid instrument64 , the decision on overseas countries and territories65 , the european instrument for nuclear safety to complement the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument on the basis of the euratom treaty66 , the common foreign and security policy and the newly proposed european peace facility67 which is financed outside the union budget , as well as the creation of synergies with other union policies and programmes . this includes coherence and complementarity with macro - financial assistance , where relevant . in order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective , this regulation should foresee strict conditionalities for suspension of assistance and allow for the combination of funding with other union programmes , as long as the contributions do not cover the same costs . _________________ 63 com 465 final proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council establishing the instrument for pre - accession assistance 64 council regulation no 1257 / 96 of 20 june 1996 concerning humanitarian aid . 65 com 461 final proposal for a council decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the european union including relations between the european union on the one hand , and greenland and the kingdom of denmark on the other . 66 com 462 final proposal for a council regulation establishing a european instrument for nuclear safety complementing the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument on the basis of the euratom treaty . 67 c 3800 final proposal of the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy to the council for a council decision establishing a european peace facility .


### –sub - saharan africa at least eur 32 000 million , ### –sub - saharan africa at least eur 33 000 million ,


### promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms , and the principle of equality , in particular gender equality and the rights of persons belonging to minorities ; ### promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms , and the principle of equality in particular gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment , and the rights of children , youth , and persons belonging to minorities , lgbti persons and indigenous peoples ;


### the amount referred to in article 6 shall be used inter alia : ### the amount referred to in article 6 shall be used in duly justified cases , with priority given to the countries most in need , and in full complementarity and consistency with acts adopted under this regulation :


### contribute to strengthening resilience of states , societies , communities and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action ; ### contribute to strengthening resilience of states , societies , communities , children and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action ;


### annual or multiannual action plans and individual measures may be used to implement rapid response actions referred to in article 4 and . ### annual or multiannual action plans and individual measures may be used to execute rapid response actions referred to in article 4 .


### boosting and diversifying agricultural and food value chains , promoting economic diversification , value addition , regional integration competiveness and trade , and strengthening sustainable , low - carbon and climate - change - resilient innovations ; ### boosting and diversifying agricultural and inclusive food value chains , promoting food security and economic diversification , value addition , regional integration competiveness and trade , and strengthening sustainable , low - carbon and climate - change - resilient innovations ;


### improving business environment and investment climate , supporting enhanced public - private dialogue , and building capacities of micro , small and medium enterprises , ### developing a socially and ecologically responsible local private sector , improving business environment and investment climate , supporting enhanced public - private dialogue , and building capacities , competitiveness and resilience of local micro , small and medium enterprises and their integration into the local , regional and global economy ,


### rapid response actions shall be complementary to geographic and thematic programmes . these actions shall be designed and implemented to enable , where relevant , their continuity under geographic or thematic programmes . ### rapid response actions shall be complementary to geographic and thematic programmes . these actions shall be designed and applied to enable , where relevant , their continuity under geographic or thematic programmes .


### programming documents for geographic programmes shall be results - based and shall take into account , where appropriate , internationally agreed targets and indicators , in particular those set out for the sustainable development goals , as well as country - level result frameworks , to assess and communicate the union contribution to results , at the level of outputs , outcomes and impact . ### programming documents shall be results - oriented and include clear targets and indicators to measure progress and impact of union assistance . indicators may be based , where appropriate , on internationally agreed standards in particular those set out for the sustainable development goals , as well as country - level result frameworks .


### the efsd + should maximise additionality of funding , address market failures and sub - optimal investment situations , deliver innovative products and ‘ crowd - in’ private sector funds . involvement of the private sector in the union’s cooperation with partner countries through the efsd + should yield measurable and additional development impact without distorting the market and should be cost - effective based on mutual accountability and risk and cost sharing . the efsd + should operate as a ‘ one - stop - shop’ , receiving financing proposals from financial institutions and public or private investors and delivering a wide range of financial support to eligible investments . ### the efsd + should maximise additionality of funding , address market failures and sub - optimal investment situations , deliver innovative products and ‘ crowd - in’ private sector funds to optimise the contribution of private finance to local sustainable development . involvement of the private sector in the union’s cooperation with partner countries through the efsd + should yield measurable and additional development impact in full respect of the environment and local communities’ rights and livelihoods and without distorting the local market and unfairly competing with local economic actors . it should be cost - effective based on mutual accountability and risk and cost sharing . the efsd + , while based on adequate accountability and transparency criteria , should operate as a ‘ one - stop - shop’ , receiving financing proposals from financial institutions and public or private investors and delivering a wide range of financial support to eligible investments .


