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National Convention on the European Union in the Republic of North Macedonia - Annual Work Programme 2023 <p>Overall objective: Increased democratisation of the EU pre-accession negotiation process in North Macedonia</p><p>Specific objective(s)  1. Strengthened role of the civil society sector in the EU pre-accession negotiation process</p><p>1.1. Increased capacities of civil society organisations for contribution in the EU pre-accession negotiation in North Macedonia according to the new methodology (in clusters)</p><p>1.2. Strengthening the National Convention on EU in North Macedonia as a democratic forum for open and transparent dialogue on issues related to the European Union accession negotiations according to the new methodology in clusters</p><p>1.3. Strengthening the capacities of European Movement in North Macedonia</p><p><br></p>
National Programme for FYROM under the IPA Transition Assistance and Institution Building Component for 2009, part implemented under decentralised management mode. - Transport 2009 NP for FYROM under IPA - part implemented under decentralised management mode. The other part (CRIS no. 2009/021-738), which is under centralised management mode, is implemented by DG EAC (cross sub-delegation) and ECD.
EU for Resilience (COVID-19 assistance for economic resilience) <p>The action entails a budget support in the form of a Resilience Contract with the objective to support the Government in the implementation of a set of measures focused on mitigating the negative impact of COVID-19 on the economy and on labour market.</p>
Activity under preparation EUIF ¿ MK2024AAP The EU Integration Facility (EUIF) is a flexible mechanism for financing smaller-scale projects of democratic institutions and public administration in North Macedonia focused on aligning the legislation, standards, methodologies and practices to those of the EU and building a solid implementation capacity in the country. The objectives of the EUIF are:1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To back-up the accession process in its entirety, to enhance the alignment with the EU acquis and EU/International standards, to ensure the implementation of the legal framework in practice, and to increase the public support for the EU accession process;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To improve the effectiveness and visibility of the EU funds invested in the country, to upscale the sector approach, and to ensure that EU funding and policy create a sustainable and visible development change.The EU Integration Facility will result in strengthened coordination, management, visibility and transparency of the accession process, and in a high level of national legislation alignment with the EU acquis. The EU investments will improve the enforcement capacity in the country, will support the national efforts to manage EU funds and to deliver on reforms. This is expected to raise the public support for the reforms and for the EU accession path of the country.The EUIF finances capacity building interventions complementing the regular annual and multi-annual programmes, thus bringing the needed element of flexibility in the management of the EU funds in support of the country's reforms and the EU accession. It allows the European Commission to provide fast-track, specific and targeted financial support to North Macedonia for emerging, short-term needs within the negotiation process or in a crisis situation.&nbsp;
EU against organised crime, in support of trade-MK2021AAP The Action will enhance the fight with organised and cross-border crime in North Macedonia and will support the implementation of the integrated border management concept through the synergetic effect of the enhanced border controls and facilitated cross-border movement of people and goods. The Action will improve the track record in the fight against organised crime by strengthening the national prevention, detection and crime combatting capacities. It will support the digitalisation of the data generated in the various law enforcement bodies, will enhance the exchange and use of data, introduce new technologies and upgrade the investigation skills in the law enforcement bodies. The Action will establish new capacity for fighting environmental and cultural heritage crime.The EU support will help North Macedonia to improve the effectiveness of the border controls. The upgrade of the Customs¿ IT systems, in line with the latest EU requirements, will allow the country to implement in full its obligations under the Common Transit Convention. The renovation and upgrading of the Border Crossing Points (BCP) with the EU will ensure smoother border traffic for legal businesses and passengers with the EU.The Action will have an impact on the country¿s security and will create a positive trade effect.
