Article 46 
With a view to assisting the OCT to develop their technological base and indigenous capacity for scientific and technological development and facilitating the acquisition, transfer and adaption of technology on terms that will bring about the greatest possible benefits and minimize costs, the instruments of development finance cooperation may be used to contribute to: (a) the establishment and strengthening of industry-related scientific and technical infrastructure in the OCT; (b)the drawing-up and implementation of research and development programmes; (c)the identification and creation of opportunities for collaboration among research institutes, institutions of higher learning and enterprises of the OCT, the ACP States, the Community, the Member States and other countries; (d)the establishment and promotion of activities aimed at the consolidation of appropriate indigenous technology and the acquisition of relevant foreign technology, in particular that of other developing countries; (e)the identification, evaluation and acquisition of industrial technology, including the negotiation on favourable terms and conditions of foreign technology, patents and other industrial property, in particular through financing or through other suitable arrangements with firms and institutions within the Community; (f)providing advisory services for the preparation of regulations governing the transfer of technology and for the supply of available information, in particular on the terms and conditions of technology contracts, the types and sources of technology, and the experience of the OCT and other countries with the use of certain types of technology; (g)the promotion of technology cooperation between OCT and between them and the ACP States or other developing countries, including support to research and development units, in particular at regional level, in order to make the best use of any particularly appropriate scientific and technical facilities they may possess; (h)facilitating, wherever possible, access to and use of documentary and other data sources available in the Community. Article 47 In order to enable the OCT to obtain full benefit from the trade arrangements and other provisions of this Decision, promotion schemes shall be undertaken for the marketing of OCT industrial products on both Community and other external markets, and also in order to stimulate and develop trade in industrial products among the OCT and between the OCT and ACP States. Such schemes shall cover market research, marketing and the quality and standardization of manufactured goods, in accordance with Articles 152 and 153 and taking into account Articles 84 and 85. Article 48 At the request of their relevant authorities, the OCT may be eligible for the services of the Centre for the Development of Industry (CDI), the objectives and activities of which are described in Articles 89 and 90 respectively of the Convention, or those of the Euro Business Information Centres set up under the Community's business promotion policy. Any costs resulting from services provided by the Centre or the Euro Business Information Centres for the benefit of the OCT shall be financed from the funds provided for in Article 154 for whichever of the three groups those OCT belong to. Article 49 1. In implementing this Title, the Community shall pay special attention to the specific needs and problems of the least-developed OCT in order to establish the basis for their industrialization (the formulation of industrial policies and strategies, economic infrastructure and industrial training), notably with a view to adding value to raw materials and other local resources in the following fields, in particular: - processing of raw materials, -development, transfer and adaptation of technologies, -development and financing of schemes in favour of small and medium-sized enterprises, -development of industrial infrastructure and energy and mining resources, -adequate training in the scientific and technical areas, -production of equipment and inputs for the rural sector. Such operations may be implemented with assistance from the CDI or the Euro Business Information Centres. 2. At the request of one or more of the least-developed countries or territories, the CDI shall grant special assistance for identification of on-the-spot industrial promotion and development possibilities, notably in raw materials processing and the production of equipment and inputs for the rural sector. Article 50 In order to implement industrial cooperation, the Community shall help carry out programmes, projects and operations submitted to it on the initiative or with the agreement of the relevant authorities of the OCT. To this end, it shall use all the means provided in this Decision, notably those at its disposal under development finance cooperation and, in particular, those which are the responsibility of the Bank, without prejudice to operations to assist OCT in mobilizing finance from other sources. Industrial cooperation programmes, projects and operations which involve Community financing shall be implemented in conformity with Title III of Part Three of this Decision, having regard to the particular characteristics of aid operations in the industrial sector.
Article 47 
In order to enable the OCT to obtain full benefit from the trade arrangements and other provisions of this Decision, promotion schemes shall be undertaken for the marketing of OCT industrial products on both Community and other external markets, and also in order to stimulate and develop trade in industrial products among the OCT and between the OCT and ACP States. Such schemes shall cover market research, marketing and the quality and standardization of manufactured goods, in accordance with Articles 152 and 153 and taking into account Articles 84 and 85. Article 48 At the request of their relevant authorities, the OCT may be eligible for the services of the Centre for the Development of Industry (CDI), the objectives and activities of which are described in Articles 89 and 90 respectively of the Convention, or those of the Euro Business Information Centres set up under the Community's business promotion policy. Any costs resulting from services provided by the Centre or the Euro Business Information Centres for the benefit of the OCT shall be financed from the funds provided for in Article 154 for whichever of the three groups those OCT belong to. Article 49 1. In implementing this Title, the Community shall pay special attention to the specific needs and problems of the least-developed OCT in order to establish the basis for their industrialization (the formulation of industrial policies and strategies, economic infrastructure and industrial training), notably with a view to adding value to raw materials and other local resources in the following fields, in particular: - processing of raw materials, -development, transfer and adaptation of technologies, -development and financing of schemes in favour of small and medium-sized enterprises, -development of industrial infrastructure and energy and mining resources, -adequate training in the scientific and technical areas, -production of equipment and inputs for the rural sector. Such operations may be implemented with assistance from the CDI or the Euro Business Information Centres. 2. At the request of one or more of the least-developed countries or territories, the CDI shall grant special assistance for identification of on-the-spot industrial promotion and development possibilities, notably in raw materials processing and the production of equipment and inputs for the rural sector. Article 50 In order to implement industrial cooperation, the Community shall help carry out programmes, projects and operations submitted to it on the initiative or with the agreement of the relevant authorities of the OCT. To this end, it shall use all the means provided in this Decision, notably those at its disposal under development finance cooperation and, in particular, those which are the responsibility of the Bank, without prejudice to operations to assist OCT in mobilizing finance from other sources. Industrial cooperation programmes, projects and operations which involve Community financing shall be implemented in conformity with Title III of Part Three of this Decision, having regard to the particular characteristics of aid operations in the industrial sector.
Article 48 
At the request of their relevant authorities, the OCT may be eligible for the services of the Centre for the Development of Industry (CDI), the objectives and activities of which are described in Articles 89 and 90 respectively of the Convention, or those of the Euro Business Information Centres set up under the Community's business promotion policy. Any costs resulting from services provided by the Centre or the Euro Business Information Centres for the benefit of the OCT shall be financed from the funds provided for in Article 154 for whichever of the three groups those OCT belong to. Article 49 1. In implementing this Title, the Community shall pay special attention to the specific needs and problems of the least-developed OCT in order to establish the basis for their industrialization (the formulation of industrial policies and strategies, economic infrastructure and industrial training), notably with a view to adding value to raw materials and other local resources in the following fields, in particular: - processing of raw materials, -development, transfer and adaptation of technologies, -development and financing of schemes in favour of small and medium-sized enterprises, -development of industrial infrastructure and energy and mining resources, -adequate training in the scientific and technical areas, -production of equipment and inputs for the rural sector. Such operations may be implemented with assistance from the CDI or the Euro Business Information Centres. 2. At the request of one or more of the least-developed countries or territories, the CDI shall grant special assistance for identification of on-the-spot industrial promotion and development possibilities, notably in raw materials processing and the production of equipment and inputs for the rural sector. Article 50 In order to implement industrial cooperation, the Community shall help carry out programmes, projects and operations submitted to it on the initiative or with the agreement of the relevant authorities of the OCT. To this end, it shall use all the means provided in this Decision, notably those at its disposal under development finance cooperation and, in particular, those which are the responsibility of the Bank, without prejudice to operations to assist OCT in mobilizing finance from other sources. Industrial cooperation programmes, projects and operations which involve Community financing shall be implemented in conformity with Title III of Part Three of this Decision, having regard to the particular characteristics of aid operations in the industrial sector.
Article 49 
1. In implementing this Title, the Community shall pay special attention to the specific needs and problems of the least-developed OCT in order to establish the basis for their industrialization (the formulation of industrial policies and strategies, economic infrastructure and industrial training), notably with a view to adding value to raw materials and other local resources in the following fields, in particular: - processing of raw materials, -development, transfer and adaptation of technologies, -development and financing of schemes in favour of small and medium-sized enterprises, -development of industrial infrastructure and energy and mining resources, -adequate training in the scientific and technical areas, -production of equipment and inputs for the rural sector. Such operations may be implemented with assistance from the CDI or the Euro Business Information Centres. 2. At the request of one or more of the least-developed countries or territories, the CDI shall grant special assistance for identification of on-the-spot industrial promotion and development possibilities, notably in raw materials processing and the production of equipment and inputs for the rural sector. Article 50 In order to implement industrial cooperation, the Community shall help carry out programmes, projects and operations submitted to it on the initiative or with the agreement of the relevant authorities of the OCT. To this end, it shall use all the means provided in this Decision, notably those at its disposal under development finance cooperation and, in particular, those which are the responsibility of the Bank, without prejudice to operations to assist OCT in mobilizing finance from other sources. Industrial cooperation programmes, projects and operations which involve Community financing shall be implemented in conformity with Title III of Part Three of this Decision, having regard to the particular characteristics of aid operations in the industrial sector.
Article 50 
In order to implement industrial cooperation, the Community shall help carry out programmes, projects and operations submitted to it on the initiative or with the agreement of the relevant authorities of the OCT. To this end, it shall use all the means provided in this Decision, notably those at its disposal under development finance cooperation and, in particular, those which are the responsibility of the Bank, without prejudice to operations to assist OCT in mobilizing finance from other sources. Industrial cooperation programmes, projects and operations which involve Community financing shall be implemented in conformity with Title III of Part Three of this Decision, having regard to the particular characteristics of aid operations in the industrial sector.
