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Support for World Justice Project Rule of Law Index and Inclusion of Montenegro 2023-2024 Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: Support for World Justice Project Rule of Law Index and Inclusion of Montenegro 2023-2024 - Support Measures for the Human Rights and Democracy thematic programme
EU4Business  The EU Local Currency Partnership Initiative: The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) <p>The EU contribution of EUR 43 700 000 under this Agreement will be used to subscribe the newly issued European Eastern Neighbourhood L shares that will act as dedicated share class to support local currency lending. The EU contribution of EUR 5 000 000 under this Agreement will be used to subscribe to European Eastern Neighbourhood C Shares that jointly with other investors will enable the financing of EFSE projects in the Eastern Partnership countries.</p>
Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities - Support measures  DG NEAR 2020 Support Measures 2020 (Action Document 4) - DG NEAR-Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities - Support measures  DG NEAR 2020
Promote accountability in Electoral processes in EaP through increased participation and capacity of civic actors (ProElect) <p><br></p><p>Funds from EU EMPOWER (CRIS/2022/44-265)</p><p>The overall objective (impact) of the action is that civil society actors in the Eastern Neighbourhood are engaged, capable and knowledgeable in monitoring elections and promoting democratic accountability mechanisms.</p><p>The specific objectives (outcomes) are:</p><ol><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Civic actors and other relevant stakeholders have an increased understanding of current barriers for electoral monitoring and observation in EaP countries.</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>CSOs in the Eastern Partnership countries have a larger capacity to conduct independent and credible electoral observation and to conduct broader oversight activities during the full electoral cycle (pre-electoral period, election day and post-electoral period).</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Public awareness has increased on different types of malpractices that have the potential to affect electoral legitimacy and the acceptance of the electoral outcomes.</li></ol>
Activity under preparation Improving Road Safety in the Eastern Partnership Region The action¿s overall objective is to support the Eastern Partner countries in improving land transport safety by providing the required support to promptly and efficiently advance towards the reduction of road traffic fatal and non-fatal injuries. For this purpose, the action will develop a solid body of evidence-based approaches in the area of road safety in the EaP region. The action will support the set-up and operation of a regional Eastern Partnership Road Safety Observatory (EaP RSO) in line with the 2018 Eastern Partnership Declaration on Road Safety that sets the target of reducing the number of fatal and serious road traffic injuries by 50% from 2020 to 2030. The EaP Road Safety Observatory aims to reinforce national road safety data collection, facilitate the creation of more robust national road safety systems and provide the necessary evidence for efficient policy making. The Observatory will also serve as a platform for sharing best practices and as a tool for benchmarking road safety performance. Consequently, the action will provide necessary assistance to improve the quality of the road safety-related data and knowledge on road safety performance, which is essential for the design of strategies and measures in order to achieve this reduction in road casualties.