### without prejudice to paragraph 4 , actions shall be based , to the extent possible , on a dialogue between the union , the member states and the partner countries concerned , including national and local authorities , involving civil society , national and local parliaments and other stakeholders , in order to enhance ownership of the process and to encourage support for national and regional strategies ; ### without prejudice to paragraph 4 , actions shall be based on an inclusive dialogue between the institutions of the union , the member states , and the partner countries concerned , including national and local authorities , involving civil society organisations , regional , national and local parliaments and other stakeholders in order to enhance democratic ownership of the process and to encourage support for national and regional strategies ;


### an interim evaluation of this regulation shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about its implementation , but no later than four years after the start of the implementation of the instrument . ### no later than 30 june 2024 , the commission shall submit a mid - term evaluation report on the application of this regulation . the mid - term evaluation report shall cover the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2023 and shall examine the union contribution to the achievement of the objectives of this regulation , by means of indicators measuring the results delivered and any findings and conclusions concerning the impact of this regulation .


### under the external action guarantee , the union may guarantee operations , signed between 1 january 2021 and 31 december 2027 , up to eur 60 000 000 000 . ### under the external action guarantee , the union may guarantee operations , signed between 1 january 2021 and 31 december 2027 , up to eur 60 000 000 000 . that ceiling shall be reviewed in the context of the mid - term evaluation report pursuant to article 32 . .


### the references to union instruments in article 9 of council decision 2010 / 427 / eu79 , which are replaced by this regulation , should be read as references to this regulation and the commission should ensure that this regulation is implemented in accordance with the role of the eeas as provided in that decision . __________________ 79 council decision 2010 / 427 / eu of 26 july 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the european external action service . ### the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy should ensure overall political coordination of the union’s external action , ensuring the unity , consistency and effectiveness of the union’s external action , in particular through this regulation . the european external action service should therefore coordinate the programming and contribute to the management cycle for this regulation , on the basis of the policy objectives set out therein .


### leading and supporting global efforts , partnerships and alliances to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls ; this includes physical , psychological , sexual , economic and other types of violence and discrimination , including exclusion that women suffer in the different areas of their private and public lives ; ### supporting local , national , regional initiatives and leading global efforts , partnerships and alliances for the rights of women as set out in the un convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and the optional protocol thereto , as well as measures to combat and eliminate all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls ; this includes physical , psychological , sexual , economic , political and other types of violence and discrimination , including exclusion that women suffer in the different areas of their private and public lives ; address the root causes of gender inequalities as a way to contribute to conflict prevention and peacebuilding ; promoting the empowerment of women , including in their roles as development actors and peace - builders ;


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . _________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 . ### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving lasting peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and population displacements and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , fostering inclusive and equitable quality education as a tool for development and poverty eradication , supporting trade policy , economic and cultural diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting innovation digital solutions and technologies , protecting cultural heritage especially in conflict areas and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . _________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 .


### in relations with partner countries , their track record in implementing commitments , international agreements , and contractual relations with the union shall be taken into account . ### in relations with partner countries , their track record in implementing commitments , international agreements , in particular the paris agreement , and contractual relations with the union shall be taken into account .


### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries . ### the efsd + should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic , cultural and social development , supporting modern education systems , strengthening cultural structures and promoting the socio - economic resilience in partner countries . it should keep a particular focus on the eradication of poverty , including educational poverty , promotion of inclusive and equitable quality education and training , sustainable and inclusive growth , wide access to culture , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , transferable skills and entrepreneurship , including social entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration and population displacement , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries .


