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ROM Enlargemen Contract related to: ROM Enlargemen - This support measure covers operational expenditure to finance evaluation, the RER study and monitoring activities of external assistance granted by the Union to beneficiaries of preaccession assistance and the neighbourhood region. In specific cases, countries outside the two main regions of interest (notably those managed by the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA)) might be covered by evaluation activities whenever the scope of the evaluations makes it relevant, in the spirit of strengthening synergies and cooperation with programmes under other Union instruments.
Activity under preparation Cross-border cooperation programme Serbia-Montenegro 2021-2027 The programme¿s overall objective is to promote good neighbourly relations, foster Union integration and strengthen the social, economic and territorial development of the programme cross-border area by improving health and social care services and developing sustainable tourism. The programme area stretches across South-Western Serbia and the North and Central parts of Montenegro. It covers 17 402 km² and has a population of 664 522 inhabitants. The programme addresses two thematic priorities (TPs):-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TP1: Employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders, aiming to increase the socio-economic development potential of these areas.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TP5: Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage, aiming to activate natural, cultural and human potentials of the programme area for sustainable, green and inclusive tourism.
Enhancing youth cooperation and youth exchange in Western Balkans 6 <p>The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is an independently functioning regional organisation, which aims to promote the spirit of reconciliation and cooperation between youth in the region, through youth exchange programs. In order to enhance youth cooperation in the region, this action will focus on enhancing youth mobility, cooperation and activism.</p>
COVID-19: Civil Society resilience and sustainability <p>The overall objective of this action is foster the resilience and sustainability of civil society in Eastern Partnership countries to mitigate the immediate and longer-term impact of COVID-19. The specific objective is that civil society and the broader independent activist community are supported to continue providing access to protection and assistance, especially to the most vulnerable groups, as well as accurate information about the pandemic.</p>
European Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership (EUWI+ 4 EaP) (2016 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 SRSP 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>
Supporting the Integrative Internal Security Governance (IISG) in the Western Balkans The overall objective is enhance the capacities of authorities in the Western Balkans to fight organised crime and terrorism including preventing and countering of  violent extremism by enhancing cooperation within the region and with the EU. The specific objective of the Action is to support the role of the IISG in mapping needs and responses to security threats in the Western Balkans thus resulting in an improved coordination of actions
Multi-country multi-annual Support measure IPA III - Audit Programme in favour of IPA beneficiaries (2021-2023SUPM) The overall objective of the support measure for Audit Programme is to provide reasonable assurance on the correct implementation of EU funds in the beneficiary countries as to the regularity and legality of the underlying transactions and the effectiveness of the control systems. Assurance also relates to sound financial management comprising the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
Cross-Border Institution Building (CBIB+) Phase III <p>CBIB+ Phase III is the follow-up regional technical assistance supporting the management structures of IPA II Cross-border cooperation (CBC) programmes within the Western Balkans.</p>
Support to preventing and combating violent extremism (P/CVE) in the Western Balkans (2016MCP) - amend 2 Amendment of MCP 2016 - Increase of funds: AD 10 REEP (additional EUR 15 m) and re-commitment (EUR 15m), new AD 12 elections (EUR1.4m), new AD 13 RAN  (EUR 3m), AD 4 (re-allocation-no change of budget)
Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration <p>Contract's objective is to increase formal employment of Syrians under Temporary Protection, Persons under International Protection and host community members and strengthen the harmonization process in Türkiye</p><p>Specific Objectives are:</p><ol><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Improved level of employability of SuTPs, PuIPs and host community members </li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Strengthened capacity of government and non-government institutions as well as employers to improve access of SuTPs, PuIPs and host community members to information, employment opportunities, and protection safeguards.</li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Increased effectiveness of government and non-government institutions in providing employment support services to SuTPs, PuIPs and host community members </li><li data-list="ordered"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Improved level of social cohesion between SuTPs, PuIPs and host community members in their community and workplaces</li></ol>