EU for Green MED III and sustainable transport By focusing on three complementary and interlinked lines of action (depollution of the Mediterranean, promotion of green and circular economy and sustainable transport), this action aims to support the depollution of the Mediterranean through the imp
Eastern Neighbourghood contribution to the Common Provisioning Fund for the EFSD+ 2021 Contract related to: Eastern Neighbourghood contribution to the Common Provisioning Fund for the EFSD+ 2021 - Eastern Neighbourhood contributions to the Common Provisioning Fund for the EFSD+
DEMO: Enhancing Decent Employment and Mobility Opportunities for Egyptians <p>The Overall Objective of the contract is to increase employability and labour mobility for Egyptians in Egypt and Italy, aligned with the Action Document ¿EU support to legal migration, mobility and skills partnerships with North of African countries¿. </p>
Democracy in the Eastern Partnership (DEAP) <p>Overall objective: Promote inclusive, resilient and democratic societies in the Eastern Partnership countries and the Russian Federation.</p><p>Specific objective: Support capacity development of civil society in the Eastern Partnership countries to foster democratisation processes.</p>
Grant contract: Media Watchdog- Monitoring for Ethical Reporting on Human Rights Violations Contract related to: Grant contract: Media Watchdog- Monitoring for Ethical Reporting on Human Rights Violations - The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027[1] as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.   [1] HR&amp;D Multiannual Indicative Programme
Local Authorities 2019 Programme CSO-LA Thematic programme - Local Authorities component (Action document nº 1 & Action document nº 2)
TAIEX ENI South 2019-2020 Provision of logistical services and financial management tasks (TAIEX 8) <p>Technical Assistance contract to implement TAIEX actions consisting of the provision of logistical services and financial management tasks.</p>
GREENMED II: ENI South regional environment programme 2014 - 2015 The overall objective of this action is to support the ENI South partner countries in addressing three main common environmental challenges: marine pollution, loss of marine biodiversity and fresh water scarcity
EU/Development Cooperation Image Study in Armenia <p class="ql-align-justify"><em>The overall objective of this contract is to have an image study of the EU, in particular but not limited to its development cooperation in Armenia and particularly in its regions. Two surveys should be conducted, one as a baseline and the other as a follow-up. The first one should be used both to assess the EU image and find out the areas that should be fixed through more targeted and efficient communication efforts. The second survey should be conducted in a span of around 1.5 years. </em></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p><br></p>
Activity under preparation EU Support to Social Inclusion in Jordan under the Syria Crisis Response ¿ Phase 2 EU Support to Social Inclusion in Jordan under the Syria Crisis Response ¿ Phase 2 - EU Support to Social Inclusion in Jordan under the Syria Crisis Response ¿ Phase 2
Support to the Preparatory studies under EU GREEN FACILITY <p class="ql-align-justify">To support the EU Delegation and the Government of Egypt :</p><p class="ql-align-justify">i)To identify, develop and perform training and capacity building programmes in the water sector that shall be implemented through the EU GREEN FACILITY expected to be co-signed in 2024, and associated communication plan. </p><p class="ql-align-justify">(ii)To prepare a set of conceptual analysis and technical studies for the following areas: </p><p class="ql-align-justify">1-The drainage systems to be applied in newly reclaimed lands with modem irrigation methods.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">2- Actions that can be taken to increase the lifespan of subsurface drainage (SSD) networks.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">3- Optimal standards and controls; technically as well as environmentally and economically; that can be applied in the rehabilitation of existing SSD networks.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">4- Industrial Wastewater Reuse. </p><p>This analysis will identify areas needing reform and enhancement, providing a clear roadmap for changes to be implemented under the EU GREEN FACILITY.</p>
2016 Contribution to the NIF (Neighbourhood Investment Facility) for the SOUTH The NIF's main purppose is to promote additional investments in key infrastructures sectors, such as transport, energy, water and environment, and to support social and private sector development in Partner countries.
CReative Entrepreneurs ACTing FOR the future MEDiterranean (CREACT4MED) The overall objective of CREACT4MED is to enhance the role of culture as a vector for employment and resilience in Southern Neighbourhood Countries (SNCs)9 through untapping the potential of the cultural and creative industry (CCI) to create economic value, enhance economic growth, create decent jobs and foster social inclusion, with a particular emphasis on youths and women and, thus, contributing towards strengthening economic, social and cultural resilience.