Article 51 
The main objectives of mining development shall be to: - exploit all types of mineral resources in a way which ensures the profitability of mining operations in both export and local markets, while also meeting environmental concerns, and -enhance the potential of human resources, with a view to promoting and expediting diversified economic and social development. Article 52 At the request of the relevant authorities of one or more of the OCT, the Community shall carry out technical assistance or training activities to strengthen their scientific and technical capacity in the field of geology and mining in order that they may derive greater benefit from available know-how and direct their exploration and prospecting programmes accordingly. Article 53 Having regard to local, national and external economic considerations and with a view to diversification, the Community shall cooperate, as appropriate, through its technical and financial assistance programmes with the OCT in their prospecting and exploration efforts at all stages, both onshore and on the continental shelf as defined in international law. Where appropriate, the Community shall also give its technical and financial assistance to the establishment of local, national or regional exploration funds in the OCT. Article 54 With the aim of supporting efforts to exploit the OCT's mining resources, the Community shall contribute towards the support of projects to rehabilitate, maintain, rationalize and modernize economically viable production units in order to make them more operational and more competitive. It shall also contribute to the identification, drawing-up and implementation of new viable projects to an extent compatible with investment and management capacities as well as market trends, taking particular account of the financing of feasibility and pre-investment studies. Particular attention shall be accorded to: - operations to enhance the role of small and medium-scale projects, so promoting local mining enterprises with particular emphasis on minerals for industry and agriculture, destined notably for the local or regional markets, and also new products, and -operations to protect the environment. Cooperation shall also support the efforts of the relevant authorities of the OCT to: -build up supporting infrastructure, -take measures to ensure that mining development makes the greatest possible contribution to the producer countries' social and economic development, such measures including the optimal use of mining revenue and the integration of mining development into industrial development and into an appropriate policy of land use planning, -encourage investment, -promote regional cooperation. Article 55 In order to contribute to the objectives set out above, the Community shall be prepared to give its technical and financial assistance to help with the exploitation of the OCT's mining protential in accordance with the procedures appropriate to each of the instruments at its disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of mining projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 56 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for mining investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 52 
At the request of the relevant authorities of one or more of the OCT, the Community shall carry out technical assistance or training activities to strengthen their scientific and technical capacity in the field of geology and mining in order that they may derive greater benefit from available know-how and direct their exploration and prospecting programmes accordingly. Article 53 Having regard to local, national and external economic considerations and with a view to diversification, the Community shall cooperate, as appropriate, through its technical and financial assistance programmes with the OCT in their prospecting and exploration efforts at all stages, both onshore and on the continental shelf as defined in international law. Where appropriate, the Community shall also give its technical and financial assistance to the establishment of local, national or regional exploration funds in the OCT. Article 54 With the aim of supporting efforts to exploit the OCT's mining resources, the Community shall contribute towards the support of projects to rehabilitate, maintain, rationalize and modernize economically viable production units in order to make them more operational and more competitive. It shall also contribute to the identification, drawing-up and implementation of new viable projects to an extent compatible with investment and management capacities as well as market trends, taking particular account of the financing of feasibility and pre-investment studies. Particular attention shall be accorded to: - operations to enhance the role of small and medium-scale projects, so promoting local mining enterprises with particular emphasis on minerals for industry and agriculture, destined notably for the local or regional markets, and also new products, and -operations to protect the environment. Cooperation shall also support the efforts of the relevant authorities of the OCT to: -build up supporting infrastructure, -take measures to ensure that mining development makes the greatest possible contribution to the producer countries' social and economic development, such measures including the optimal use of mining revenue and the integration of mining development into industrial development and into an appropriate policy of land use planning, -encourage investment, -promote regional cooperation. Article 55 In order to contribute to the objectives set out above, the Community shall be prepared to give its technical and financial assistance to help with the exploitation of the OCT's mining protential in accordance with the procedures appropriate to each of the instruments at its disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of mining projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 56 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for mining investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 53 
Having regard to local, national and external economic considerations and with a view to diversification, the Community shall cooperate, as appropriate, through its technical and financial assistance programmes with the OCT in their prospecting and exploration efforts at all stages, both onshore and on the continental shelf as defined in international law. Where appropriate, the Community shall also give its technical and financial assistance to the establishment of local, national or regional exploration funds in the OCT. Article 54 With the aim of supporting efforts to exploit the OCT's mining resources, the Community shall contribute towards the support of projects to rehabilitate, maintain, rationalize and modernize economically viable production units in order to make them more operational and more competitive. It shall also contribute to the identification, drawing-up and implementation of new viable projects to an extent compatible with investment and management capacities as well as market trends, taking particular account of the financing of feasibility and pre-investment studies. Particular attention shall be accorded to: - operations to enhance the role of small and medium-scale projects, so promoting local mining enterprises with particular emphasis on minerals for industry and agriculture, destined notably for the local or regional markets, and also new products, and -operations to protect the environment. Cooperation shall also support the efforts of the relevant authorities of the OCT to: -build up supporting infrastructure, -take measures to ensure that mining development makes the greatest possible contribution to the producer countries' social and economic development, such measures including the optimal use of mining revenue and the integration of mining development into industrial development and into an appropriate policy of land use planning, -encourage investment, -promote regional cooperation. Article 55 In order to contribute to the objectives set out above, the Community shall be prepared to give its technical and financial assistance to help with the exploitation of the OCT's mining protential in accordance with the procedures appropriate to each of the instruments at its disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of mining projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 56 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for mining investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 54 
With the aim of supporting efforts to exploit the OCT's mining resources, the Community shall contribute towards the support of projects to rehabilitate, maintain, rationalize and modernize economically viable production units in order to make them more operational and more competitive. It shall also contribute to the identification, drawing-up and implementation of new viable projects to an extent compatible with investment and management capacities as well as market trends, taking particular account of the financing of feasibility and pre-investment studies. Particular attention shall be accorded to: - operations to enhance the role of small and medium-scale projects, so promoting local mining enterprises with particular emphasis on minerals for industry and agriculture, destined notably for the local or regional markets, and also new products, and -operations to protect the environment. Cooperation shall also support the efforts of the relevant authorities of the OCT to: -build up supporting infrastructure, -take measures to ensure that mining development makes the greatest possible contribution to the producer countries' social and economic development, such measures including the optimal use of mining revenue and the integration of mining development into industrial development and into an appropriate policy of land use planning, -encourage investment, -promote regional cooperation. Article 55 In order to contribute to the objectives set out above, the Community shall be prepared to give its technical and financial assistance to help with the exploitation of the OCT's mining protential in accordance with the procedures appropriate to each of the instruments at its disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of mining projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 56 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for mining investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 55 
In order to contribute to the objectives set out above, the Community shall be prepared to give its technical and financial assistance to help with the exploitation of the OCT's mining protential in accordance with the procedures appropriate to each of the instruments at its disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of mining projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 56 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for mining investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 56 
The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for mining investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 57 
In view of the seriousness of the energy situation in the majority of the OCT, owing partly to the crisis caused in many countries by dependence on imported petroleum products, and in view of the effects the use of fossil fuels have on the climate, there should be cooperation in this area with a view to finding solutions to their energy problems. Particular emphasis shall be placed on energy programming, operations for saving and making efficient use of energy, reconnaissance of energy potential and the economically and technically appropriate promotion of new and renewable sources of energy. Article 58 Cooperation in the field of energy shall promote the development of the OCT's conventional and non-conventional energy potential and their self-sufficiency. The main objectives of energy development shall be to: (a) promote economic and social development by exploiting and developing local and regional energy resources in an appropriate manner from the technical, economic and environmental viewpoints; (b)make energy production and use more efficient and, where the potential exists, increase energy self-sufficiency; (c)encourage increased use of alternative, new and renewable energy sources; (d)improve living conditions in urban, outlying and rural areas and propose solutions to these areas' energy problems that are appropriate to local needs and resources. Article 59 In order to attain the abovementioned objectives, energy cooperation schemes may, at the request of the relevant authorities of one or more of the OCT concerned, be focused on: (a) collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information; (b)strengthening the OCT's management and control of their energy resources in line with their development objectives in order to enable them to appraise energy demand and supply options and to achieve strategic energy planning, inter alia, by supporting energy programming and providing technical assistance for departments responsible for the planning and execution of energy policies; (c)analysing the energy implications of development projects and programming, taking account of the energy savings required and of opportunities for primary source substitution; in this context, operations shall be designed to increase the role played by new and renewable resources, particularly in rural areas, through programmes and projects tailored to local needs and resources; (d)implementing suitable programmes involving small and medium-sized energy development projects; (e)enhancing investment potential for the exploration and development of local and regional energy sources and also the development of sites of exceptional energy production permitting the establishment of energy-intensive industry; (f)promoting research, adaptation and dissemination of appropriate technology as well as the training needed to meet energy-related manpower needs in the energy sector; (g)stepping up the OCT's research and development activities, particularly as regards the development of new and renewable sources of energy; (h)upgrading the basic infrastructure necessary for the production, transmission and distribution of energy with particular emphasis on rural electrification; (i)encouraging cooperation among OCT and between the OCT and ACP States in the energy sector, notably cooperation between the OCT, ACP States and other neighbouring States receiving Community aid. Article 60 The objectives referred to above may be pursued with the financial and technical assistance of the Community to help with the exploitation of the OCT's energy potential in accordance with the procedures laid down for each of the instruments at the Community's disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of energy projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the Member States and the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 61 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for energy investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 58 
Cooperation in the field of energy shall promote the development of the OCT's conventional and non-conventional energy potential and their self-sufficiency. The main objectives of energy development shall be to: (a) promote economic and social development by exploiting and developing local and regional energy resources in an appropriate manner from the technical, economic and environmental viewpoints; (b)make energy production and use more efficient and, where the potential exists, increase energy self-sufficiency; (c)encourage increased use of alternative, new and renewable energy sources; (d)improve living conditions in urban, outlying and rural areas and propose solutions to these areas' energy problems that are appropriate to local needs and resources. Article 59 In order to attain the abovementioned objectives, energy cooperation schemes may, at the request of the relevant authorities of one or more of the OCT concerned, be focused on: (a) collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information; (b)strengthening the OCT's management and control of their energy resources in line with their development objectives in order to enable them to appraise energy demand and supply options and to achieve strategic energy planning, inter alia, by supporting energy programming and providing technical assistance for departments responsible for the planning and execution of energy policies; (c)analysing the energy implications of development projects and programming, taking account of the energy savings required and of opportunities for primary source substitution; in this context, operations shall be designed to increase the role played by new and renewable resources, particularly in rural areas, through programmes and projects tailored to local needs and resources; (d)implementing suitable programmes involving small and medium-sized energy development projects; (e)enhancing investment potential for the exploration and development of local and regional energy sources and also the development of sites of exceptional energy production permitting the establishment of energy-intensive industry; (f)promoting research, adaptation and dissemination of appropriate technology as well as the training needed to meet energy-related manpower needs in the energy sector; (g)stepping up the OCT's research and development activities, particularly as regards the development of new and renewable sources of energy; (h)upgrading the basic infrastructure necessary for the production, transmission and distribution of energy with particular emphasis on rural electrification; (i)encouraging cooperation among OCT and between the OCT and ACP States in the energy sector, notably cooperation between the OCT, ACP States and other neighbouring States receiving Community aid. Article 60 The objectives referred to above may be pursued with the financial and technical assistance of the Community to help with the exploitation of the OCT's energy potential in accordance with the procedures laid down for each of the instruments at the Community's disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of energy projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the Member States and the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 61 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for energy investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 59 
In order to attain the abovementioned objectives, energy cooperation schemes may, at the request of the relevant authorities of one or more of the OCT concerned, be focused on: (a) collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information; (b)strengthening the OCT's management and control of their energy resources in line with their development objectives in order to enable them to appraise energy demand and supply options and to achieve strategic energy planning, inter alia, by supporting energy programming and providing technical assistance for departments responsible for the planning and execution of energy policies; (c)analysing the energy implications of development projects and programming, taking account of the energy savings required and of opportunities for primary source substitution; in this context, operations shall be designed to increase the role played by new and renewable resources, particularly in rural areas, through programmes and projects tailored to local needs and resources; (d)implementing suitable programmes involving small and medium-sized energy development projects; (e)enhancing investment potential for the exploration and development of local and regional energy sources and also the development of sites of exceptional energy production permitting the establishment of energy-intensive industry; (f)promoting research, adaptation and dissemination of appropriate technology as well as the training needed to meet energy-related manpower needs in the energy sector; (g)stepping up the OCT's research and development activities, particularly as regards the development of new and renewable sources of energy; (h)upgrading the basic infrastructure necessary for the production, transmission and distribution of energy with particular emphasis on rural electrification; (i)encouraging cooperation among OCT and between the OCT and ACP States in the energy sector, notably cooperation between the OCT, ACP States and other neighbouring States receiving Community aid. Article 60 The objectives referred to above may be pursued with the financial and technical assistance of the Community to help with the exploitation of the OCT's energy potential in accordance with the procedures laid down for each of the instruments at the Community's disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of energy projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the Member States and the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 61 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for energy investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 60 
The objectives referred to above may be pursued with the financial and technical assistance of the Community to help with the exploitation of the OCT's energy potential in accordance with the procedures laid down for each of the instruments at the Community's disposal and according to the provisions of this Decision. In the sphere of research and investment preparatory to the launching of energy projects, the Community may give assistance in the form of risk capital, possibly in conjunction with contributions of capital from the Member States and the OCT concerned and other sources of financing, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 156. The resources referred to in these provisions may be supplemented, for projects of mutual interest, by: (a) other Community financial and technical resources; (b)action aimed at the mobilization of public and private capital, including cofinancing. Article 61 The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for energy investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 61 
The Bank may, in accordance with its Statute, commit its own resources on a case-by-case basis beyond the amount fixed in Article 154 for energy investment projects recognized by the relevant authorities of the country or territory concerned and by the Community as being of mutual interest.