State and Resilience Building Contract - MK2023AAP - ESP This action consists of a State and Resilience Building Contract which will support North Macedonia to address the energy crisis exacerbated by the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, through targeted growth-enhancing policy measures aimed at reducing the socio-economic impact of the rising gas prices. The action will strengthen the Government¿s overall capacity to deliver tailor-made services to vulnerable households and will support the long-term socioeconomic recovery, energy security, and energy transition of North Macedonia. The action will support structural reforms facilitating the energy transition and will also improve access to finance for investments in energy efficiency and prosumers. It will directly contribute to the priorities of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, and to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 `Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all¿.The Overall Objective is to mitigate the immediate socio-economic impact of the energy crisis on vulnerable households, public service providers and economic operators and to set the basis for a sustainable economy based on climate resilient low carbon principles.The Specific Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are:1.Accelerated energy transition to a sustainable climate neutral economy and energy securityThis specific objective will be achieved through the following induced outputs:1.1. Strategic framework for the energy policy refined1.2. Legislative framework updated1.3. Institutional framework strengthened1.4. Improved access to finance for investments in energy efficiency and prosumers2.Energy users are protected from increase in energy pricesThis specific objective will be achieved through the following induced outputs:2.1. Ensured continuity in the delivery of public services to the population2.2. Enhanced system protecting the most vulnerable women, men and children and other energy users
EU for Municipalities Annual Action Programme for the Republic of North Macedonia for the Year 2020 - Objective 1
Supporting the Civil Aviation Agency in the field of aviation safety and security <p>Aviation sub-sector was not supported with the transport programmes in IPA 1 or IPA 2. This is a request in continuation of the previous support.</p>
Strengthening the Rule of Law Focus on the capacities of the Ministry of Justice in the process of alignment with the EU acquis regarding particularly in the area of Judiciary and Fundamental Rights and Freedom, Justice and Security;- strengthening the judiciary's knowledge on the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights in order to improve the system of efficient enforcement of the judgments -Develop intelligence-led policing concept
EU for Prespa - Restoration of natural resources and enhancing sustainable agriculture and tourism Contract related to: EU for Prespa - Restoration of natural resources and enhancing sustainable agriculture and tourism - This Action will support the implementation of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans[1] in the transboundary Prespa lake area, focusing on the pillars of biodiversity, toxic-free environment and greening the agriculture and local business. The EU investments will preserve the natural capital and restore the damaged ecosystem of Macro Prespa Lake to good ecological status, in line with EU standards. The measures will fight pollution of water and soil, protect endangered species and encourage the sustainability of the local economic and agricultural practices. The action will put in operation systems for collection and treatment of waste waters and solid waste, and arm the local communities with knowledge and tools to contribute to the protection of environment. In parallel, EU funding is allocated to measures for conservation, restoration and management of the habitats in most endangered areas of the Prespa park. The action will equally focus on sustainable food and tourism. It is expected that the EU investments will reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and will promote affordable healthy food. Funding of sustainable tourist products will create a development opportunity with a low environment footprint. The action will actively promote the use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency through all infrastructure-related measures. This will support North Macedonia in addressing the country¿s climate change objectives. The measures on composting and local reuse of biodegradable materials will allow the local communities to gradually embrace the concept of the circular economy.The Action is expected to have a strong cross-border cooperation impact and be a catalyst of sustainable development across frontiers.
ANNUAL ACTION PROGRAMME FOR THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA FOR THE YEAR 2017 - Objective 2 Annual Action Programme for FYROM for 2017 - Objective 2: IMBC part of Action 4: EU Support for Education, Employment and Social policies
Media 4 EU- Civil Society Program for the participation of media in North Macedonia's EU membership negotiations <p class="ql-align-justify">Overall objective: To upgrade media capacities to cover, follow and scrutinize the EU membership negotiation process of North Macedonia.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Specific objectives:</p><p class="ql-align-justify">1.To improve the environment for media participation in EU membership negotiation process;</p><p class="ql-align-justify">2.To empower and strengthen media professional capacities of non-EU journalists on EU regulations, policies and values and to enhance opportunities for young journalists.</p><p>3.To create an environment for networking activities with European counterparts and colleagues from the media sector, to support and enhance the media literacy and diversity of the media landscape.&nbsp;</p>
Activity under preparation SER - Support to cancer screening and prevention and to neonatal care <p>techncial assistance with two major components: one on cancer screenign and prevention, cancer registers, and one on naonatal care and care for mothers and babies</p>
Support for implementation of the health strategy 2021-2030 <p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: windowtext;">The purpose of the project is preparation of feasibility studies and development of models for reconfiguring/improvement of existing healthcare services envisaged in the health strategy 2021-2030 and the accompanying action plan.</span></p>
