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EU support for sustainable economic development through demand-driven Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET IV) The Overall Objective of this action is to contribute towards strengthened inclusive socio-economic development of Pakistan, with sufficient skilled and relevant human capital available to meet private sector needs. The Specific(s) Objective(s) (Outcomes) of this action are to: Increase supply of adequately skilled labour in demand including in the agribusiness, water &amp; energy sub-sectors and including women / girls, returnees and members of the refugee communities; Support a more effective national TVET system is in place through support to the implementation of the national ¿Skills for All Strategy¿ and related skills policies; Improve access to skills and decent employment opportunities for returning and prospective migrants in the context of improved migration management.; and Increase availability of skilled female labour force in digital skills and High-Tech professions.The Action has a budget of 45M EUR to be disbursed over an estimated four and a half year (54 months) period under a project-based and indirect management approach. The action will provide continued support to the Government of Pakistan in the implementation of national strategy while addressing a number of education/ TVET related outputs under the TEI on ¿Building Back Better through Green Jobs creation¿. It will directly underpin the effectiveness of actions of the MIP priority area 1 by ensuring that relevant curricula are developed and young people trained. The Action emphasises further standardisation within the TVET sector, international recognition and certification, technological/digital advancement and higher-level skills training and promotes engagement with the private sector. Along with youth empowerment, gender equality and women¿s and girls¿ empowerment and inclusion of PWDs are specifically targeted as well as internal markers for digital entrepreneurship, digital skills and digital services. Labour migration issues are addressed through a specific objective with a particular focus on refugees and returnees.The geographical focus is at the federal level and on the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan and the administrative region of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), intended to contribute to political and social stability in the western border regions through increasing economic opportunities, preventing radicalisation and tackling the root causes of migration. Its concentration on the provinces and territories along the border with Afghanistan, allows the Action to incorporate the Afghan refugee population in a targeted and inclusive manner. The action contributes to climate change adaptation through a focus on green skills and decent jobs in the energy, agriculture and water management sub-sectors. The principal stakeholders and implementing partners are the National Vocational Training Commission (NAVTTC) and the newly established National Accreditation Council (NAC) at the federal level and Technical Education and Vocational Training Authorities (TEVTA¿s) at provincial levels.
Technical Assistance for a Balochistan Community-led Development policy Framework To support the Government of Balochistan in reducing the negative impact of economic deprivation, poverty and social inequality, environmental degradation and climate change, and to turn this into opportunities to build and empower resilient communities participating actively in identifying and implementing socio-economic development activities on a sustainable basis in partnership with local authorities. BRACE TA
Activity under preparation to cancel the planned contract Activity still under preparation: to cancel the planned contract-<p>to cancel the planned contract</p>
Building Resilience of Civil Society and Youth to COVID-19 in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. The overall objective of the action is to mitigate the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 by strengthening Civil Society, Entrepreneurs and empowering the Youth. The expected outcomes are: 1) CSOs actively engaged in delivering critical socio-economic services in response to COVID-19 outbreak. 2) Capacity of micro enterprises and farmer groups to withstand and adapt to the economic impact of COVID-19 and 3) Youth engagement enhanced in decision-making and leadership in civil society.
Balochistan Rural Development and Community Empowerment Programme Pakistan; Province of Balochistan-Balochistan Rural Development and Community Empowerment Programme
ILES, International Labour and Environment Standards Application in Pakistan <p>The programmes overall objective is to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in Pakistan by supporting the economic integration of Pakistan into the global and regional economy by improving compliance with labour and environmental standards and increased competitiveness. This will be achieved through two Specific Objectives focusing on the (i) public-sector and (ii) private sector.</p>
Energy Plus: Energy for Climate Resilience in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Upper/Lower Chitral districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) <p class="ql-align-justify">The Action focuses on promoting green economic growth by increasing clean energy supply and uptake through an integrated approach aiming at reducing pressure on natural resources, enhancing biodiversity and contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation. The Action is designed with the overall objective of increasing climate-resilience and boost sustainable economic opportunities in Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral. Energy generation will be linked to economic development by supporting efficient use of electricity by SMEs and supply chains, including digitalisation with relation to tourism development.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">There are three specific objectives:</p><p class="ql-align-justify">1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote a <strong>sustainable transition to renewable energy</strong> through resilient infrastructure, efficiency measures and youth and women led energy enabled private sector green solutions, including support to digitalisation.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase the <strong>viability and sustainability of natural resources management</strong>, with the accent on a vast afforestation programme</p><p class="ql-align-justify">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">Strengthen multisector, participatory planning, implementation and monitoring in energy, water and natural resources sectors involving local government and civil society</span></p>
Expenditure Verification - GRASP - Pakistan - Contract 403294 - ITC <p>Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress</p>-Expenditure Verification - GRASP - Pakistan - Contract 403294 - ITC
Activity under preparation Supporting a Talent Partnerships with Pakistan The action contributes to the Regional MIP 2021-2027, Priority Area 3 ¿Migration, Forced Displacement and Mobility. Under Priority Area 3, the action is relevant to:·Specific Objective 3 - Encourage relevant exchange between origin, transit, destination and/or host countries to increase cooperation and improve management of migration and/or forced displacement challenges, as well as to expand their cooperation with the EU on migration, forced displacement and mobility.