Evaluation of public administration reform with a focus on public finance management <p>This evaluation is part of the Directorate-general for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) multiannual strategic evaluation Work Programme 2023-2026.</p><p>The purpose of the evaluation is twofold:</p><p>ü The <strong>general objective</strong> of the evaluation is to provide the relevant EU Institutions and the wider public with an overall independent assessment of the EU support under IPA and NDICI to public administration reform with a focus on public finance management, which has the lion share in this evaluation from the period 2016 ¿ 2023, identify key lessons, share good practices, and produce recommendations to feed into ongoing and future policies and programmes.</p><p>The <strong>specific objective</strong> for this evaluation is to assess the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, EU added value and sustainability of the EU support to PAR focusing on PFM from the angle of policy and implementation.</p>
Support to the evaluation of IPA III CSF Call for Proposals - Ref. EuropeAid/179703/DH/ACT/Multi <p>The global objective of the assignment is, through provision of assessors, to assist the contracting authority in the selection of the best proposals received under the call for proposals ¿<em>Support to Regional thematic networks of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs); Regional networks promoting indipendent pluralistic media and freedom of expression; and EU Award for Roma Integration</em>¿ (EuropeAid/179703/DH/ACT/Multi) via a high-quality, complete and coherent selection process of projects in line with the criteria set in the guidelines for applicants.</p>
Activity under preparation Cross-border cooperation programme Serbia ¿ Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2021-2027 The programme for cross-border cooperation between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) will be implemented under the framework of 2021-2027 Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) with a view to promoting good neighbourly relations, fostering Union integration and promoting socio-economic development through joint local and regional initiatives through social and economic inclusion of specific groups, specially youth, and the competitiveness of tourism.TP6: Investing in youth, education and skills &nbsp; 1.1 To enhance youth activism and youth socio-economic participation&nbsp; 1.2 To increase the employability of specific groups by provision of new skills&nbsp;TP5: Encouraging tourism and cultural and natural heritage &nbsp;&nbsp;2.1 To develop and promote joint tourism offers based on cultural and natural heritage
Structural Reform Facility (2) The objective of the facility is to contribute towards the development of sustainable and equitable economic growth models in the EaP countries, which can generate more investments and improve socio-economic conditions and employment opportunities.
EU support to youth in the Western Balkans (2019MCP) Multi-country Action Programme 2019-EU support to youth in the Western Balkans (2019MCP)
Individual Measure to strengthen  migration management capacities in the Western Balkans for 2023 In support of the 2021 Communication on EU Enlargement Policy[1] and in line with the IPA III Programming Framework, this Action will further strengthen the capacities of the Western Balkan beneficiaries to implement Integrated Border Management (IBM) that is aligned with EU standards and the Schengen acquis. In particular, it will further strengthen the Western Balkans¿ capacities for border surveillance, strengthened inter-agency cooperation, enhance capacities of law enforcement officials to tackle organised crime, with particular focus on combating and prevention of migrant smuggling and trafficking of human beings (THB), and cross-border crime while ensuring full respect of the rule of law and fundamental rights of migrants. Furthermore, the Action will strengthen the Western Balkans¿ capacities to manage migration flows and enhance capacities for effective identification and registration of migrants at the borders.The Action is an important component within the wider enlargement process and EU accession negotiations under Chapter 24 of the EU acquis to support the development of effective border management systems. It contributes to the enhancement of EU migration and integrated border management assistance across the areas covered by the Pact on Migration and Asylum[2] and responds to the conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 9 February 2023[3] which called on the Commission to increase external action in main migratory routes. The Action also contributes to the implementation of the EU Action Plan on the Western Balkans[4]. By improving capacities for migration and border management and contributing to the fight against organised crime, the Action directly contributes to increased safety and security in regions close to the EU's borders, in line with the EU enlargement policy. The Action will build on and complement bilateral IPA assistance and regional assistance.[1] COM(2021) 644 final 19.10.2021[2] COM(2020) 609 final 23.09.2020[3] https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-1-2023-INIT/en/pdf[4] https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/eu-action-plan-western-balkans_en
Impact assessment for the establishment of a regional ETS in Energy Community Contracting Parties <p>The general objective of this contract is to assess and compare different design options for a regional ETS for the Western Balkans, Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine, including the economic, environmental and social impacts. </p><p>This will encompass four main scenarios (ETS for electricity, ETS for all CBAM sectors, full linkage with EU ETS by 2030, development of national carbon pricing systems). These 4 scenarios will be compared to a `no action scenario¿. </p><p>Furthermore, legal and technical feasibility of options should also be assessed. Based on these, recommendations should be made on the best design for an ETS system for the energy community contracting parties and presented to the informal Ministerial Council of the Energy Community in June 2024.</p>