Article 62 
1. The Community stresses that: (i) enterprises constitute one of the main instruments for achieving the objectives of strengthening the economic fabric, encouraging inter-sectoral integration and increasing employment, incomes and the level of skills; (ii)present efforts by the relevant authorities of the OCT to restructure their economies should be complemented by efforts to strengthen and enlarge their productive base. The enterprise sector should play an important part in the OCT's strategies to revive growth; (iii)a stable and propitious environment should be created together with an effective national and local financial sector with a view to reinvigorating the enterprise sector in the OCT and to encouraging European investment; (iv)the private sector needs to be made more dynamic and play a greater role, in particular through small and medium-sized enterprises, which are better suited to conditions prevailing in the OCT economies. Micro-firms and crafts should equally be encouraged and supported; (v)private foreign investors complying with the objectives and priorities of the association should be encouraged to participate in the development efforts of the OCT. Fair and equitable treatment should be accorded to such investment as well as a propitious, secure and predictable investment climate; (vi)the fostering of entrepreneurship in the OCT is crucial for unlocking the OCT's considerable potential. 2. Efforts should be made to channel an increased proportion of the Decision's financial resources available under the Decision towards the encouragement of entrepreneurship and investment and to directly productive activities. Article 63 In pursuit of the abovementioned objectives, the full range of instruments provided for by this Decision, including technical assistance, should be deployed in the following areas with a view to sustaining private-sector development: (a) support for the improvement of the legal and fiscal framework for business, and development of a greater role for professional organizations and chambers of commerce in the process of enterprise development; (b)direct assistance for the creation and the development of business (specialized business start-up services; assistance for the redeployment of ex-public sector employees; assistance for technology transfers and development; management services and market research); (c)the development of services in support of the business sector so as to provide enterprises with advisory services in the legal, technical and managerial fields; (d)specific programmes for training and developing the capacity of individual entrepreneurs, particularly in the small-scale and informal sectors. Article 64 In order to support the development of savings and local financial sectors, the following areas of action merit special attention: (a) assistance for the mobilization of local savings and the development of financial intermediaries; (b)technical assistance for the restructuring and reform of financial institutions. Article 65 With a view to assisting enterprise development in the OCT, the Community shall provide technical and financial assistance, subject to the conditions laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 63 
In pursuit of the abovementioned objectives, the full range of instruments provided for by this Decision, including technical assistance, should be deployed in the following areas with a view to sustaining private-sector development: (a) support for the improvement of the legal and fiscal framework for business, and development of a greater role for professional organizations and chambers of commerce in the process of enterprise development; (b)direct assistance for the creation and the development of business (specialized business start-up services; assistance for the redeployment of ex-public sector employees; assistance for technology transfers and development; management services and market research); (c)the development of services in support of the business sector so as to provide enterprises with advisory services in the legal, technical and managerial fields; (d)specific programmes for training and developing the capacity of individual entrepreneurs, particularly in the small-scale and informal sectors. Article 64 In order to support the development of savings and local financial sectors, the following areas of action merit special attention: (a) assistance for the mobilization of local savings and the development of financial intermediaries; (b)technical assistance for the restructuring and reform of financial institutions. Article 65 With a view to assisting enterprise development in the OCT, the Community shall provide technical and financial assistance, subject to the conditions laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 64 
In order to support the development of savings and local financial sectors, the following areas of action merit special attention: (a) assistance for the mobilization of local savings and the development of financial intermediaries; (b)technical assistance for the restructuring and reform of financial institutions. Article 65 With a view to assisting enterprise development in the OCT, the Community shall provide technical and financial assistance, subject to the conditions laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 65 
With a view to assisting enterprise development in the OCT, the Community shall provide technical and financial assistance, subject to the conditions laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 66 
1. Services are important for the formulation of development policies, and cooperation in this sphere needs to be stepped up. 2. The Community shall support the efforts of the relevant authorities of the OCT to increase their domestic capacity to provide services with a view to improving the working of their economies, relieving balance-of-payment constraints and stimulating the process of regional integration. 3. The object is to ensure that the OCT derive maximum benefit from the provisions of this Decision, at local and regional level, and to enable them to: - participate under the most favourable conditions in Community, local, regional and international markets by diversifying the range and increasing the value and volume of OCT trade in goods and services, -increase their collective capacity by means of greater economic integration and consolidation of functional cooperation or cooperation on specific themes, -stimulate enterprise development, notably by encouraging EEC-OCT investment in services, with a view to creating employment, generating and distributing revenue and facilitating the transfer and adaptation of technology to specific OCT needs, -derive maximum benefit from local or regional tourism and improve their participation in world tourism, -set up the transport and communications networks and informatics and telematics systems needed for their development, -step up vocational training activities and transfer know-how in view of the determining role of human resources in the development of services. 4. In pursuit of these aims, recourse shall be had, in addition to the specific provisions on services, to those on trade, trade promotion, industrial development, investment and education and training. Article 67 1. In view of the wide range of services and their unequal contribution to development, and with a view to maximizing the impact of Community aid on the development of OCT, particular attention shall be paid to services necessary for their economies in the following areas: - services that support economic development, -tourism, -transport, communications and information technology. 2. In order to implement cooperation in services, the Community shall help carry out programmes, projects and operations submitted to it on the initiative, or with the agreement, of the relevant authorities of the OCT. To this end, it shall use all the means provided for in this Decision, notably those at its disposal under development finance cooperation, including those which are the responsibility of the Bank. Article 68 In the field of the development of services, particular attention shall be given to the specific needs and economic situations of the least-developed OCT.
Article 67 
1. In view of the wide range of services and their unequal contribution to development, and with a view to maximizing the impact of Community aid on the development of OCT, particular attention shall be paid to services necessary for their economies in the following areas: - services that support economic development, -tourism, -transport, communications and information technology. 2. In order to implement cooperation in services, the Community shall help carry out programmes, projects and operations submitted to it on the initiative, or with the agreement, of the relevant authorities of the OCT. To this end, it shall use all the means provided for in this Decision, notably those at its disposal under development finance cooperation, including those which are the responsibility of the Bank. Article 68 In the field of the development of services, particular attention shall be given to the specific needs and economic situations of the least-developed OCT.
Article 68 
In the field of the development of services, particular attention shall be given to the specific needs and economic situations of the least-developed OCT.
Article 69 
In pursuit of cooperation objectives in this sector, cooperation shall concern marketed services, without, however, this leading to neglect of certain parastatal services required to improve the economic environment, such as customs computerization, by giving priority to the following services: - services that support foreign trade, -services required by the business sector, -services that support regional integration. Article 70 To help restore the OCT's external competitiveness, cooperation in the field of services shall give priority to services that support external trade, the scope of which is as follows: (i) the creation of appropriate infrastructure for trade, in particular through operations to improve external trade statistics, automation of customs procedures, port and airport management and the establishment of closer links between the various protagonists in trade, including exporters, trade financing bodies, customs and central banks; (ii)the promotion of specifically trade-oriented services such as trade promotion measures that are also applicable to services; (iii)the development of other external trade-linked services such as trade financing and clearing and payment facilities, and access to information networks. Article 71 To foster a strengthening of the economic fabric of the OCT, taking account of the provisions on enterprise development, particular attention shall be paid to the following areas: (i)business advisory services to improve the running of undertakings, notably by facilitating access to services in the fields of management, accountancy, information technology, legal advice, tax consultancy and finance; (ii)the setting-up of adequate, appropriate and flexible business financing facilities to stimulate the growth or setting-up of undertakings in the field of services; (iii)strengthening the OCT's capacity in financial services and technical assistance for developing insurance and credit institutions in the field of trade development and promotion. Article 72 To underpin economic integration designed to create viable economies, and in view of the provisions on regional cooperation, particular attention shall be given to the following areas: (i)services to support trade in goods between OCT and between OCT and ACP States through trade measures such as market studies; (ii)services required for the expansion of trade in services between OCT, and between OCT and ACP States, with a view to enhancing their complementarity, notably by extending traditional trade promotion measures, adapted where necessary to the services sector; (iii)the creation of regional centres of services aimed at supporting specific economic sectors or jointly implemented sectoral policies, notably through the development of modern communications and information networks and computerized data banks.
Article 70 
To help restore the OCT's external competitiveness, cooperation in the field of services shall give priority to services that support external trade, the scope of which is as follows: (i) the creation of appropriate infrastructure for trade, in particular through operations to improve external trade statistics, automation of customs procedures, port and airport management and the establishment of closer links between the various protagonists in trade, including exporters, trade financing bodies, customs and central banks; (ii)the promotion of specifically trade-oriented services such as trade promotion measures that are also applicable to services; (iii)the development of other external trade-linked services such as trade financing and clearing and payment facilities, and access to information networks. Article 71 To foster a strengthening of the economic fabric of the OCT, taking account of the provisions on enterprise development, particular attention shall be paid to the following areas: (i)business advisory services to improve the running of undertakings, notably by facilitating access to services in the fields of management, accountancy, information technology, legal advice, tax consultancy and finance; (ii)the setting-up of adequate, appropriate and flexible business financing facilities to stimulate the growth or setting-up of undertakings in the field of services; (iii)strengthening the OCT's capacity in financial services and technical assistance for developing insurance and credit institutions in the field of trade development and promotion. Article 72 To underpin economic integration designed to create viable economies, and in view of the provisions on regional cooperation, particular attention shall be given to the following areas: (i)services to support trade in goods between OCT and between OCT and ACP States through trade measures such as market studies; (ii)services required for the expansion of trade in services between OCT, and between OCT and ACP States, with a view to enhancing their complementarity, notably by extending traditional trade promotion measures, adapted where necessary to the services sector; (iii)the creation of regional centres of services aimed at supporting specific economic sectors or jointly implemented sectoral policies, notably through the development of modern communications and information networks and computerized data banks.
Article 71 
To foster a strengthening of the economic fabric of the OCT, taking account of the provisions on enterprise development, particular attention shall be paid to the following areas: (i)business advisory services to improve the running of undertakings, notably by facilitating access to services in the fields of management, accountancy, information technology, legal advice, tax consultancy and finance; (ii)the setting-up of adequate, appropriate and flexible business financing facilities to stimulate the growth or setting-up of undertakings in the field of services; (iii)strengthening the OCT's capacity in financial services and technical assistance for developing insurance and credit institutions in the field of trade development and promotion. Article 72 To underpin economic integration designed to create viable economies, and in view of the provisions on regional cooperation, particular attention shall be given to the following areas: (i)services to support trade in goods between OCT and between OCT and ACP States through trade measures such as market studies; (ii)services required for the expansion of trade in services between OCT, and between OCT and ACP States, with a view to enhancing their complementarity, notably by extending traditional trade promotion measures, adapted where necessary to the services sector; (iii)the creation of regional centres of services aimed at supporting specific economic sectors or jointly implemented sectoral policies, notably through the development of modern communications and information networks and computerized data banks.
Article 72 
To underpin economic integration designed to create viable economies, and in view of the provisions on regional cooperation, particular attention shall be given to the following areas: (i)services to support trade in goods between OCT and between OCT and ACP States through trade measures such as market studies; (ii)services required for the expansion of trade in services between OCT, and between OCT and ACP States, with a view to enhancing their complementarity, notably by extending traditional trade promotion measures, adapted where necessary to the services sector; (iii)the creation of regional centres of services aimed at supporting specific economic sectors or jointly implemented sectoral policies, notably through the development of modern communications and information networks and computerized data banks.