Enhancing the resilience of civil society in the Eastern Partnership (ERICS-EaP) <p>The global objective of the proposed framework partnership closely aligns with TF¿s strategic plan for enhancing civil society in the Eastern neighbourhood of the European Union. This global objective is to increase the capacity and efficiency of civil society to promote open, inclusive and resilient societies and to advance democratic systems of governance in the Eastern Partnership countries and Russia.</p><p>In this pursuit, the programme has the following specific objectives:</p><p>1. To improve the financial and resource base of civil society in the region</p><p>2. To provide key segments of regional civil society with targeted capacity-building for improved outreach, impact, visibility, accountability, and management</p><p>3. To enable civil society to effectively embed with citizens, communities, and constituencies and to link them to all layers of government</p><p>4. To enhance regional and international cooperation and exchange through civil society platforms and networks</p><p>5. To advance the contribution of civil society to policy analysis and discourse at local, national, regional, European, and international levels</p>
Technical commitment to pay late payment interests for contract 300011317 Contract related to: Technical commitment to pay late payment interests for contract 300011317 - Administrative Activity for&nbsp;IFIs and Investments: Blended Finance and EU Guarantees
Activity under preparation Evaluation of the project "Accountable Institutions and Human Rights Protection in Armenia" Activity still under preparation: Evaluation of the project "Accountable Institutions and Human Rights Protection in Armenia"-<p>Global allocation for Armenia 2023</p>
Strengthening Press Freedom Centres in Ukraine <p>The purpose of the contract with RSF is to contribute to fostering access to independent and reliable media coverage of the war by providing and promoting a safer environment for journalists and media professionals. The project has three main components:</p><p>1.Protection, assistance, and strengthening of the capacities of journalists and media professionals covering the war in Ukraine:</p><p>· providing necessary equipment such as power generators, communication equipment, and protective gear;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;training programs, including Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) and psychological support sessions;</p><p>2.Fighting impunity of crimes against journalists, media professionals, and media in Ukraine:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;daily monitoring of press freedom violations and reporting of abuses;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;advocacy and strategic litigation to hold perpetrators accountable;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;raising awareness on the importance of accountability and seeking to set important legal precedents.</p><p>3.Informing and mobilising public opinion on press freedom abuses:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;production and broadcasting of a documentary film based on the investigations carried out during the project period;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;defining and implementing specific communication campaigns to raise public awareness;</p><p>organising debate events related to the projection of the documentary film to raise awareness on the press freedom situation in the context of the war</p>
Empowerment of youth entrepreneurship in Moldova Contract related to: Empowerment of youth entrepreneurship in Moldova - Multiannual civil society programme in the Eastern Neighbourhood 2021-2022 - budget for 2021
European Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership (EUWI+ 4 EaP) (2015 share) EUR 23.5 million funded from 2015 + 2016 budget - see comment field Regional support for the improvement of water management in line with the EU Water Framework Directive.
TAIEX action programme 2018-2020 under the European Neighbourhood-wide measures - Eastern Partnership - 2018 allocation Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) action programme 2018-2020 under the European Neighbourhood-wide measures - Support for Eastern Partnership countries - 2018 allocation
Empowering Civil Society to Fight Impunity Contract related to: Empowering Civil Society to Fight Impunity - The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027[1] as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.   [1] HR&amp;D Multiannual Indicative Programme
Eastern Neighbourhood contribution to the Common Provisioning Fund for the EFSD+ compartment 2022 Contract related to: Eastern Neighbourhood contribution to the Common Provisioning Fund for the EFSD+ compartment 2022 - Eastern Neighbourhood contribution to the Common Provisioning Fund for the EFSD+ compartment 2022
Evaluation of EU support to private sector development in the enlargement and neighbourhood regions (2016-2022) <p>This evaluation is part of the Directorate-general for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) multiannual strategic evaluation Work Programme 2020-2024.</p><p>The generic purpose of the evaluation is:</p><ol><li>To provide the relevant EU institutions and the wider public with an overall independent assessment of the EU¿s support to private sector development for the period 2016-2022;&nbsp;</li><li>To identify key lessons and best practices and produce recommendations to feed into ongoing and future approaches so as to improve private sector development policy design and future decision-making</li></ol>