''Getting a Life - Deinstitutionalisation of Residents of Demir Kapija Institution Overall Objective: To contribute to strengthening socialprotection system and social inclusion of persons with disabilitiesin North MacedoniaSpecific Objective 1: To strengthen capacity of Demir KapijaResidential Institution (DKRI) to provide tailor made communitybasedservices for PwID and act like a nationaldeinstitutionalization resource centerSpecific Objective 2: To scale up community-based services forpersons with intellectual disabilities (PwID) in North Macedoniaand support resettlement of residential institution clients back intothe community
Fight against torture and ill-treatment <p>The overall objective of the action is to contribute towards elimination of torture and ill-treatment in prisons, detention and correction facilities and psychiatric hospitals in Republic of North Macedonia in line with international and European standards.</p>
AAP2023-Expenditure Verification of one works contract <p>The Expenditure Verifier is expected</p><p class="ql-align-justify">- To carry out the agreed-upon procedures listed in Annex 2 and</p><p class="ql-align-justify">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To issue reports based on the template in Annex 3 which will support the Contracting Authority's conclusions on the eligibility of the reported expenditure and the related follow-up.</p><p>The expenditure verification will be performed as a desk review and fieldwork at the location indicated in Annex 1.</p><p><br></p><p>Additional specific objectives in the form of agreed-upon procedures on which the Expenditure Verifier is expected to perform a verification are:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The expenditure verifier should select a representative sample with value of minimum 65% of all transactions reported with the Final financial report.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The auditor shall evaluate the technical criteria and specifications for works executed and reported in the verified financial report. For this purpose, the Auditor is requested to use the work of an Auditor's expert and to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence for this work in accordance with ISA 6203. Works executed shall be technically assessed<a href="#_ftn1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[1]</a> and the auditor shall report on compliance of works expenditures reported in the verified report, with:</p><p><em>-the evaluation of the consistency between the design (measurements, specifications, drawings, bills of quantities) set out in the contract (including any amendment/variation order), the works actually carried out and the actual value of works accounted for in the interim certificates of payment issued by the Supervisor; </em></p><p><em>-the evaluation of the quality of the completed works in conformity with the technical specifications set out in the works contract and the invoiced price for the works</em></p><p><em>-the existence and the compliance with the relevant procedures of contractual documents, such as: Administrative Orders, Addendums, Variation Orders, etc.</em></p><p><em>-availability of the project(s) management documents such as: work register,&nbsp;including the list of equipment used daily, relevant measurements books, calculation fiches and as-built drawings approved by the supervision team, minutes of site meetings, works planning , the topographical, geotechnical and every other intermediary tasks' acceptance reports, progress reports of the supervising consultant, any other contractual documents and administrative orders, site correspondence and all correspondences between the contractor(s), the supervising consultant(s) and the administration, as required in the contract.</em></p><p><br></p>
Communication about the European Union <p>(1) Management of efficient Europe House network ¿ To ensure sound management of the network of Europe Houses and EU Info Points (EUIPs) and EU Info Relays (EUIs) through delivery of high-quality content related to the EU and of interest for the young people of North Macedonia and the Western Balkans;</p><p>(2) Thematic campaigning and communication about the European Union ¿ To raise public awareness among the citizens of North Macedonia about the European Union (incl. but not limited to its values, policies, assistance and programmes) and assist EU Delegation's public diplomacy activities under the ¿EU with YOU¿ branding (or further upgrade to ¿EU is YOU¿ in case of start of accession negotiations) for the years 2023-2026.</p>
Activity under preparation Supply of Equipment to the Forensics Institute and Upgrade of its information management system <p>Upgrading of the IT tools (hardware and software) at the law enforcement bodies to ensure the management and the exchange of data collected by different enforcement bodies through the investigations on serious and organised crime and cross border crimes. This is a part of the interoperability concept agreed within the sector reform priorities; the data exchange is regulated through specific memoranda, ensuring the data protection and confidentiality aspects. The data exchange will cover organised crime cases, cross-border crime, cases of corruption, management of confiscated and frozen assets, and financial investigations. Further on, the Action will encourage the participation of the competent authorities of North Macedonia in EMPACT activities during the upcoming cycle 2022-2025.</p>
Inclusion of FOreigners in WB - accesS To social and Economic Rights (FOSTER) <p>Main objective: To strengthen the alignment with EU human right principles through development of inclusive and non-discriminatory policies and effective inclusion practices for vulnerable foreigners as prerequisite for successful EU approximation process and sustainable development of WB region</p><p>The specific objective of the action is to strengthen the capacities of the CSOs and independent human rights bodies to contribute to relevant policymaking, as well as promotion and protection of fundamental human right</p>
Implementation of the legal framework for bankruptcy and voluntary liquidation of companies The project should contribute to creating a knowledge base through transfer of best practices and policies in conducting efficient bankruptcy proceedings on the side of both bankruptcy organs, Ministry of economy (MoE) and the Central Register (CR) , debtors and creditors.