Balochistan Rural Development and Community Empowerment Programme - RSPN Componen To strengthen the technical and institutional capacities of BRSP and NRSP and provide support and evidence to the EU TA in order to effectively support the Government of Balochistan (GoB) in its objective of improving public service delivery.
Promotion of Human Rights in Pakistan Promotion of Human Rights in Pakistan - Promotion of Human Rights in Pakistan-Promotion of Human Rights in Pakistan
Activity under preparation Post-floods resilient recovery and strengthening of the livestock sector in Balochistan - FAO component Contract related to: Post-floods resilient recovery and strengthening of the livestock sector in Balochistan - FAO component - The Action intends to restore and strengthen flood disrupted livestock value chains in the whole province of Balochistan with a focus on the most affected communities. The livestock sector in the province has been identified as the main source of income for most of the 12 million population, and the PDNA has clearly highlighted the dramatic impact of the floods in the sector in Balochistan ¿ with damages and losses adding up to USD 2.6 billion, including about 350,000 animals having perished ¿ as well as the need to support the restocking of the herds and the rehabilitation of livestock infrastructures and services.To achieve this objective, restoring the damages of the floods and untapping the full economic potential of the livestock sector by building back better, the Action will provide support for restocking herds and flocks, including reconstructing animal shelter infrastructures impacted by the floods. It will also strengthen livestock market places in the province, improving post production management and facilities towards enhanced quality and value added, including market information systems, as well as enhanced and more sustainable fodder production and access to other necessary livestock inputs. Poultry, the main economic and food security activity of rural women in Balochistan, will be the object of special support, first to recover from the floods and then to boost the contribution of this sub-sector to improved household incomes.&nbsp;
Sector Budget Support for Sindh Education project ''Development through Enhanced Education Project (DEEP) Sector Budget Support as per DEEP FA-Sector Budget Support for Sindh Education project ''Development through Enhanced Education Project (DEEP)
Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Programme - FAO component Contract related to: Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Programme - FAO component - The objective of the programme is to contribute to sustain the rural economy through reduced water use and improved land management in the arid regions of Balochistan.
Monitoring of the European Union assistance to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan <p>qualitative monitoring and evaluation system of EU-funded Project assistance to Pakistan</p>
Accelerate Prosperity in Central and South Asia, (AP ASIA) The overall objective of Accelerate Prosperity (AP) ASIA is to contribute to the enhanced equitable economic well-being of women and men in rural Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. Specifically, the Action will improve self-employment and employment of women and men in supported enterprises.
AVP 2023 - Expenditure Verification of five Grant Contracts i.e. ACA/2016/ 368-736 (SUCCESS-SRSO), ACA/2015/364-599 (SUCCESS - RSPN), ACA/2018/395-053 (PINS - RSPN), ACA/2020/411-517 (PINS-RSPN), ACA/2017/369-759 (BRACE - RSPN) Contract related to: AVP 2023 - Expenditure Verification of five Grant Contracts i.e. ACA/2016/ 368-736 (SUCCESS-SRSO), ACA/2015/364-599 (SUCCESS - RSPN), ACA/2018/395-053 (PINS - RSPN), ACA/2020/411-517 (PINS-RSPN), ACA/2017/369-759 (BRACE - RSPN) - The Support Measures and Cooperation Facility for Asia and the Pacific 2022, 2023 and 2024 provides the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) in those regions.
Development through Enhanced Education Programme (DEEP) - Addendum 5 (extension EOI and FDI FA) Addendum n°5 extends the EIO and FDI FA to implement communication and evaluation activities under CTR 429340 and CTR 443796.