EU support to facilitate just transition for Western Balkans regions, industries and workers (2024MCP) A just transition ensures that the substantial benefits of a green economy are shared widely, and the concerns faced by fossil fuel-dependent regions, industries and the affected communities are addressed during the transition process and beyond, in line with the 2050 target of achieving climate neutrality in line with the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans[1] (supporting the alignment of the Western Balkans with the goals of the European Green Deal[2]). This entails the adoption of necessary measures to protect those that are most vulnerable and affected by the changes. The present action ¿EU support to facilitate just transition for Western Balkans regions, industries and workers¿ aims to support the Western Balkans in managing the transition to a sustainable and climate-neutral economy, with a focus on just and fair transition away from coal and carbon-intensive industries. The planned activities are in the areas of energy, environment and climate resilience, economic development (including private sector, trade and macroeconomic support), and human development (including human capital and youth) in line with the Economic Investment Plan for the Western Balkans[3], the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the IPA III Programming Framework for the period 2021-2027[4]. The specific objectives of the action are to: i) improve the understanding of the challenges and opportunities linked to the just transition through coherent strategy and policy development; ii) strengthen the engagement with the private sector and international financing institutions to support implementation of projects that enable just transition, including the introduction of new technologies; and iii) foster dialogue and actively engage government authorities, municipalities and citizens and other relevant stakeholders in decision-making for just transition pathways. This action will deploy the necessary technical assistance to support the implementation of strategies that mitigate commercial, economic, social and environmental impacts of the transition and support human development and social assistance; mobilise finance from the private sector to support regional and industrial transformation and translate roadmaps into investment plans; facilitate and ensure the implementation of pilot projects; and enhance the dialogue on just transition between the Western Balkans partners and also with the EU Member States and other stakeholders.[1] SWD (2020) 223 final[2] COM(2019) 640 final[3] COM (2020) 641 final[4] COM(2021) 8914 final
EU4Youth programme - 2016 NEAR share The programme aims at providing increased opportunities for youth mobility, civic engagement and leadership, as well as exchanges with local, regional and EU-based youth organisations.
Strengthening Fiscal Governance in the Western Balkans <p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Component 1: Fiscal responsibility</strong><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> (fiscal rules, fiscal councils, macro-modelling and forecasting, spending reviews, climate-related fiscal risks);</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><span class="ql-cursor">¿</span>Component 2: Public Investment and Asset Management</strong><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> with sectorial focus (PIAM) (Pillar 1: diagnostics including </span><em style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">InfraGov Western Balkans Baseline Assessment</em><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> looking also at sector specific challenges (e.g., SOE investments, transport, energy) &amp;</span><em style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> Regional Climate Resilient Infrastructure Assessment</em><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">;&nbsp;and regional peer-learning network; and Pilllar 2: Institutional strengthening of PIAM with a focus on infrastructure, SOE and SNG sectors);</span></p><p><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"> </p><p><br></p>
Regional Housing Programme (Sarajevo Process) - 2nd Phase 2012-2013 - allocation 2013 Embedded in the context of the Sarajevo Process, the Regional Housing Programme aims to make a substantial contribution to the satisfactory resolution of the protracted problem of the remaining refugees and displaced persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia by providing long-lasting, sustainable housing solutions.
EU Support to transport and energy connectivity projects 2019-2020  - allocation 2020 (2019-2020CONNECT) Multi-country Programme for Connectivity 2019-2020 - allocation 2020- EU Support to transport and energy connectivity projects 2019-2020  - allocation 2020 (2019-2020CONNECT)
Multi-beneficiary programme under the IPA-Transition Assistance and Institution Building Component for the year 2013- part DG ELARG Multi-beneficiary Programme under IPA Transition Assistance and Institution Building Component for the year 2013- part DG ELARG
EU support on transposition and implementation of the EU aviation acquis by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency - EASA (EASA / IPA III / 1) <p>The project will continue to support the transposition and implementation of the EU aviation acquis and the strengthening of implementation capabilities by supporting the establishment of adequate management system components, staff competence development and integration into EASA activities.</p>
Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe - RYDE <p>The overall objective of the Action is to contribute to<strong> strengthening participatory democracy, EU integration and regional cooperation in the Western Balkans through increased impact of civil society organizations (CSOs) and particularly youth organizations</strong> in promoting democratic values, political, economic and social benefits of the EU integration of the WB.</p><p>More concretely, the Action will strengthen <strong>CSOs capacities for monitoring reforms and formulation of policy proposals in the areas that are of particular importance for youth</strong> in the region (education, employment, environmental protection, mobility, reconciliation and fundamental rights). The Action will <strong>encourage cooperation among CSOs and youth in the WB region, which will contribute to reconciliation efforts and good neighbourly relations, through education, exchange, sub-granting, internship program</strong>. The Action is relevant for the sectors/themes of the Lot2 as it intends to empower/include marginalised groups (particularly youth, girls and young women, ethnic youth groups ¿ the Action will target specific sub-groups within the youth which are in underprivileged position, deprived/discriminated). By addressing youth access to labour market, the Action will tackle young women/women participation at the labour market.</p>