Independent engineering expertise to infrastructure projects under IPA_01_Nikolche Panev <p>Description</p><p>This ATA technical assistance to the EU Delegation will cover provision of civil engineering expertise and may include:</p><p>&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expert opinion on detailed designs for works contracts in the area of transport, environment, agriculture and/or other sectors linked to construction;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assessments of and recommendations on feasibility designs, basic designs, bill of quantity and other technical documentation;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Site inspections on the request of the EU Delegation;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting the EU Delegation in preparing and implementing project plans for works contracts;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting the EU Delegation in researching and providing estimates for projects and variation proposal assessments;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Making recommendations or presenting alternative solutions to problems;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participating as observer in tender evaluations and prepare reports, which implies availability for evaluations in-camera, on-site visits and missions in the country;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participating in meetings with contractors as observer.</p>
Green Heat - introduction of efficient customer oriented small-grid district heating service based on renewable energy sources Specific objective(s):1. To introduce innovative, replicable model for small-grid district heating(DH) services by accelerating utilization of locally available resources2. To strengthen the capacities of the key actors having competencies forefficient transition to advanced and greener heating services at local level3. To promote utilization of climate-oriented, advanced solutions fordelivery of services that stimulate greener local economy
EU for Freedom of Expression: Alignment of national media legislation with EU acquis and media standards <p>The project is expected to enable legal environment that will promote freedom of expression, competitiveness and sustainability of media market, through the harmonisation of the media legislation with the Media Directive (EU)2018/1808. Specific objectives of the project are:</p><p>1. Harmonisation of the national legislation with Media Directive (EU)2018/1808, as well as other EU acquis and international standards, in view of changing market realities.</p><p>2. Enhancing capacities of national regulatory authorities and policy makers concerning provisions of Directive (EU) 2018/1808 and other relevant EU acquis.</p>
Empowering patients for a healthier society - Annual Work Programme 2024 <p>&lt;<em>Overall objective(s) </em></p><p>1. To improve the status of people living with HIV in North Macedonia by ensuring a more reliable system for provision of contemporary treatment and more effective protection against discrimination</p><p>2. To make a significant contribution towards increasing the percentage of people living with HIV who are aware of their HIV-status and linked to care and towards achieving the 2025 UN targets in North Macedonia (so as to set the course for ending AIDS by 2030)</p><p>3. To strengthen capacities of Stronger Together and other patient organizations to address common structural issues in the national health system that impact access to life-saving medicines and quality of care</p><p>&lt;<em>Specific objective(s) </em></p><p>1.1. To ensure an evidence-based approach and transparency of processes related to the provision of antiretroviral medicines, including planning of needs, budgeting and procurement</p><p>1.2. To improve the existing mechanisms in the country responsible for protecting against and sanctioning discrimination with regards to addressing the discrimination based on HIV or other health status</p><p>2.1. To increase the up-take of HIV testing services provided by Stronger Together and other civil society organizations within the community of gay and bisexual men, as well as other men who have sex with men</p><p>2.2. To ensure that the national response to HIV is informed by evidence and addresses the key points of concern in the country epidemic</p><p>3.1. To strengthen the overall capacities of the organization to pursue its mission, with a focus on revised accounting and staff policies and building a collaborative approach in addressing structural health-related issues</p>
EU for Green Economy-MK2021AAP The Action will promote the sustainable economic development of North Macedonia. The EU funds will be channelled to greening, recovering and modernising the economy through establishing the ¿Greening Business¿ Facility and enhancing the cooperation and position of farmers in the supply chain. The Action proposes financing and advisory mix, and will also invest in strengthening the capacities of the administration, business and associations of business and farmers. It is also expected that the EU investments will mobilise additional private investments of EUR 8 to 20 million. The Action will channel EU funds to the private sector in support of the greening of the economy and enhancing the circular economy. At least 300 companies of North Macedonia will be stimulated to innovate in a sustainable way, grow and create jobs in green businesses. &nbsp;The Action will allow over 180 companies to introduce quality and sustainability standards and to integrate in the EU and regional value chains. EU funds will also enhance the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in line with the revised Common Agricultural Policy. They will support the establishment of a Common Market Organisation as a safety net for the country¿s farmers while laying down the marketing standards for certain products. At least 400 farmers will be included in various forms of collective self-support structures. The share of micro-irrigation and precision farming will be increased and the farmers¿ capacity to self-organise and manage them will be enhanced. The Action is in line with the European Green Deal[1] and will contribute to the implementation of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans[2] and achieving the country¿s objectives on the size of green economy, increase the number of green jobs and trigger a gradual shift to a circular climate-neutral economy.