Article 73 
In view of the real importance of the tourist industry for the OCT, measures and operations to develop and support tourism shall be implemented. These measures shall be implemented at all levels, from the identification of the tourist product to the marketing and promotion stage. The aim shall be to support the efforts of the relevant authorities of the OCT to derive maximum benefit from local, regional and international tourism in view of tourism's impact on economic development and to stimulate private financial flows from the Community and other sources into the development of tourism in the OCT. Particular attention shall be given to the need to integrate tourism into the social, cultural and economic life of the people. Article 74 Specific tourism development measures shall be aimed at the definition, adaptation and development of appropriate policies at local, regional, subregional and international levels. Tourism development programmes and projects shall be based on these policies on the basis of the following four components: (a) human resources and institutional development, inter alia: - professional management development in specific skills and continuous training at appropriate levels in the private and public sectors to ensure adequate planning and development, -establishment and strengthening of tourism promotion centres, -education and training for specific segments of the population and public/private organizations active in the tourism sector, including personnel involved in sectors that support tourism, -intra-OCT and OCT-ACP cooperation and exchanges in the fields of training, technical assistance and the development of institutions; (b)product development, inter alia: -identification of the tourism product, development of non-traditional and new tourism products, adaptation of existing products including the preservation and development of cultural heritage, ecological and environmental aspects, management, protection and conservation of flora and fauna, historical, social and other natural assets, development of ancillary services, -promotion of private investment in the OCT's tourist industries, including the creation of joint ventures, -provision of technical assistance for the hotel industry, -production of crafts of a cultural nature for the tourist market; (c)market development, inter alia: -assistance for the definition and execution of objectives and market development plans at local, subregional, regional and international levels, -provision of support for OCT's efforts to gain access to services for the tourist industry such as central reservation systems and air traffic control and security systems, -provision of marketing and promotional measures and materials in the framework of integrated market development plans and programmes and with a view to improved market penetration, aimed at the main generators of tourism flows in traditional and non-traditional markets as well as specific activities such as participation at specialized trade events, such as fairs, production of quality literature, films and marketing aids; (d)research and information, inter alia: -improving tourism information and collecting, analysing, disseminating and utilizing statistical data, -assessment of the socio-economic impact of tourism on the economies of the OCT with particular emphasis on the development of linkages to other sectors in the OCT and the surrounding regions, such as food production, construction, technology and management.
Article 74 
Specific tourism development measures shall be aimed at the definition, adaptation and development of appropriate policies at local, regional, subregional and international levels. Tourism development programmes and projects shall be based on these policies on the basis of the following four components: (a) human resources and institutional development, inter alia: - professional management development in specific skills and continuous training at appropriate levels in the private and public sectors to ensure adequate planning and development, -establishment and strengthening of tourism promotion centres, -education and training for specific segments of the population and public/private organizations active in the tourism sector, including personnel involved in sectors that support tourism, -intra-OCT and OCT-ACP cooperation and exchanges in the fields of training, technical assistance and the development of institutions; (b)product development, inter alia: -identification of the tourism product, development of non-traditional and new tourism products, adaptation of existing products including the preservation and development of cultural heritage, ecological and environmental aspects, management, protection and conservation of flora and fauna, historical, social and other natural assets, development of ancillary services, -promotion of private investment in the OCT's tourist industries, including the creation of joint ventures, -provision of technical assistance for the hotel industry, -production of crafts of a cultural nature for the tourist market; (c)market development, inter alia: -assistance for the definition and execution of objectives and market development plans at local, subregional, regional and international levels, -provision of support for OCT's efforts to gain access to services for the tourist industry such as central reservation systems and air traffic control and security systems, -provision of marketing and promotional measures and materials in the framework of integrated market development plans and programmes and with a view to improved market penetration, aimed at the main generators of tourism flows in traditional and non-traditional markets as well as specific activities such as participation at specialized trade events, such as fairs, production of quality literature, films and marketing aids; (d)research and information, inter alia: -improving tourism information and collecting, analysing, disseminating and utilizing statistical data, -assessment of the socio-economic impact of tourism on the economies of the OCT with particular emphasis on the development of linkages to other sectors in the OCT and the surrounding regions, such as food production, construction, technology and management.
Article 75 
1. Cooperation in the area of transport shall be aimed at the development of road transport, railways, port installations and shipping, transport by domestic waterways and air transport. 2. Cooperation in the area of communications shall be aimed at the development of postal services and telecommunications, including radiocommunications and informatics. 3. Cooperation in these areas shall be directed particularly towards the following objectives: (a) the creation of conditions fostering the movement of goods, services and persons at local, regional and international level; (b)the provision, rehabilitation, maintenance and efficient operation of cost-effective systems serving the requirements of social and economic development and adjusted to the needs of users and to the overall economic situation of the OCT concerned; (c)greater complementarity of transport and communications systems at local, regional and international level; (d)the harmonization of the local systems installed in the OCT, while facilitating their adjustment to technological progress; (e)the reduction of barriers to cross-border transport and communications, in terms of legislation, regulations and administrative procedures. Article 76 1. In all cooperation projects and programmes in the fields concerned, efforts shall be made to ensure an appropriate transfer of technology and know-how. 2. Particular attention shall be given to training OCT nationals in the planning, management, maintenance and operation of transport and communications systems. Article 77 1. Air transport is important in forging closer economic, cultural and social links among the OCT, between them and the ACP States and also between them and the Community, in improving the communications of isolated or not easily accessible regions and in developing tourism. 2. The objective of cooperation in this field shall be to promote the harmonious development of local and regional OCT air transport networks and the modernization of local fleets of aircraft in line with technical progress, the implementation of the international Civil Aviation Organization air navigation plan, the improvement of reception infrastructure and the application of international operating standards, the development and improvement of aircraft maintenance centres, the provision of training and the development of modern airport security systems. Article 78 1. Shipping services are one of the forces behind economic development and promotion of trade between the OCT and the Community. 2. The objective of cooperation in this field shall be to ensure harmonious development of efficient and reliable shipping services on economically satisfactory terms by facilitating the active participation of all parties according to the principle of unrestricted access to the trade on a commercial basis. Article 79 In the framework of financial and technical assistance for shipping, special attention shall be given to: - effective development of efficient and reliable shipping services in the OCT, notably the gearing of port infrastructure to meet traffic requirements and the maintenance of port equipment, -maintenance or acquisition of handling equipment and watercraft and their modernization in line with technical progress, -development of inter-regional shipping with a view to encouraging intra-OCT and OCT-ACP cooperation and improvements in the functioning of the OCT's shipping, -technology transfer including multimodal transport and containerization for the promotion of joint ventures, -setting-up of appropriate legislative and administrative infrastructure and the improvement of port management, notably through vocational training, -development of inter-island shipping services and connecting infrastructure and increased cooperation with economic operators. Article 80 Particular importance shall be attached to the promotion of shipping safety and the security of crews, and to the prevention of pollution. Article 81 1. In the field of cooperation on communications, particular attention shall be paid to technological development in supporting the OCT's efforts to establish and develop effective systems. This includes studies and programmes concerning satellite communication, where this is justified by operational considerations, in particular at regional and subregional level. Cooperation shall also cover means of observation of the Earth by satellite for meteorology and remote sensing purposes, notably their use in connection with all forms of pollution, the management of natural resources, agriculture and mining in particular, and land use planning. 2. Particular importance shall be attached to telecommunications in rural areas, in order to stimulate their economic and social development. Article 82 The aim of cooperation in the field of information technology shall be the building-up of the OCT's information technology and telematics capacity by offering OCTs which wish to give high priority to this sector support for their efforts to acquire and install information technology systems; the development of efficient telematic networks, including international financial information; the production, in time, of computer components and software in the OCT; their participation in international activities in the field of data processing and the publication of books and reviews. Article 83 Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 76 
1. In all cooperation projects and programmes in the fields concerned, efforts shall be made to ensure an appropriate transfer of technology and know-how. 2. Particular attention shall be given to training OCT nationals in the planning, management, maintenance and operation of transport and communications systems. Article 77 1. Air transport is important in forging closer economic, cultural and social links among the OCT, between them and the ACP States and also between them and the Community, in improving the communications of isolated or not easily accessible regions and in developing tourism. 2. The objective of cooperation in this field shall be to promote the harmonious development of local and regional OCT air transport networks and the modernization of local fleets of aircraft in line with technical progress, the implementation of the international Civil Aviation Organization air navigation plan, the improvement of reception infrastructure and the application of international operating standards, the development and improvement of aircraft maintenance centres, the provision of training and the development of modern airport security systems. Article 78 1. Shipping services are one of the forces behind economic development and promotion of trade between the OCT and the Community. 2. The objective of cooperation in this field shall be to ensure harmonious development of efficient and reliable shipping services on economically satisfactory terms by facilitating the active participation of all parties according to the principle of unrestricted access to the trade on a commercial basis. Article 79 In the framework of financial and technical assistance for shipping, special attention shall be given to: - effective development of efficient and reliable shipping services in the OCT, notably the gearing of port infrastructure to meet traffic requirements and the maintenance of port equipment, -maintenance or acquisition of handling equipment and watercraft and their modernization in line with technical progress, -development of inter-regional shipping with a view to encouraging intra-OCT and OCT-ACP cooperation and improvements in the functioning of the OCT's shipping, -technology transfer including multimodal transport and containerization for the promotion of joint ventures, -setting-up of appropriate legislative and administrative infrastructure and the improvement of port management, notably through vocational training, -development of inter-island shipping services and connecting infrastructure and increased cooperation with economic operators. Article 80 Particular importance shall be attached to the promotion of shipping safety and the security of crews, and to the prevention of pollution. Article 81 1. In the field of cooperation on communications, particular attention shall be paid to technological development in supporting the OCT's efforts to establish and develop effective systems. This includes studies and programmes concerning satellite communication, where this is justified by operational considerations, in particular at regional and subregional level. Cooperation shall also cover means of observation of the Earth by satellite for meteorology and remote sensing purposes, notably their use in connection with all forms of pollution, the management of natural resources, agriculture and mining in particular, and land use planning. 2. Particular importance shall be attached to telecommunications in rural areas, in order to stimulate their economic and social development. Article 82 The aim of cooperation in the field of information technology shall be the building-up of the OCT's information technology and telematics capacity by offering OCTs which wish to give high priority to this sector support for their efforts to acquire and install information technology systems; the development of efficient telematic networks, including international financial information; the production, in time, of computer components and software in the OCT; their participation in international activities in the field of data processing and the publication of books and reviews. Article 83 Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 77 
1. Air transport is important in forging closer economic, cultural and social links among the OCT, between them and the ACP States and also between them and the Community, in improving the communications of isolated or not easily accessible regions and in developing tourism. 2. The objective of cooperation in this field shall be to promote the harmonious development of local and regional OCT air transport networks and the modernization of local fleets of aircraft in line with technical progress, the implementation of the international Civil Aviation Organization air navigation plan, the improvement of reception infrastructure and the application of international operating standards, the development and improvement of aircraft maintenance centres, the provision of training and the development of modern airport security systems. Article 78 1. Shipping services are one of the forces behind economic development and promotion of trade between the OCT and the Community. 2. The objective of cooperation in this field shall be to ensure harmonious development of efficient and reliable shipping services on economically satisfactory terms by facilitating the active participation of all parties according to the principle of unrestricted access to the trade on a commercial basis. Article 79 In the framework of financial and technical assistance for shipping, special attention shall be given to: - effective development of efficient and reliable shipping services in the OCT, notably the gearing of port infrastructure to meet traffic requirements and the maintenance of port equipment, -maintenance or acquisition of handling equipment and watercraft and their modernization in line with technical progress, -development of inter-regional shipping with a view to encouraging intra-OCT and OCT-ACP cooperation and improvements in the functioning of the OCT's shipping, -technology transfer including multimodal transport and containerization for the promotion of joint ventures, -setting-up of appropriate legislative and administrative infrastructure and the improvement of port management, notably through vocational training, -development of inter-island shipping services and connecting infrastructure and increased cooperation with economic operators. Article 80 Particular importance shall be attached to the promotion of shipping safety and the security of crews, and to the prevention of pollution. Article 81 1. In the field of cooperation on communications, particular attention shall be paid to technological development in supporting the OCT's efforts to establish and develop effective systems. This includes studies and programmes concerning satellite communication, where this is justified by operational considerations, in particular at regional and subregional level. Cooperation shall also cover means of observation of the Earth by satellite for meteorology and remote sensing purposes, notably their use in connection with all forms of pollution, the management of natural resources, agriculture and mining in particular, and land use planning. 2. Particular importance shall be attached to telecommunications in rural areas, in order to stimulate their economic and social development. Article 82 The aim of cooperation in the field of information technology shall be the building-up of the OCT's information technology and telematics capacity by offering OCTs which wish to give high priority to this sector support for their efforts to acquire and install information technology systems; the development of efficient telematic networks, including international financial information; the production, in time, of computer components and software in the OCT; their participation in international activities in the field of data processing and the publication of books and reviews. Article 83 Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 78 