Women's economic empowerment in the Southern Mediterranean: Enhancing women entrepreneurs' financial inclusion and access to finance in the digital age Contract related to: Women's economic empowerment in the Southern Mediterranean: Enhancing women entrepreneurs' financial inclusion and access to finance in the digital age - The overall objective of this action, under the name ¿Al Kawa¿, which means ¿strength¿ in Arabic, is to support the economic empowerment of women in the Southern Neighbourhood focusing on the nexus between financial inclusion, access-to-finance, and digitalization. This action will contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality), and in particular indicator 5.a ¿undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources¿, and 5.b ¿enhance the use of enabling technology, to promote the empowerment of women¿. &nbsp;The Action will also contribute towards SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), This will be carried out through two distinct components: &nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component 1: Support to an enabling regulatory landscape for women economic empowerment in the Southern Neighbourhood&nbsp;This component aims at supporting social and economic reforms at regional level, by fostering peer learning and multi-stakeholder dialogue in line with European and regional best practices. The objective is to support both the development and implementation of targeted reforms, strategies and programmes that will allow more women to access finance to kick off and scale their economic activity, and integrate them in the formal labour market. In this regards, specific attention will be given to capacity building, financial education and other relevant topics and opportunities that can be created from the digital transition to enhance women¿s financial inclusion. In addition, this component will adopt a comprehensive approach to address the specific needs of different groups of women, e.g. rural and young women. Various stakeholders will be engaged including public authorities, business and women associations, representatives of the financial sector but also chosen representatives of women ¿ as ¿national champions¿ and focal points. &nbsp;Finally, this component aims at strengthening capacities of policy-makers, financial institutions and women organisations to better support women¿s financial inclusion and access to finance. It will also promote exchange of best practices and dialogue on these issues at the regional level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component 2: Support to the development of skills and innovative products for women economic empowerment&nbsp;For women to reach their full economic and social potential, they need to be supported comprehensively. This includes the development of their skills at different levels, as well as access to innovative financial and non-financial tools. This component will also aim at supporting the sustained effort of the Southern Neighbourhood countries to strengthen women¿s digital and financial skills in order to achieve increased financial inclusion.&nbsp;
Scoping Study, Identification and Formulation - Social Protection Programme (Bilateral) - AAP 2024 Contract related to: Scoping Study, Identification and Formulation - Social Protection Programme (Bilateral) - AAP 2024 - The Neighbourhood South Global Allocation for 2021-2023 is a support measure giving the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale measures and activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Southern dimension of the European Neighbourhood Policy and its operational and policy priorities. The Global Allocation will finance project cycle management (feasibility, evaluation, audits, etc.) and communication activities. It will contribute to enhance the quality of the programmes as well as to better understanding of the European Union reputation, policies and programmes to the audience in the Southern Neighbourhood.The Overall Objective (Impact) of this action is to ensure a swift preparation of actions and projects, while enabling the European Commission to act with flexibility by means of an instrument which is capable of adapting itself to evolving circumstances and/or dealing with unforeseen situations. Besides, this action will help the European Commission explain and communicate on its activities to the Southern Neighbourhood citizens¿ audience.The Specifics Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to allow analysis and preparatory studies to help elaborating relevant and impactful programmes as well as evaluation and audits for lessons learnt and ex-ante control purposes2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to contribute to better understanding of the European Union¿s reputation, policies and programmes to the audience in the Southern Neighbourhood. Outputs to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives (Outcomes) are:1.1 contributing to Outcome 1 (or Specific Objective 1): Number of PCM contracts.2.1 contributing to Outcome 2 (or Specific Objective 2): Number of Communication contracts and meetings.
Evaluation of ENI/2017/040-208 - Regional Programme on Statistics with Eurostat in the Eastern Partnership ¿ Statistics Through Eastern Partnership (STEP) <p>Evaluation of Regional Programme on Statistics with Eurostat in the Eastern Partnership ¿ Statistics Through Eastern Partnership (STEP), following the conclusion of the programme. The evaluation will aim to provide the relevant services of the European Union and the interested stakeholders with an overall independent assessment of the performance of the programme, paying particular attention to its different levels of results measured against its expected objectives, and the reasons underpinning such results. It will also identify key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve future interventions.</p>