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 . ### the application of this regulation should be based on the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including promoting democracy and human rights , preserving peace , conflict prevention , mediation and post - conflict reconstruction including women at all stages , strengthening international security , addressing root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , bringing about the conditions to create an international legal framework for the protection of persons displaced due to climate change , supporting trade policy as a tool for development and to bring improvements to the rule of law and human rights , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , addressing global public health threats and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social , labour and environmental standards including with regard to climate change , for the rule of law , for international law , including in respect of humanitarian and international human rights law . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 .


### the new european fund for sustainable development plus , building on its successful predecessor , the efsd70 , should constitute an integrated financial package supplying financing capacity in the form of grants , budgetary guarantees and financial instruments worldwide . the efsd + should support the external investment plan and combine blending and budgetary guarantee operations covered by the external action guarantee , including those covering sovereign risks associated with lending operations , previously carried out under the external lending mandate to the european investment bank . given its role under the treaties and its experience over the last decades in supporting union policies , the european investment bank should remain a natural partner for the commission for the implementation of operations under the external action guarantee . __________________ 70 regulation 2017 / 1601 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 september 2017 establishing the european fund for sustainable development , the efsd guarantee and the efsd guarantee fund . ### the new european fund for sustainable development plus , building on its predecessor , the efsd70 , should constitute an integrated financial package supplying financing capacity in the form of grants , budgetary guarantees and financial instruments worldwide . the efsd + should support the external investment plan and combine blending and budgetary guarantee operations covered by the external action guarantee , including those covering sovereign risks associated with lending operations , previously carried out under the external lending mandate to the european investment bank . given its role under the treaties and its experience over the last decades in supporting union policies , the european investment bank should remain a natural partner for the commission for the application of operations under the external action guarantee . other multilateral development banks or eu national development banks also have skills and capital which can add significant value to eu development impact and their participation under the efsd + should therefore also be strongly promoted through this regulation . __________________ 70 regulation 2017 / 1601 of the european parliament and of the council of 26 september 2017 establishing the european fund for sustainable development , the efsd guarantee and the efsd guarantee fund .


### –americas and the caribbean eur 4 000 million , ### –americas and the caribbean eur 4 000 million [ 4 , 29 % ] ,


### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries , reaping the benefits of well - managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration . such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of irregular migration , enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling , and working on returns , readmission and reintegration where relevant , on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations . therefore , third countries ' effective cooperation with the union in this area should be an integral element in the general principles of this regulation . an increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively . this regulation should contribute to a coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration , maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage . ### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries , reaping the benefits of well - managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration and forced displacement . such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in addressing irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling , and working on returns , readmission and reintegration where relevant , on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations . an increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively . this regulation should contribute to a coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration , maximising the synergies .


### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles , to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations . this regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment . ### a rights - based approach encompassing all human rights , whether civil and political or economic , social and cultural , shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles including women’s rights and gender equality to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on marginalised groups including children and youth , older persons , people with disabilities , minorities and indigenous people and lgbti persons and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations .


### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience , particularly by boosting economic development , as the union ' s main political priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , ' review of the european neighbourhood policy ' , 18 november 2015 . ### the european neighbourhood policy , as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries , and strengthening resilience , particularly by promoting political and social reform and boosting economic development , as the union ' s main priorities . in order to attain its objective , the reviewed european neighbourhood policy has been focusing on four priority areas : good governance , democracy , the rule of law and human rights , with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society ; economic development ; security ; migration and mobility , including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement . differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the european neighbourhood policy , recognising different levels of engagement , and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the union . _________________ 62 joint communication to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions , ' review of the european neighbourhood policy ' , 18 november 2015 .


### cooperation with industrialised countries shall focus on the promotion of union and mutual interests . ### cooperation with industrialised countries shall focus on the promotion of union and mutual interests , as well as shared interests and values , and common goals and multilateralism . such cooperation shall be , where relevant , based on a dialogue between the union , including the european parliament , and the member states , involving civil society .