Balochistan Education Support II This programme builds on the successful elements of the previous one with a specific focus on: teachers educators, teachers training and assessment, curricula development, RTSM. A new component will be developed to include the madrassas
AVP-2022 Expenditure Verification of BRSP-BRACE, Grant Contract No. ACA/2017/369-757, Audit No. 2022/112-555 Contract related to: AVP-2022 Expenditure Verification of BRSP-BRACE, Grant Contract No. ACA/2017/369-757, Audit No. 2022/112-555 - Pakistan; Province of Balochistan
Activity under preparation Contribution Agreement with GIZ for the implementation of Support to Civil Society in Pakistan (SCSP) Project <p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">The overall objective of this action is to strengthen inclusive democratic processes related to public good at the national and provincial level. The action, which will work on both the demand and supply side of governance, has two main outcomes (i.e. Specific Objectives): (i) Strengthen effectiveness of engagement of civil society networks in policy dialogue and advocacy with the government on sectoral issues and the overall enabling environment for civil society and; (ii) &nbsp;Enhance the capacity of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and provincial regulatory bodies for constructive, transparent, and accountable engagement with CSOs in Pakistan. </span></p>
Support for identification and formulation of an Action on Support to Civil Society in Pakistan (AAP 2023) Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: Support for identification and formulation of an Action on Support to Civil Society in Pakistan (AAP 2023) - The Support Measures and Cooperation Facility for Asia and the Pacific 2022, 2023 and 2024 provides the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) in those regions.
Balochistan Education Support Programme II <p>The overall objective of BES II programme is to improve the literacy, numeracy, skills and qualifications of people in Balochistan. The first specific Objective is to improve access to quality primary and middle level education and the second specific objective is to increase accountability, reporting and transparency of Secondary Education Department. </p>
MDTF II  KP/FATA/Balochistan The purpose of the KP/FATA/Balochistan Trust Fund is to support the implementation of a program reconstruction and development aimed at facilitating the recovery of the affected regions in the KP, FATA and Balochistan.
Aid to Uprooted People in Pakistan The overall objective is to facilitate the reintegration of FATA IDPs by creating a favourable environment for their return.
Rule of Law Support to Pakistan The actions overall objective is to contribute to the strengthening of rule of law in KP and the newly merged districts and Balochistan and to ensure equal access to justice. The action will:1) support the reform processes to ensure delivery of pe
FORMULATION OF MIGRATION PROJECT UNDER REGIONAL MIP 2021-2027 <p>The main objective of this service is to provide the relevant services of the European Union with:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To assist the EUD in analysis of the migration sector in Pakistan, including consideration of potential political developments and assessment of feasibility of a migration intervention, with a possible focus on migration management, re-integration of returnees and circular labour migration, in line with the provisions of the Regional MIP 2021-27. The EUD aims to contribute EUR 10 million though this intervention.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Perform a detailed assessment of the action will work with, and deliver an SSC Fiche and Action Document based on a robust methodology</p>
Support to Parliamentary Reforms in Pakistan Pakistan - Support to Parliamentary Reforms in Pakistan
Services - Support to Parliamentary development in Pakistan - IP5 <p>The overall objective of the project is to support the consolidation of parliamentary democracy in Pakistan.The purpose of the contract is strenghtening the legislative assemblies of Pakistan, both at Fedearl (National Assembly and Senate) and Provincial level (Punjab, Sindh, KP, Balochistan).</p>
Support measure 2017-2019 in favour of Pakistan (2018) The allocations for this support measure originate from the allocations foreseen in the bilateral and regional multi-annual indicative programmes for Asia and Central Asia
Activity under preparation External performance monitoring of the SUCCESS programme <p>Monitoring of the achievements and sustainability of the SUCCESS programme</p>
Public Financial Management Support Programme (PFM II) <p>PFM II focus will go on strengthening public finance at district level and on the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at grass-root level, particularly, SDG1 ¿No Poverty¿, SDG 4 ¿Quality Education¿ and SDG 5 ¿Gender equality''. The objective is to help improve inclusive service delivery in the provinces of Sindh, Balochistan and at federal level and To strengthen public financial management as well as provincial and sector strategies in Sindh, Balochistan and federal</p>
Implementation of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan's 2023-2026 Projects Evaluation Plan Contract related to: Implementation of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan's 2023-2026 Projects Evaluation Plan - The Support Measures and Cooperation Facility for Asia and the Pacific 2022, 2023 and 2024 provides the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) in those regions.