1. Shipping services are one of the forces behind economic development and promotion of trade between the OCT and the Community. 2. The objective of cooperation in this field shall be to ensure harmonious development of efficient and reliable shipping services on economically satisfactory terms by facilitating the active participation of all parties according to the principle of unrestricted access to the trade on a commercial basis. Article 79 In the framework of financial and technical assistance for shipping, special attention shall be given to: - effective development of efficient and reliable shipping services in the OCT, notably the gearing of port infrastructure to meet traffic requirements and the maintenance of port equipment, -maintenance or acquisition of handling equipment and watercraft and their modernization in line with technical progress, -development of inter-regional shipping with a view to encouraging intra-OCT and OCT-ACP cooperation and improvements in the functioning of the OCT's shipping, -technology transfer including multimodal transport and containerization for the promotion of joint ventures, -setting-up of appropriate legislative and administrative infrastructure and the improvement of port management, notably through vocational training, -development of inter-island shipping services and connecting infrastructure and increased cooperation with economic operators. Article 80 Particular importance shall be attached to the promotion of shipping safety and the security of crews, and to the prevention of pollution. Article 81 1. In the field of cooperation on communications, particular attention shall be paid to technological development in supporting the OCT's efforts to establish and develop effective systems. This includes studies and programmes concerning satellite communication, where this is justified by operational considerations, in particular at regional and subregional level. Cooperation shall also cover means of observation of the Earth by satellite for meteorology and remote sensing purposes, notably their use in connection with all forms of pollution, the management of natural resources, agriculture and mining in particular, and land use planning. 2. Particular importance shall be attached to telecommunications in rural areas, in order to stimulate their economic and social development. Article 82 The aim of cooperation in the field of information technology shall be the building-up of the OCT's information technology and telematics capacity by offering OCTs which wish to give high priority to this sector support for their efforts to acquire and install information technology systems; the development of efficient telematic networks, including international financial information; the production, in time, of computer components and software in the OCT; their participation in international activities in the field of data processing and the publication of books and reviews. Article 83 Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 79 
In the framework of financial and technical assistance for shipping, special attention shall be given to: - effective development of efficient and reliable shipping services in the OCT, notably the gearing of port infrastructure to meet traffic requirements and the maintenance of port equipment, -maintenance or acquisition of handling equipment and watercraft and their modernization in line with technical progress, -development of inter-regional shipping with a view to encouraging intra-OCT and OCT-ACP cooperation and improvements in the functioning of the OCT's shipping, -technology transfer including multimodal transport and containerization for the promotion of joint ventures, -setting-up of appropriate legislative and administrative infrastructure and the improvement of port management, notably through vocational training, -development of inter-island shipping services and connecting infrastructure and increased cooperation with economic operators. Article 80 Particular importance shall be attached to the promotion of shipping safety and the security of crews, and to the prevention of pollution. Article 81 1. In the field of cooperation on communications, particular attention shall be paid to technological development in supporting the OCT's efforts to establish and develop effective systems. This includes studies and programmes concerning satellite communication, where this is justified by operational considerations, in particular at regional and subregional level. Cooperation shall also cover means of observation of the Earth by satellite for meteorology and remote sensing purposes, notably their use in connection with all forms of pollution, the management of natural resources, agriculture and mining in particular, and land use planning. 2. Particular importance shall be attached to telecommunications in rural areas, in order to stimulate their economic and social development. Article 82 The aim of cooperation in the field of information technology shall be the building-up of the OCT's information technology and telematics capacity by offering OCTs which wish to give high priority to this sector support for their efforts to acquire and install information technology systems; the development of efficient telematic networks, including international financial information; the production, in time, of computer components and software in the OCT; their participation in international activities in the field of data processing and the publication of books and reviews. Article 83 Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 80 
Particular importance shall be attached to the promotion of shipping safety and the security of crews, and to the prevention of pollution. Article 81 1. In the field of cooperation on communications, particular attention shall be paid to technological development in supporting the OCT's efforts to establish and develop effective systems. This includes studies and programmes concerning satellite communication, where this is justified by operational considerations, in particular at regional and subregional level. Cooperation shall also cover means of observation of the Earth by satellite for meteorology and remote sensing purposes, notably their use in connection with all forms of pollution, the management of natural resources, agriculture and mining in particular, and land use planning. 2. Particular importance shall be attached to telecommunications in rural areas, in order to stimulate their economic and social development. Article 82 The aim of cooperation in the field of information technology shall be the building-up of the OCT's information technology and telematics capacity by offering OCTs which wish to give high priority to this sector support for their efforts to acquire and install information technology systems; the development of efficient telematic networks, including international financial information; the production, in time, of computer components and software in the OCT; their participation in international activities in the field of data processing and the publication of books and reviews. Article 83 Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 81 
1. In the field of cooperation on communications, particular attention shall be paid to technological development in supporting the OCT's efforts to establish and develop effective systems. This includes studies and programmes concerning satellite communication, where this is justified by operational considerations, in particular at regional and subregional level. Cooperation shall also cover means of observation of the Earth by satellite for meteorology and remote sensing purposes, notably their use in connection with all forms of pollution, the management of natural resources, agriculture and mining in particular, and land use planning. 2. Particular importance shall be attached to telecommunications in rural areas, in order to stimulate their economic and social development. Article 82 The aim of cooperation in the field of information technology shall be the building-up of the OCT's information technology and telematics capacity by offering OCTs which wish to give high priority to this sector support for their efforts to acquire and install information technology systems; the development of efficient telematic networks, including international financial information; the production, in time, of computer components and software in the OCT; their participation in international activities in the field of data processing and the publication of books and reviews. Article 83 Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 82 
The aim of cooperation in the field of information technology shall be the building-up of the OCT's information technology and telematics capacity by offering OCTs which wish to give high priority to this sector support for their efforts to acquire and install information technology systems; the development of efficient telematic networks, including international financial information; the production, in time, of computer components and software in the OCT; their participation in international activities in the field of data processing and the publication of books and reviews. Article 83 Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 83 
Cooperation activities in the transport and communications fields shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions and procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 84 
With a view to attaining the objectives set out in Article 100, the Community shall implement measures for the development of trade at all stages up to final distribution of the product. The object is to ensure that the OCT derive the maximum benefit from the provisions of this Decision in the fields of trade, agricultural and industrial cooperation and may participate under the most favourable conditions in Community, domestic, subregional, regional and international markets by diversifying the range and increasing the value and the volume of the OCT's trade in goods and services. Article 85 1. In promoting the development of trade and services, in addition to development of trade between the OCT and the Community, particular attention shall be given to operations designed to increase the OCT's self-reliance, to developing intra-OCT, OCT-ACP and international trade and to improving regional cooperation in trade and services. 2. Operations shall be undertaken at the request of the relevant authorities of the OCT, particularly in the following areas: - the establishment of coherent trade strategies, -development of human resources and professional skills in the field of trade and services, -the establishment, adaptation and strengthening of organizations in the OCT dealing with the development of trade and services, particular attention being paid to the special needs of organizations in the least-developed OCT, -support for the OCT's efforts to develop and improve the quality of their products, adapt them to market requirements and diversify their outlets, -market development measures, including increasing contacts and exchange of information between economic operators in the OCT, the Member States of the Community and third countries, -support for the OCT in the application of modern marketing techniques in production-oriented sectors and programmes in areas such as rural development and agriculture, -support for the OCT's efforts to develop and improve support service infrastructure, including transport and storage facilities, in order to ensure effective distribution of goods and services and enhance the flow of exports from the OCT, -support for the OCT in developing their internal capacities, information systems and awareness of the role and importance of trade in economic development, -support for small and medium-sized enterprises in identifying and developing products, market outlets and joint marketing ventures. 3. With a view to expediting procedures, financing decisions may deal with multiannual programmes in accordance with the provisions of Article 196 on implementation procedures. 4. Support for the OCT's participation in trade fairs, exhibitions and trade missions should be provided only where such events form an integral part of overall trade development programmes. 5. Participation of the least-developed OCT in various trade activities shall be encouraged by special provisions, inter alia, the payment of travel expenses of personnel and costs of transporting exhibits on the occasion of their participation in local, regional and third-country fairs, exhibitions or trade missions, including the cost of the temporary construction and/or renting of exhibition booths and stalls. Special assistance shall be provided to the least-developed OCT for the preparation and/or purchase of promotional material. Article 86 Within the framework of the instruments provided for in this Decision and in accordance with the provisions for development finance cooperation, assistance for the development of trade and services shall include technical assistance for the establishment and development of insurance and credit institutions in connection with trade development. Article 87 In addition to the appropriations which, within the framework of the indicative programmes referred to in Article 187, may be allocated by each country or territory to the financing of operations to develop the fields referred to in Titles IX and X of Part Two, the contribution of the Community to the financing of such operations, where they are of a regional nature, may amount, within the framework of the regional cooperation programmes referred to in Article 90, to the amount provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 85 
1. In promoting the development of trade and services, in addition to development of trade between the OCT and the Community, particular attention shall be given to operations designed to increase the OCT's self-reliance, to developing intra-OCT, OCT-ACP and international trade and to improving regional cooperation in trade and services. 2. Operations shall be undertaken at the request of the relevant authorities of the OCT, particularly in the following areas: - the establishment of coherent trade strategies, -development of human resources and professional skills in the field of trade and services, -the establishment, adaptation and strengthening of organizations in the OCT dealing with the development of trade and services, particular attention being paid to the special needs of organizations in the least-developed OCT, -support for the OCT's efforts to develop and improve the quality of their products, adapt them to market requirements and diversify their outlets, -market development measures, including increasing contacts and exchange of information between economic operators in the OCT, the Member States of the Community and third countries, -support for the OCT in the application of modern marketing techniques in production-oriented sectors and programmes in areas such as rural development and agriculture, -support for the OCT's efforts to develop and improve support service infrastructure, including transport and storage facilities, in order to ensure effective distribution of goods and services and enhance the flow of exports from the OCT, -support for the OCT in developing their internal capacities, information systems and awareness of the role and importance of trade in economic development, -support for small and medium-sized enterprises in identifying and developing products, market outlets and joint marketing ventures. 3. With a view to expediting procedures, financing decisions may deal with multiannual programmes in accordance with the provisions of Article 196 on implementation procedures. 4. Support for the OCT's participation in trade fairs, exhibitions and trade missions should be provided only where such events form an integral part of overall trade development programmes. 5. Participation of the least-developed OCT in various trade activities shall be encouraged by special provisions, inter alia, the payment of travel expenses of personnel and costs of transporting exhibits on the occasion of their participation in local, regional and third-country fairs, exhibitions or trade missions, including the cost of the temporary construction and/or renting of exhibition booths and stalls. Special assistance shall be provided to the least-developed OCT for the preparation and/or purchase of promotional material. Article 86 Within the framework of the instruments provided for in this Decision and in accordance with the provisions for development finance cooperation, assistance for the development of trade and services shall include technical assistance for the establishment and development of insurance and credit institutions in connection with trade development. Article 87 In addition to the appropriations which, within the framework of the indicative programmes referred to in Article 187, may be allocated by each country or territory to the financing of operations to develop the fields referred to in Titles IX and X of Part Two, the contribution of the Community to the financing of such operations, where they are of a regional nature, may amount, within the framework of the regional cooperation programmes referred to in Article 90, to the amount provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 86 
Within the framework of the instruments provided for in this Decision and in accordance with the provisions for development finance cooperation, assistance for the development of trade and services shall include technical assistance for the establishment and development of insurance and credit institutions in connection with trade development. Article 87 In addition to the appropriations which, within the framework of the indicative programmes referred to in Article 187, may be allocated by each country or territory to the financing of operations to develop the fields referred to in Titles IX and X of Part Two, the contribution of the Community to the financing of such operations, where they are of a regional nature, may amount, within the framework of the regional cooperation programmes referred to in Article 90, to the amount provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 87 
In addition to the appropriations which, within the framework of the indicative programmes referred to in Article 187, may be allocated by each country or territory to the financing of operations to develop the fields referred to in Titles IX and X of Part Two, the contribution of the Community to the financing of such operations, where they are of a regional nature, may amount, within the framework of the regional cooperation programmes referred to in Article 90, to the amount provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 88 
Cooperation shall contribute to the self-reliant development of the OCT, a process centred on man himself and rooted in each people's culture. The human and cultural dimension must embrace all areas and be reflected in all development projects and programmes. Cooperation shall back up the policies and measures adopted by the relevant authorities of the OCT to enhance their human resources, increase their own creative capacities and promote their cultural identities. It shall foster participation by the population in the process of development. In particular such cooperation shall be carried out by: - taking into account the cultural and social dimension, -promoting cultural identities and inter-cultural dialogue, notably in connection with the safeguarding of the cultural heritage, the production and dissemination of cultural products, cultural events, and information and communications, -implementing operations to enhance human resources, particularly with regard to education and training, scientific and technical cooperation, the role of women in development, health and nutrition, and population and demography. Article 89 Cultural and social cooperation operations shall be carried out in accordance with the procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 89 
Cultural and social cooperation operations shall be carried out in accordance with the procedures laid down in Title III of Part Three.