### improving access to decent work and creating more inclusive and well - functioning labour markets and employment policies directed towards decent work for all , especially the youth ; ### improving access to decent work for all within a healthy environment , and creating more inclusive and well - functioning labour markets and employment policies directed towards decent work for all , especially the youth ;


### a more coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration shall be pursued with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed . ### a more coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration shall be pursued , without prejudice to the other objectives of the eu external action , with partners and its effectiveness be regularly assessed .


### –civil society organisations eur 1 500 million , ### –civil society organisations and local authorities eur 2 700 million [ 2 , 90 % ] , of which 2 200 million [ 2 , 36 % ] for csos and 500 million [ 0 , 54 % ] for las ,


### strengthening partnerships on migration and mobility based on an integrated and balanced approach , covering all aspects of migration including assistance in implementing union bilateral or regional agreements and arrangements , including , mobility partnerships ; ### contributing to strengthening bilateral , regional , including south - south , and international partnerships on migration and mobility based on an integrated and balanced approach , covering all aspects of migration , and in compliance with international law and human rights obligations ;


### in line with the international commitments of the union on development effectiveness as adopted in busan in 2011 and renewed at the nairobi high level forum in 2016 and recalled in the consensus , the union’s development cooperation should apply the development effectiveness principles , namely ownership of development priorities by developing countries , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships as well as transparency and accountability . ### in line with the international commitments of the union on development effectiveness as adopted in busan in 2011 and renewed at the nairobi high level forum in 2016 and recalled in the consensus , the union’s development cooperation should apply the development effectiveness principles , namely ownership of development priorities by developing countries , alignment , harmonisation , a focus on results , inclusive development partnerships as well as transparency and accountability .


### promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms , and the principle of equality , in particular gender equality and the rights of persons belonging to minorities ; ### promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms , and the principle of equality in particular gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment , and the rights of children , youth , and persons belonging to minorities , lgbti persons and indigenous peoples ;


### to address new needs or emerging challenges , such as those at the union’s or its neighbours’ borders linked to crisis and post - crisis situations or migratory pressure ; ### to address new needs or emerging challenges , such as those at the union’s or its neighbours’ borders or those in third countries linked to crisis and post - crisis situations or to migration phenomena , in particular forced displacement ;


### improving business environment and investment climate , supporting enhanced public - private dialogue , and building capacities of micro , small and medium enterprises , ### developing a socially and ecologically responsible local private sector , improving business environment and investment climate , supporting enhanced public - private dialogue , and building capacities , competitiveness and resilience of local micro , small and medium enterprises and their integration into the local , regional and global economy ,


### the types of financing and the methods of implementation under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of the financial regulation . ### the types of financing and the methods of application under this regulation should be chosen on the basis of partner’s needs , preferences and specific context , their relevance , sustainability and ability to comply with the development effectiveness principles , achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results , taking into account , in particular , the costs of controls , the administrative burden , and the expected risk of non - compliance . this should include consideration of the use of lump sums , flat rates and unit costs , as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in article 125 of regulation 2018 / 10461a of the european parliament and of the council . __________________ 1a regulation 2018 / 1046 of the european parliament and of the council of 18 july 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the union , amending regulations no 1296 / 2013 , no 1301 / 2013 , no 1303 / 2013 , no 1304 / 2013 , no 1309 / 2013 , no 1316 / 2013 , no 223 / 2014 , no 283 / 2014 , and decision no 541 / 2014 / eu and repealing regulation no 966 / 2012 .


### encouraging partner governments to embrace energy sector policy and market reforms so to establish a conducive environment for investments increasing access to energy services that are affordable , modern , reliable and sustainable , with a strong focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency ; ### encouraging partner governments to embrace energy sector policy and market reforms so to establish a conducive environment for inclusive growth and investments increasing access to energy services that are climate - friendly , affordable , modern , reliable and sustainable , with priority to renewable energy and energy efficiency ;


### supporting national development paths that maximise positive social outcomes and impacts and promoting progressive taxation and redistributive public policies ; ### supporting national development paths that maximise positive social outcomes and impacts , promoting effective and sustainable taxation and redistributive public policies , and the setting - up and strengthening of sustainable social protection systems and social insurance schemes ;


### promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels , including in emergency and crisis situations ; ### promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all level , including early childhood development , including through universal access to comprehensive sexuality education , with a focus on in emergency and crisis situations with a particular priority on strengthening public education systems ;


### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . the 2030 agenda , together with the paris agreement on climate change57 and the addis ababa action agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development . with the sustainable development goals at its core , the 2030 agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally . it is universal in scope , providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the union , to its member states and to its partners . it balances the economic , social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets . the 2030 agenda aims to leave no one behind . the implementation of the 2030 agenda will be closely coordinated with the union ' s other relevant international commitments . actions undertaken by this regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages between sustainable development goals and to integrated actions that can create co - benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 ' addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development ' , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 . ### the global context for action is the pursuit of a rules - and values - based global order , with multilateralism as its key principle and the united nations at its core . to that effect the policy framework of this regulation should be based on both european and international agreements including the 2030 agenda , the paris agreement on climate change57 , the addis ababa action agenda58 , the global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy and the new european consensus on development . _________________ 57 signed in new york on 22 april 2016 . 58 ' addis ababa action agenda of the third international conference on financing for development ' , adopted on 16 june 2015 and endorsed by the united nations general assembly on 27 july 2015 .


### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries , reaping the benefits of well - managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration . such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of irregular migration , enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling , and working on returns , readmission and reintegration where relevant , on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations . therefore , third countries ' effective cooperation with the union in this area should be an integral element in the general principles of this regulation . an increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively . this regulation should contribute to a coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration , maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage . ### it is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries , reaping the benefits of well - managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration and forced displacement . such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection , addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement , enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in addressing irregular migration , trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling , and working on returns , readmission and reintegration where relevant , on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations . an increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively . this regulation should contribute to a coordinated , holistic and structured approach to migration , maximising the synergies .


### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate action in the union policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute 25% of its overall financial envelope to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the implementation of this regulation , and the overall contribution from this regulation should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes . ### reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the union commitments to implement the paris agreement and the united nations sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to mainstream climate action in the union policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 30% of the union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives . actions under this regulation are expected to contribute 30% of its overall financial envelope to climate objectives . relevant actions will be identified during the application of this regulation , and the overall contribution from this regulation should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes . union action in that area should favour the adherence to the paris agreement .


### pursuant to the sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to reinforced monitoring and reporting with a focus on results , covering outputs , outcomes and impacts in partner countries benefiting from the union ' s external financial assistance . in particular , as agreed in the consensus , actions under this regulation are expected to contribute 20% of the official development assistance funded under this regulation to social inclusion and human development , including gender equality and women ' s empowerment . ### pursuant to the sustainable development goals , this regulation should contribute to reinforced monitoring and reporting with a focus on results , covering outputs , outcomes and impacts in partner countries benefiting from the union ' s external financial assistance . in particular , as agreed in the consensus , 20% of the official development assistance funded under this regulation should contribute to social inclusion and human development , with a focus on basic social services , in particular health and education , taking into account gender equality and women ' s empowerment as a horizontal issue .


### promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels , including in emergency and crisis situations ; ### promoting joint global efforts for inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels , including early childhood development , with a focus on emergency and crisis situations and with a particular priority on strengthening public education systems ;


### contribute by promoting sustainable development , to addressing specific root causes of irregular migration , as well as fostering the resilience of transit and host communities , and contributing to the sustainable reintegration of migrants returning to their countries of origin , with due regard to the strengthening of the rule of law , good governance and human rights . ### contribute by promoting sustainable development , to addressing specific root causes of migration , including irregular migration , and contribute to safe , orderly and regular migration , by fostering the resilience of transit and host communities , and contributing to the sustainable reintegration of migrants returning to their countries of origin , with due regard to the strengthening of the rule of law , good governance and human rights .