Assessment of organised crime (2014MCP) Multi-country Action Programme for 2014 - part ELARG-Assessment of organised crime (2014MCP)
EU4Independent Media <p>The overall objective of the action is to contribute to democratisation and empower citizens in the Eastern Neighbourhood. The TA services will be focused on capacity development of independent media organisations and journalists. This includes providing tailor-made trainings on subjects like journalist standards, investigative journalism, newsroom and business skills as well as on major EU policy priorities; organise production workshops on different forms of journalism (e.g. TV, video, radio);</p>
Amendment/Top-up to Contract providing Assistance for the Implementation of Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) Activities regarding the EIR TAIEX activities Contract related to: Amendment/Top-up to Contract providing Assistance for the Implementation of Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) Activities regarding the EIR TAIEX activities - TAIEX EIR - Top-up/amendment 2022 - Funds: 750 000 EUR as per new Service Level Agreement signed between DG ENV and DG NEAR concerning TAIEX support to EU Member States - 2022-2024. ARES(2022)4780443
EU-Council of Europe Horizontal Facility for Western Balkans and Turkey ¿ Phase III  (2022MCP) Tangible advancements on the path to rule of law-based democracies, in which fundamental rights are effectively protected, remain among the most pressing issues for the Western Balkans and Turkey. The Beneficiaries must embrace the fundamental EU values at the heart of the Stabilisation and Association Process and of the EU accession negotiations. In line with the Enlargement strategy and the IPA III Programming Framework, this action aims at further strengthening capacities, systems and institutions and engage with stakeholders who are instrumental in the realisation of rule of law and fundamental rights. While the related policy and legal frameworks in the Beneficiaries in the Western Balkans are relatively advanced, implementation in practice is not at a satisfactory level and in many instances the reform initiatives are not sufficiently locally owned. To progress on rule of law, a comprehensive approach is needed involving all key stakeholders, ranging from official justice sector representatives to civil society, catering to the needs of the duty bearers and the right holders alike.&nbsp;The action will be implemented by the Council of Europe through a third phase of the EU-Council of Europe Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey, which serves as a strategic cooperation tool between the EU and Council of Europe for the benefit of the targeted Beneficiaries. &nbsp;The Council of Europe offers a unique methodology of standard setting, monitoring and technical assistance in the areas pursued under this Facility. In line with the comprehensive approach, the action will support official reforms efforts as well as initiatives from civil society and the grass root, provide capacity-building, technical assistance, and expertise to the stakeholders in all Beneficiaries along the four themes of the Facility: 1) Strengthening justice2) Fighting corruption, economic crime, and money laundering3) Promoting anti-discrimination and protection of the rights of vulnerable groups; and 4) Promoting and protecting freedom of expression and media.&nbsp;Regional activities will be part of the Facility in areas where these regional exchanges provide an added value. They will foster peer to peer contacts for exchange of best practices, promote joined-up approaches and cooperation across the borders. Through the Council of Europe Expertise Co-ordination Mechanism (ECM) valuable expertise can be provided on constitutional matters or other areas, in which the Council of Europe has a unique expertise to offer. Small scale grants and investments complement support to the Beneficiaries in achieving the results envisioned under this action.&nbsp;The action is directly relevant to SDG 16 as it is contributing to peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development by promoting access to justice and supporting the building of effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Activity under preparation Contribution Arrangement CN IPA III/2024/700002045 - PC-36895 with respect to the European Western Balkans Joint Fund under the Western Balkans Investment Framework - Allocation 2023-2024 for DII, ENE, ENV and SOC infrastructure sectors Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: Contribution Arrangement CN IPA III/2024/700002045 - PC-36895 with respect to the European Western Balkans Joint Fund under the Western Balkans Investment Framework - Allocation 2023-2024 for DII, ENE, ENV and SOC infrastructure sectors - The action has the objective to contribute to the long-term recovery of the Western Balkans - backed by a green and digital transition - leading to sustained and sustainable economic growth via supporting the implementation of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans and the accompanying Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (GAWB), as well as the Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport.  The action includes 3 components focused on blending and technical assistance:Sustainable Connectivity (Transport, Energy and Digital)Green TransitionCompetitiveness, Innovation, Digital transition and Inclusive growth