Article 90 
1. The Community shall support the efforts of the relevant authorities for the OCT through regional cooperation and integration to promote long-term collective and self-reliant, self-sustained and integrated social, cultural and economic development and greater regional self-sufficiency. In so doing, it shall take account of the particular legal systems of the OCT concerned. 2. Community support shall be given within the framework of the major regional cooperation and integration objectives which the OCT have set or will set for themselves at regional, inter-regional and international level. 3. In order to promote and strengthen the OCT's collective capabilities, the Community shall provide effective aid enabling them to strengthen regional economic integration and consolidate the cooperation of a functional type or on specific themes referred to in Articles 92 and 93. 4. While taking account of local circumstances, regional cooperation shall transcend the concepts of geographical location. It shall also cover intra-OCT regional cooperation. It shall include regional cooperation between OCT, ACP States and overseas departments, in accordance with Article 98. The funding to cover the participation of ACP States and the overseas departments shall be additional to funds allocated to the OCT under the Decision. Article 91 1. Regional cooperation shall cover operations agreed on between: - two or more or all OCT, -one or more of the OCT and one or more neighbouring countries, ACP or non-ACP, -one or more of the OCT and one or more ACP States or overseas departments, -two or more regional bodies of which OCT are members, -one or more of the OCT and regional bodies of which OCT, ACP States or overseas departments are members. 2. Regional cooperation may also cover projects and programmes agreed upon by two or more OCT and one or more neighbouring developing States, ACP or non-ACP, and, when special circumstances so warrant, between one country or territory and one or more non-neighbouring developing States, ACP or non-ACP. Article 92 1. In the context of regional cooperation particular attention shall be paid to: (a) evaluation and utilization of existing and potential dynamic complementarities in all relevant sectors; (b)maximization of the use of human resources in the OCT as well as the optimum and judicious exploration, conservation, processing and exploitation of OCT natural resources; (c)promotion of scientific and technical cooperation among the OCT or between OCT and ACP States, including support for intra-OCT and intra-ACP technical assistance programmes as provided for in Article 181 (e) of the Decision; (d)acceleration of economic diversification in order to stimulate complementarity in production and intensification of cooperation and development within and between OCT regions, and also between the latter, ACP States and overseas departments; (e)promotion of food security; (f)strengthening a network of relations between individual countries or territories or between groups of countries or territorities which have common characteristics, affinities and problems in order to solve such problems; (g)fullest use of economies of scale wherever a regional solution is more efficient than a local solution; (h)expansion of the OCT's markets by promoting trade among OCT and between the OCT, ACP States and neighbouring third countries or overseas departments; (i)integration of the OCT's markets by liberalizing intra-OCT and OCT-ACP trade and eliminating tariff, non-tariff, monetary and administrative barriers. 2. Particular stress shall be put on the promotion and strengthening of regional economic integration. Article 93 Having regard to Article 92, the scope of regional cooperation shall include the following: (a) agriculture and rural development, notably food self-sufficiency and food security; (b)health programmes, including education, training, research and information related to primary health care and control of major diseases, including animal diseases; (c)evaluation, development, exploitation and preservation of fishery and marine resources, including scientific and technical cooperation with a view to the surveillance of exclusive economic zones; (d)preservation and improvement of the environment, especially through programmes to combat desertification, erosion, deforestation, coastal deterioration, the consequences of large-scale marine pollution, including large accidental discharges of petroleum or other pollutants with a view to ensuring rational and ecologically balanced development; (e)industrialization, including the setting-up of regional and inter-regional production and marketing enterprises; (f)exploitation of natural resources, notably the production and distribution of energy; (g)transport and communications, namely air and sea transport, inland waterways, postal services and telecommunications; (h)development and expansion of trade; (i)support for the setting-up or strengthening of regional payment mechanisms including clearing and financing facilities for trade; (j)assistance to help the OCT combat drug trafficking at regional and inter-regional levels; (k)assistance for action programmes undertaken by OCT and OCT-ACP and ACP-EEC trade and business organizations with the aim of improving the production and marketing of products on external markets; (l)education and training, research, science and technology, informatics, management, information and communication, the establishment and strengthening of training and research institutions and technical bodies responsible for technology exchanges and cooperation among universities; (m)other services, including tourism; (n)cultural and social cooperation activities, including support for action programmes implemented by OCT at regional level with a view to enhancing the status of women, improving their living conditions, expanding their economic and social role and promoting their full participation in the economic, cultural and social development process. Article 94 1. Regional organizations duly mandated by the relevant authorities of the OCT or by them and the ACP States concerned must play an important part in the design and implementation of regional programmes. 2. They may take part in the programming exercise and in the implementation and management of regional programmes and projects. 3. Where an operation is financed by the Community through a regional cooperation body, the financing terms applicable to the final beneficiaries shall be agreed between the Community and that body in agreement with the country or territory or countries or territories and, where relevant, the ACP State or States concerned. Article 95 A regional operation is one which helps directly to solve a development problem common to two or more countries or territories through joint schemes or coordinated schemes and which meets at least one of the following criteria: (a) because of its nature or physical characteristics, it necessarily extends beyond the frontiers of a country or territory and cannot be carried out by a single country or territory nor be divided up into local operations to be undertaken by each country or territory on its own account; (b)the regional formula makes it possible to achieve significant economies of scale in relation to local and national operations; (c)the operation is the regional or inter-regional expression of a sectoral or a global strategy; (d)the accompanying costs and benefits are unequally shared out among the beneficiary countries, territories and States. Article 96 The Community's contribution under regional cooperation shall, in respect of operations which could be undertaken partly at local level, be determined on the basis of the following factors: (a) the operation strengthens cooperation between the OCT and, where relevant, the ACP States concerned at the level of their authorities, institutions or enterprises, or through regional bodies or by removing obstacles, whether financial or in the form of regulations; (b)two or more OCT and, where relevant, ACP States have entered into mutual commitments in respect of an operation, notably as regards the distribution of facilities, investment and the running thereof. Article 97 1. The requests for financing from funds earmarked for regional cooperation shall be governed by the following general procedures: (a) requests for financing shall be presented by each of the OCT participating in a regional operation; (b)wherever an operation of regional cooperation is such as to be of interest to other OCT or ACP States, the Commission shall, in agreement with the authorities making the application, inform them or, if need be, all the OCT or ACP States. The OCT interested shall then confirm whether they intend to participate. Notwithstanding this procedure, the Commission shall examine without delay any request for financing as long as it has been presented by at least two OCT or at least one OCT and one ACP State. The financing decision shall be taken after the authorities consulted have communicated their intention; (c)where a single country or territory is associated with ACP States or non-ACP countries, as provided for in Article 94, its request alone shall suffice; (d)regional cooperation bodies may present requests for the financing of one or more specific regional cooperation schemes on behalf of their OCT members, and with their explicit agreement; (e)each request for regional cooperation funding must include, where necessary, proposals concerning: (i) the ownership of the goods and services to be financed as part of the operation, and the division of responsibilities for operation and maintenance; (ii)the choice of the regional authorizing officer and relevant authorities of the country or territory, State or body authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of all the participating OCT and, where relevant, ACP States and participating bodies. 2. The indicative programme for each region may lay down appropriate arrangements for the submission of requests. 3. The country or territory, countries or territories, ACP State or States or regional bodies participating in a regional operation with third countries as provided for in Article 94 may request the Community to finance that part of the operation for which they are responsible or a part in proportion to the benefits they derive from the operation. Article 98 1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 91 
1. Regional cooperation shall cover operations agreed on between: - two or more or all OCT, -one or more of the OCT and one or more neighbouring countries, ACP or non-ACP, -one or more of the OCT and one or more ACP States or overseas departments, -two or more regional bodies of which OCT are members, -one or more of the OCT and regional bodies of which OCT, ACP States or overseas departments are members. 2. Regional cooperation may also cover projects and programmes agreed upon by two or more OCT and one or more neighbouring developing States, ACP or non-ACP, and, when special circumstances so warrant, between one country or territory and one or more non-neighbouring developing States, ACP or non-ACP. Article 92 1. In the context of regional cooperation particular attention shall be paid to: (a) evaluation and utilization of existing and potential dynamic complementarities in all relevant sectors; (b)maximization of the use of human resources in the OCT as well as the optimum and judicious exploration, conservation, processing and exploitation of OCT natural resources; (c)promotion of scientific and technical cooperation among the OCT or between OCT and ACP States, including support for intra-OCT and intra-ACP technical assistance programmes as provided for in Article 181 (e) of the Decision; (d)acceleration of economic diversification in order to stimulate complementarity in production and intensification of cooperation and development within and between OCT regions, and also between the latter, ACP States and overseas departments; (e)promotion of food security; (f)strengthening a network of relations between individual countries or territories or between groups of countries or territorities which have common characteristics, affinities and problems in order to solve such problems; (g)fullest use of economies of scale wherever a regional solution is more efficient than a local solution; (h)expansion of the OCT's markets by promoting trade among OCT and between the OCT, ACP States and neighbouring third countries or overseas departments; (i)integration of the OCT's markets by liberalizing intra-OCT and OCT-ACP trade and eliminating tariff, non-tariff, monetary and administrative barriers. 2. Particular stress shall be put on the promotion and strengthening of regional economic integration. Article 93 Having regard to Article 92, the scope of regional cooperation shall include the following: (a) agriculture and rural development, notably food self-sufficiency and food security; (b)health programmes, including education, training, research and information related to primary health care and control of major diseases, including animal diseases; (c)evaluation, development, exploitation and preservation of fishery and marine resources, including scientific and technical cooperation with a view to the surveillance of exclusive economic zones; (d)preservation and improvement of the environment, especially through programmes to combat desertification, erosion, deforestation, coastal deterioration, the consequences of large-scale marine pollution, including large accidental discharges of petroleum or other pollutants with a view to ensuring rational and ecologically balanced development; (e)industrialization, including the setting-up of regional and inter-regional production and marketing enterprises; (f)exploitation of natural resources, notably the production and distribution of energy; (g)transport and communications, namely air and sea transport, inland waterways, postal services and telecommunications; (h)development and expansion of trade; (i)support for the setting-up or strengthening of regional payment mechanisms including clearing and financing facilities for trade; (j)assistance to help the OCT combat drug trafficking at regional and inter-regional levels; (k)assistance for action programmes undertaken by OCT and OCT-ACP and ACP-EEC trade and business organizations with the aim of improving the production and marketing of products on external markets; (l)education and training, research, science and technology, informatics, management, information and communication, the establishment and strengthening of training and research institutions and technical bodies responsible for technology exchanges and cooperation among universities; (m)other services, including tourism; (n)cultural and social cooperation activities, including support for action programmes implemented by OCT at regional level with a view to enhancing the status of women, improving their living conditions, expanding their economic and social role and promoting their full participation in the economic, cultural and social development process. Article 94 1. Regional organizations duly mandated by the relevant authorities of the OCT or by them and the ACP States concerned must play an important part in the design and implementation of regional programmes. 2. They may take part in the programming exercise and in the implementation and management of regional programmes and projects. 