### this regulation should enable the union to respond to challenges , needs and opportunities related to migration , in complementarity with union migration policy . to contribute to that end , and without prejudice to unforeseen circumstances , 10% of its financial envelope is expected to be dedicated to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and to supporting migration management and governance including the protection of refugees and migrants ' rights within the objectives of this regulation . ### this regulation should enable the union to respond to challenges , needs and opportunities related to migration , in complementarity with union migration policy . to contribute to that end , and without prejudice to new emerging challenges or new needs , 10% of its financial envelope is expected to be dedicated to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and to supporting strengthened engagement to facilitate safe , orderly , regular and responsible migration and the implementation of planned and well - managed migration policies and governance , including the protection of refugees and migrants ' rights within the objectives of this regulation . this regulation should also contribute to help host communities provide concrete support for displaced persons , notably the provision of access to basic services and livelihoods opportunities .


### the implementation of this regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including preserving peace , preventing conflicts , strengthening international security , fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , supporting trade policy , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards , for the rule of law , for international law and for human rights . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 . ### the application of this regulation should be based on the five priorities established in the global strategy for the european union’s foreign and security policy 59 , presented on 19 june 2016 , which represents the union ' s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others , to advance its values and interests . the union should enhance partnerships , promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern . its action should support the union’s interests and values in all its aspects , including promoting democracy and human rights , preserving peace , conflict prevention , mediation and post - conflict reconstruction including women at all stages , strengthening international security , addressing root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and assisting populations , countries and regions confronting natural or man - made disasters , bringing about the conditions to create an international legal framework for the protection of persons displaced due to climate change , supporting trade policy as a tool for development and to bring improvements to the rule of law and human rights , economic diplomacy and economic cooperation , promoting digital solutions and technologies , addressing global public health threats and fostering the international dimension of union’s policies . in promoting its interests , the union should comply with , and promote , the principles of respect for high social , labour and environmental standards including with regard to climate change , for the rule of law , for international law , including in respect of humanitarian and international human rights law . __________________ 59 ' shared vision , common action : a stronger europe . a global strategy for the european union ' s foreign and security policy ' , june 2016 .


### the commission shall inform and have regular exchanges of views with the european parliament . ### the commission shall regularly inform and have meaningful exchanges of views with the european parliament . to that effect the commission shall share with the european parliament all country or thematic strategy papers , actions undertaken to achieve objectives as well as the results of monitoring and evaluations conducted under article 31 of this regulation .


### the purpose of the efsd + as an integrated financial package supplying financial capacity drawing on the methods of implementation set up in article 23 , , and , shall be to support investments and increase access to financing , in order to foster sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promote the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the , eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention shall be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries . ### the purpose of the efsd + as an integrated financial package supplying financial capacity drawing on the methods of application set up in points , , and of article 23 , shall be to support investments and increase access to financing , while maximising additionality , delivering innovative products and crowding in private sector , in order to foster sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promote the socio - economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the , eradication of poverty , sustainable and inclusive growth , the creation of decent jobs , in particular for women and young people economic opportunities , skills and entrepreneurship , socioeconomic sectors , with a focus on social enterprises and cooperatives in view of their potential to reduce poverty , inequalities , human rights and livelihoods , supporting micro , small and medium - sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration , forced displacement in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents . special attention shall be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict , least developed countries and heavily indebted poor countries .


### promoting cooperation in the areas of science , technology and research , and open data and innovation ; ### promoting capacity building and cooperation in the areas of science , technology and research , and open data and innovation , in coordination with the union’s framework programme for research and innovation , in order , in particular , to combat the phenomenon of the brain drain ;


### capacity building for security and development . ### capacity building of military actors in support of development and security for development .


### in order to contribute to sustainable development , which requires the achievement of stable , peaceful and inclusive societies , union assistance under this regulation may be used in the context of a wider security sector reform or to build the capacity of military actors in partner countries , under the exceptional circumstances set out in paragraph 4 , to deliver development activities and security for development activities . ### in order to contribute to sustainable development , which requires the achievement of stable , peaceful and inclusive societies , union assistance under this regulation may be used in the context of a wider security sector reform or to build the capacity of military actors in partner countries , under the exceptional circumstances set out in paragraph 4 , to deliver development activities and security for development activities , in line with the overarching objective of achieving sustainable development .


### monitoring , reporting and evaluation obligations ; ### transparent monitoring , reporting and evaluation obligations ;