Promoting Rule of Law and Enhancing the Criminal Justice System in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Newly Merged Districts and Balochistan <p>The project has the objective to promote the rule of law in KP and Balochistan and ensure equal access to justice by supporting reform processes to ensure the delivery of people-centred justice </p>
Aid to Uprooted People in Pakistan Aid to Uprooted People in Pakistan - Aid to Uprooted People in Pakistan-Aid to Uprooted People in Pakistan
Identification and formulation of a new Rule of Law programme for Pakistan (AAP 2025) <p class="ql-align-justify">Purpose of the contract is to support the EU Delegation in Pakistan in identifying and formulating a future rule of law programme for Pakistan. This will be done along two separate but parallel streams: (a) the first and principal objective of a future programme will be to support the development of commercial justice and foster investment climate in the country, with a possible focus on commercial dispute resolution, (b) the second pillar will explore perspectives for a subsequent phase of the abovementioned current action ¿Rule of law support to Pakistan¿.</p>
Strengthening organisatonal accountability capacity in SEA This project will strengthen partners organisational capacity to deliver high quality, community-led, accountable programmes that put people and communities at the heart. It responds to partners weaknesses' in community-led development and accountability to people and communities that has been identified by the country team through the CAFODs own Accountability Minimum Standards tool (2015) and visits by thematic advisors (Gender, Water and Environment and Livelihoods) in 2015. 

By strengthening partners knowledge, attitudes and skills regarding people-led development and accountability to people and communities throughout the programme cycle, this project will contribute to partners' on-going activities being increasingly effective, better targeting those most in need and contributing to the empowerment of people and communities.
NEPAL flood Response and early recovery programme 2017 Massive floods and landslides triggered by incessant and torrential rains have killed 149 people leaving other 134 injured and 27 missing (Nepal Red Cross). according to the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of Nepal. Approximately 6 million people have been affected by the catastrophe. . 1.7 million population in 26 districts of Tarai region have been severely affected. A total of 64,997 houses are completely damaged, 144,973 partially damaged and 92,216 families have been displaced. 
According to the Nepal Ministry of Agriculture Development assessment, agriculture sector which contributes 29% of the national GDP has suffered a loss of Rs. 2.7 billion due to the floods. according to Reliefweb updates on 20 Sep 2017 almost all of the standing crops and farm lands have been affected by the floods. Power outage, disruption in communication were observed right after the flood and it still continues in many places. Livestock has also been affected by the floods and there are news reports on the loss of domestic animals. Roads in various parts have been damaged and few bridges have collapsed resulting in lack of mobility. it was estimated that the inundation has caused a large number of domestic animals to be dead.
Caritas Nepal has started its response by providing cooked food to displaced people and  dry ration and non-food items to people whose villages were submerged. Community kitchens were organised in common areas.   Caritas reached out to 7251 families in 11 districts including Bardia, Kailali, Dang, Banke, Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Jhapa, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Saptari and Udyapur during the start of the emergency. More than 3500 people are fed with twice day for 3-5 days through community kitchen, and 173 pregnant and lactating women were supported with nutritious food and non-food items.
For the recovery phase C Nepal has revised the targets. the project will be covering 5,550 vulnerable HHs. The project is focussing on Shelter and NFI, WASH, livelihoods and DRR.
Digitalization in Support of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection’s ‘Restart’ Reform Programme The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has embarked on an ambitious reform programme (‘Restart’) to transform the way in which social assistance – both cash benefits and social care services - are managed and delivered. The Concept Note for the Restart Reform Programme (version dated March 2023) sets out the ambition of achieving four key outcomes in order to radically transform the existing system of social assistance. Of these, the fourth outcome is formulated as ‘the social assistance s
Strengthening MIA Strengthening the capacities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs by institutionalization of the Crisis Centre
Strengthening policy for PwD Strengthening policy framework on removing the accessibility barriers for Persons with Disabilities / UN PRPD
Support MIA Institutional Stre Support MIA Institutional Strengthening with specific focus on evidence-based policy development, sectorial priorities (public order and security, fighting crime, integrated border management and DRR.
HCFC Phase-out management plan, Stage III 3rd phase of the Implementation of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) under the Montreal Protocol
Support State Chancellery Support State Chancellery of Moldova. In particular, the Plan is to create/develop highly specialized capability in the State Chancellery to formulate evidence-based policy options
Moldova Sustainable Green Cities Objective is to catalyze investments in low carbon green urban development by an integrated urban planning approach and by encouraging innovation, participatory planning and partnerships among and between a variety of public and private sector entities.
PPG Sustainable wetland Prut PPG Conservation and sustainable management of wetlands with focus on high-nature value areas in the Prut River basin
Strengthening Human Rights in the Transnistrian region Creating an enabling environment for the rights holders to exercise their rights and for the duty bearers to respect, protect and fulfil human rights, aiming to reduce inequalities and ensure the social inclusion of vulnerable groups in the TN region.
Developing e-Contravention Developing the e-Contraventions software for Ministry of Interior and General Police Inspectorate. We aim to finalize the formalities and have the financing agreement signed by the end of July.