3. Where an operation is financed by the Community through a regional cooperation body, the financing terms applicable to the final beneficiaries shall be agreed between the Community and that body in agreement with the country or territory or countries or territories and, where relevant, the ACP State or States concerned. Article 95 A regional operation is one which helps directly to solve a development problem common to two or more countries or territories through joint schemes or coordinated schemes and which meets at least one of the following criteria: (a) because of its nature or physical characteristics, it necessarily extends beyond the frontiers of a country or territory and cannot be carried out by a single country or territory nor be divided up into local operations to be undertaken by each country or territory on its own account; (b)the regional formula makes it possible to achieve significant economies of scale in relation to local and national operations; (c)the operation is the regional or inter-regional expression of a sectoral or a global strategy; (d)the accompanying costs and benefits are unequally shared out among the beneficiary countries, territories and States. Article 96 The Community's contribution under regional cooperation shall, in respect of operations which could be undertaken partly at local level, be determined on the basis of the following factors: (a) the operation strengthens cooperation between the OCT and, where relevant, the ACP States concerned at the level of their authorities, institutions or enterprises, or through regional bodies or by removing obstacles, whether financial or in the form of regulations; (b)two or more OCT and, where relevant, ACP States have entered into mutual commitments in respect of an operation, notably as regards the distribution of facilities, investment and the running thereof. Article 97 1. The requests for financing from funds earmarked for regional cooperation shall be governed by the following general procedures: (a) requests for financing shall be presented by each of the OCT participating in a regional operation; (b)wherever an operation of regional cooperation is such as to be of interest to other OCT or ACP States, the Commission shall, in agreement with the authorities making the application, inform them or, if need be, all the OCT or ACP States. The OCT interested shall then confirm whether they intend to participate. Notwithstanding this procedure, the Commission shall examine without delay any request for financing as long as it has been presented by at least two OCT or at least one OCT and one ACP State. The financing decision shall be taken after the authorities consulted have communicated their intention; (c)where a single country or territory is associated with ACP States or non-ACP countries, as provided for in Article 94, its request alone shall suffice; (d)regional cooperation bodies may present requests for the financing of one or more specific regional cooperation schemes on behalf of their OCT members, and with their explicit agreement; (e)each request for regional cooperation funding must include, where necessary, proposals concerning: (i) the ownership of the goods and services to be financed as part of the operation, and the division of responsibilities for operation and maintenance; (ii)the choice of the regional authorizing officer and relevant authorities of the country or territory, State or body authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of all the participating OCT and, where relevant, ACP States and participating bodies. 2. The indicative programme for each region may lay down appropriate arrangements for the submission of requests. 3. The country or territory, countries or territories, ACP State or States or regional bodies participating in a regional operation with third countries as provided for in Article 94 may request the Community to finance that part of the operation for which they are responsible or a part in proportion to the benefits they derive from the operation. Article 98 1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 92 
1. In the context of regional cooperation particular attention shall be paid to: (a) evaluation and utilization of existing and potential dynamic complementarities in all relevant sectors; (b)maximization of the use of human resources in the OCT as well as the optimum and judicious exploration, conservation, processing and exploitation of OCT natural resources; (c)promotion of scientific and technical cooperation among the OCT or between OCT and ACP States, including support for intra-OCT and intra-ACP technical assistance programmes as provided for in Article 181 (e) of the Decision; (d)acceleration of economic diversification in order to stimulate complementarity in production and intensification of cooperation and development within and between OCT regions, and also between the latter, ACP States and overseas departments; (e)promotion of food security; (f)strengthening a network of relations between individual countries or territories or between groups of countries or territorities which have common characteristics, affinities and problems in order to solve such problems; (g)fullest use of economies of scale wherever a regional solution is more efficient than a local solution; (h)expansion of the OCT's markets by promoting trade among OCT and between the OCT, ACP States and neighbouring third countries or overseas departments; (i)integration of the OCT's markets by liberalizing intra-OCT and OCT-ACP trade and eliminating tariff, non-tariff, monetary and administrative barriers. 2. Particular stress shall be put on the promotion and strengthening of regional economic integration. Article 93 Having regard to Article 92, the scope of regional cooperation shall include the following: (a) agriculture and rural development, notably food self-sufficiency and food security; (b)health programmes, including education, training, research and information related to primary health care and control of major diseases, including animal diseases; (c)evaluation, development, exploitation and preservation of fishery and marine resources, including scientific and technical cooperation with a view to the surveillance of exclusive economic zones; (d)preservation and improvement of the environment, especially through programmes to combat desertification, erosion, deforestation, coastal deterioration, the consequences of large-scale marine pollution, including large accidental discharges of petroleum or other pollutants with a view to ensuring rational and ecologically balanced development; (e)industrialization, including the setting-up of regional and inter-regional production and marketing enterprises; (f)exploitation of natural resources, notably the production and distribution of energy; (g)transport and communications, namely air and sea transport, inland waterways, postal services and telecommunications; (h)development and expansion of trade; (i)support for the setting-up or strengthening of regional payment mechanisms including clearing and financing facilities for trade; (j)assistance to help the OCT combat drug trafficking at regional and inter-regional levels; (k)assistance for action programmes undertaken by OCT and OCT-ACP and ACP-EEC trade and business organizations with the aim of improving the production and marketing of products on external markets; (l)education and training, research, science and technology, informatics, management, information and communication, the establishment and strengthening of training and research institutions and technical bodies responsible for technology exchanges and cooperation among universities; (m)other services, including tourism; (n)cultural and social cooperation activities, including support for action programmes implemented by OCT at regional level with a view to enhancing the status of women, improving their living conditions, expanding their economic and social role and promoting their full participation in the economic, cultural and social development process. Article 94 1. Regional organizations duly mandated by the relevant authorities of the OCT or by them and the ACP States concerned must play an important part in the design and implementation of regional programmes. 2. They may take part in the programming exercise and in the implementation and management of regional programmes and projects. 3. Where an operation is financed by the Community through a regional cooperation body, the financing terms applicable to the final beneficiaries shall be agreed between the Community and that body in agreement with the country or territory or countries or territories and, where relevant, the ACP State or States concerned. Article 95 A regional operation is one which helps directly to solve a development problem common to two or more countries or territories through joint schemes or coordinated schemes and which meets at least one of the following criteria: (a) because of its nature or physical characteristics, it necessarily extends beyond the frontiers of a country or territory and cannot be carried out by a single country or territory nor be divided up into local operations to be undertaken by each country or territory on its own account; (b)the regional formula makes it possible to achieve significant economies of scale in relation to local and national operations; (c)the operation is the regional or inter-regional expression of a sectoral or a global strategy; (d)the accompanying costs and benefits are unequally shared out among the beneficiary countries, territories and States. Article 96 The Community's contribution under regional cooperation shall, in respect of operations which could be undertaken partly at local level, be determined on the basis of the following factors: (a) the operation strengthens cooperation between the OCT and, where relevant, the ACP States concerned at the level of their authorities, institutions or enterprises, or through regional bodies or by removing obstacles, whether financial or in the form of regulations; (b)two or more OCT and, where relevant, ACP States have entered into mutual commitments in respect of an operation, notably as regards the distribution of facilities, investment and the running thereof. Article 97 1. The requests for financing from funds earmarked for regional cooperation shall be governed by the following general procedures: (a) requests for financing shall be presented by each of the OCT participating in a regional operation; (b)wherever an operation of regional cooperation is such as to be of interest to other OCT or ACP States, the Commission shall, in agreement with the authorities making the application, inform them or, if need be, all the OCT or ACP States. The OCT interested shall then confirm whether they intend to participate. Notwithstanding this procedure, the Commission shall examine without delay any request for financing as long as it has been presented by at least two OCT or at least one OCT and one ACP State. The financing decision shall be taken after the authorities consulted have communicated their intention; (c)where a single country or territory is associated with ACP States or non-ACP countries, as provided for in Article 94, its request alone shall suffice; (d)regional cooperation bodies may present requests for the financing of one or more specific regional cooperation schemes on behalf of their OCT members, and with their explicit agreement; (e)each request for regional cooperation funding must include, where necessary, proposals concerning: (i) the ownership of the goods and services to be financed as part of the operation, and the division of responsibilities for operation and maintenance; (ii)the choice of the regional authorizing officer and relevant authorities of the country or territory, State or body authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of all the participating OCT and, where relevant, ACP States and participating bodies. 2. The indicative programme for each region may lay down appropriate arrangements for the submission of requests. 3. The country or territory, countries or territories, ACP State or States or regional bodies participating in a regional operation with third countries as provided for in Article 94 may request the Community to finance that part of the operation for which they are responsible or a part in proportion to the benefits they derive from the operation. Article 98 1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 93 
Having regard to Article 92, the scope of regional cooperation shall include the following: (a) agriculture and rural development, notably food self-sufficiency and food security; (b)health programmes, including education, training, research and information related to primary health care and control of major diseases, including animal diseases; (c)evaluation, development, exploitation and preservation of fishery and marine resources, including scientific and technical cooperation with a view to the surveillance of exclusive economic zones; (d)preservation and improvement of the environment, especially through programmes to combat desertification, erosion, deforestation, coastal deterioration, the consequences of large-scale marine pollution, including large accidental discharges of petroleum or other pollutants with a view to ensuring rational and ecologically balanced development; (e)industrialization, including the setting-up of regional and inter-regional production and marketing enterprises; (f)exploitation of natural resources, notably the production and distribution of energy; (g)transport and communications, namely air and sea transport, inland waterways, postal services and telecommunications; (h)development and expansion of trade; (i)support for the setting-up or strengthening of regional payment mechanisms including clearing and financing facilities for trade; (j)assistance to help the OCT combat drug trafficking at regional and inter-regional levels; (k)assistance for action programmes undertaken by OCT and OCT-ACP and ACP-EEC trade and business organizations with the aim of improving the production and marketing of products on external markets; (l)education and training, research, science and technology, informatics, management, information and communication, the establishment and strengthening of training and research institutions and technical bodies responsible for technology exchanges and cooperation among universities; (m)other services, including tourism; (n)cultural and social cooperation activities, including support for action programmes implemented by OCT at regional level with a view to enhancing the status of women, improving their living conditions, expanding their economic and social role and promoting their full participation in the economic, cultural and social development process. Article 94 1. Regional organizations duly mandated by the relevant authorities of the OCT or by them and the ACP States concerned must play an important part in the design and implementation of regional programmes. 2. They may take part in the programming exercise and in the implementation and management of regional programmes and projects. 3. Where an operation is financed by the Community through a regional cooperation body, the financing terms applicable to the final beneficiaries shall be agreed between the Community and that body in agreement with the country or territory or countries or territories and, where relevant, the ACP State or States concerned. Article 95 A regional operation is one which helps directly to solve a development problem common to two or more countries or territories through joint schemes or coordinated schemes and which meets at least one of the following criteria: (a) because of its nature or physical characteristics, it necessarily extends beyond the frontiers of a country or territory and cannot be carried out by a single country or territory nor be divided up into local operations to be undertaken by each country or territory on its own account; (b)the regional formula makes it possible to achieve significant economies of scale in relation to local and national operations; (c)the operation is the regional or inter-regional expression of a sectoral or a global strategy; (d)the accompanying costs and benefits are unequally shared out among the beneficiary countries, territories and States. Article 96 The Community's contribution under regional cooperation shall, in respect of operations which could be undertaken partly at local level, be determined on the basis of the following factors: (a) the operation strengthens cooperation between the OCT and, where relevant, the ACP States concerned at the level of their authorities, institutions or enterprises, or through regional bodies or by removing obstacles, whether financial or in the form of regulations; (b)two or more OCT and, where relevant, ACP States have entered into mutual commitments in respect of an operation, notably as regards the distribution of facilities, investment and the running thereof. Article 97 1. The requests for financing from funds earmarked for regional cooperation shall be governed by the following general procedures: (a) requests for financing shall be presented by each of the OCT participating in a regional operation; (b)wherever an operation of regional cooperation is such as to be of interest to other OCT or ACP States, the Commission shall, in agreement with the authorities making the application, inform them or, if need be, all the OCT or ACP States. The OCT interested shall then confirm whether they intend to participate. Notwithstanding this procedure, the Commission shall examine without delay any request for financing as long as it has been presented by at least two OCT or at least one OCT and one ACP State. The financing decision shall be taken after the authorities consulted have communicated their intention; (c)where a single country or territory is associated with ACP States or non-ACP countries, as provided for in Article 94, its request alone shall suffice; (d)regional cooperation bodies may present requests for the financing of one or more specific regional cooperation schemes on behalf of their OCT members, and with their explicit agreement; (e)each request for regional cooperation funding must include, where necessary, proposals concerning: (i) the ownership of the goods and services to be financed as part of the operation, and the division of responsibilities for operation and maintenance; (ii)the choice of the regional authorizing officer and relevant authorities of the country or territory, State or body authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of all the participating OCT and, where relevant, ACP States and participating bodies. 2. The indicative programme for each region may lay down appropriate arrangements for the submission of requests. 3. The country or territory, countries or territories, ACP State or States or regional bodies participating in a regional operation with third countries as provided for in Article 94 may request the Community to finance that part of the operation for which they are responsible or a part in proportion to the benefits they derive from the operation. Article 98 1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 94 
1. Regional organizations duly mandated by the relevant authorities of the OCT or by them and the ACP States concerned must play an important part in the design and implementation of regional programmes. 2. They may take part in the programming exercise and in the implementation and management of regional programmes and projects. 3. Where an operation is financed by the Community through a regional cooperation body, the financing terms applicable to the final beneficiaries shall be agreed between the Community and that body in agreement with the country or territory or countries or territories and, where relevant, the ACP State or States concerned. Article 95 A regional operation is one which helps directly to solve a development problem common to two or more countries or territories through joint schemes or coordinated schemes and which meets at least one of the following criteria: (a) because of its nature or physical characteristics, it necessarily extends beyond the frontiers of a country or territory and cannot be carried out by a single country or territory nor be divided up into local operations to be undertaken by each country or territory on its own account; (b)the regional formula makes it possible to achieve significant economies of scale in relation to local and national operations; (c)the operation is the regional or inter-regional expression of a sectoral or a global strategy; (d)the accompanying costs and benefits are unequally shared out among the beneficiary countries, territories and States. Article 96 The Community's contribution under regional cooperation shall, in respect of operations which could be undertaken partly at local level, be determined on the basis of the following factors: (a) the operation strengthens cooperation between the OCT and, where relevant, the ACP States concerned at the level of their authorities, institutions or enterprises, or through regional bodies or by removing obstacles, whether financial or in the form of regulations; (b)two or more OCT and, where relevant, ACP States have entered into mutual commitments in respect of an operation, notably as regards the distribution of facilities, investment and the running thereof. Article 97 1. The requests for financing from funds earmarked for regional cooperation shall be governed by the following general procedures: (a) requests for financing shall be presented by each of the OCT participating in a regional operation; (b)wherever an operation of regional cooperation is such as to be of interest to other OCT or ACP States, the Commission shall, in agreement with the authorities making the application, inform them or, if need be, all the OCT or ACP States. The OCT interested shall then confirm whether they intend to participate. Notwithstanding this procedure, the Commission shall examine without delay any request for financing as long as it has been presented by at least two OCT or at least one OCT and one ACP State. The financing decision shall be taken after the authorities consulted have communicated their intention; (c)where a single country or territory is associated with ACP States or non-ACP countries, as provided for in Article 94, its request alone shall suffice; (d)regional cooperation bodies may present requests for the financing of one or more specific regional cooperation schemes on behalf of their OCT members, and with their explicit agreement; (e)each request for regional cooperation funding must include, where necessary, proposals concerning: (i) the ownership of the goods and services to be financed as part of the operation, and the division of responsibilities for operation and maintenance; (ii)the choice of the regional authorizing officer and relevant authorities of the country or territory, State or body authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of all the participating OCT and, where relevant, ACP States and participating bodies. 2. The indicative programme for each region may lay down appropriate arrangements for the submission of requests. 3. The country or territory, countries or territories, ACP State or States or regional bodies participating in a regional operation with third countries as provided for in Article 94 may request the Community to finance that part of the operation for which they are responsible or a part in proportion to the benefits they derive from the operation. Article 98 1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 95 
A regional operation is one which helps directly to solve a development problem common to two or more countries or territories through joint schemes or coordinated schemes and which meets at least one of the following criteria: (a) because of its nature or physical characteristics, it necessarily extends beyond the frontiers of a country or territory and cannot be carried out by a single country or territory nor be divided up into local operations to be undertaken by each country or territory on its own account; (b)the regional formula makes it possible to achieve significant economies of scale in relation to local and national operations; (c)the operation is the regional or inter-regional expression of a sectoral or a global strategy; (d)the accompanying costs and benefits are unequally shared out among the beneficiary countries, territories and States. Article 96 The Community's contribution under regional cooperation shall, in respect of operations which could be undertaken partly at local level, be determined on the basis of the following factors: (a) the operation strengthens cooperation between the OCT and, where relevant, the ACP States concerned at the level of their authorities, institutions or enterprises, or through regional bodies or by removing obstacles, whether financial or in the form of regulations; (b)two or more OCT and, where relevant, ACP States have entered into mutual commitments in respect of an operation, notably as regards the distribution of facilities, investment and the running thereof. Article 97 1. The requests for financing from funds earmarked for regional cooperation shall be governed by the following general procedures: (a) requests for financing shall be presented by each of the OCT participating in a regional operation; (b)wherever an operation of regional cooperation is such as to be of interest to other OCT or ACP States, the Commission shall, in agreement with the authorities making the application, inform them or, if need be, all the OCT or ACP States. The OCT interested shall then confirm whether they intend to participate. Notwithstanding this procedure, the Commission shall examine without delay any request for financing as long as it has been presented by at least two OCT or at least one OCT and one ACP State. The financing decision shall be taken after the authorities consulted have communicated their intention; (c)where a single country or territory is associated with ACP States or non-ACP countries, as provided for in Article 94, its request alone shall suffice; (d)regional cooperation bodies may present requests for the financing of one or more specific regional cooperation schemes on behalf of their OCT members, and with their explicit agreement; (e)each request for regional cooperation funding must include, where necessary, proposals concerning: (i) the ownership of the goods and services to be financed as part of the operation, and the division of responsibilities for operation and maintenance; (ii)the choice of the regional authorizing officer and relevant authorities of the country or territory, State or body authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of all the participating OCT and, where relevant, ACP States and participating bodies. 2. The indicative programme for each region may lay down appropriate arrangements for the submission of requests. 3. The country or territory, countries or territories, ACP State or States or regional bodies participating in a regional operation with third countries as provided for in Article 94 may request the Community to finance that part of the operation for which they are responsible or a part in proportion to the benefits they derive from the operation. Article 98 1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 96 
The Community's contribution under regional cooperation shall, in respect of operations which could be undertaken partly at local level, be determined on the basis of the following factors: (a) the operation strengthens cooperation between the OCT and, where relevant, the ACP States concerned at the level of their authorities, institutions or enterprises, or through regional bodies or by removing obstacles, whether financial or in the form of regulations; (b)two or more OCT and, where relevant, ACP States have entered into mutual commitments in respect of an operation, notably as regards the distribution of facilities, investment and the running thereof. Article 97 1. The requests for financing from funds earmarked for regional cooperation shall be governed by the following general procedures: (a) requests for financing shall be presented by each of the OCT participating in a regional operation; (b)wherever an operation of regional cooperation is such as to be of interest to other OCT or ACP States, the Commission shall, in agreement with the authorities making the application, inform them or, if need be, all the OCT or ACP States. The OCT interested shall then confirm whether they intend to participate. Notwithstanding this procedure, the Commission shall examine without delay any request for financing as long as it has been presented by at least two OCT or at least one OCT and one ACP State. The financing decision shall be taken after the authorities consulted have communicated their intention; (c)where a single country or territory is associated with ACP States or non-ACP countries, as provided for in Article 94, its request alone shall suffice; (d)regional cooperation bodies may present requests for the financing of one or more specific regional cooperation schemes on behalf of their OCT members, and with their explicit agreement; (e)each request for regional cooperation funding must include, where necessary, proposals concerning: (i) the ownership of the goods and services to be financed as part of the operation, and the division of responsibilities for operation and maintenance; (ii)the choice of the regional authorizing officer and relevant authorities of the country or territory, State or body authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of all the participating OCT and, where relevant, ACP States and participating bodies. 2. The indicative programme for each region may lay down appropriate arrangements for the submission of requests. 3. The country or territory, countries or territories, ACP State or States or regional bodies participating in a regional operation with third countries as provided for in Article 94 may request the Community to finance that part of the operation for which they are responsible or a part in proportion to the benefits they derive from the operation. Article 98 1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 97 
1. The requests for financing from funds earmarked for regional cooperation shall be governed by the following general procedures: (a) requests for financing shall be presented by each of the OCT participating in a regional operation; (b)wherever an operation of regional cooperation is such as to be of interest to other OCT or ACP States, the Commission shall, in agreement with the authorities making the application, inform them or, if need be, all the OCT or ACP States. The OCT interested shall then confirm whether they intend to participate. Notwithstanding this procedure, the Commission shall examine without delay any request for financing as long as it has been presented by at least two OCT or at least one OCT and one ACP State. The financing decision shall be taken after the authorities consulted have communicated their intention; (c)where a single country or territory is associated with ACP States or non-ACP countries, as provided for in Article 94, its request alone shall suffice; (d)regional cooperation bodies may present requests for the financing of one or more specific regional cooperation schemes on behalf of their OCT members, and with their explicit agreement; (e)each request for regional cooperation funding must include, where necessary, proposals concerning: (i) the ownership of the goods and services to be financed as part of the operation, and the division of responsibilities for operation and maintenance; (ii)the choice of the regional authorizing officer and relevant authorities of the country or territory, State or body authorized to sign the financing agreement on behalf of all the participating OCT and, where relevant, ACP States and participating bodies. 2. The indicative programme for each region may lay down appropriate arrangements for the submission of requests. 3. The country or territory, countries or territories, ACP State or States or regional bodies participating in a regional operation with third countries as provided for in Article 94 may request the Community to finance that part of the operation for which they are responsible or a part in proportion to the benefits they derive from the operation. Article 98 1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 98 
1. In order to improve regional cooperation, encouragement shall be given for consultations between the relevant authorities of different States, notably ACP States, OCT and the overseas departments of the geographical area in question, in liaison with the authorities of the Member States responsible for the OCT and overseas departments. 2. Regional cooperation in the field of trade may take the form of regional trade agreements, in accordance with the Treaty and the Convention. 3. In administering the European Development Fund and the Structural Funds, and in accordance with the rules on eligibility for the respective Funds, the Commission will ensure that the OCT (EDF), overseas departments (Structural Funds) and ACP States (EDF) may receive financing from Community funds for regional projects or programmes carried out jointly by OCT, overseas departments and ACP States within the same geographical area subject to the following: - the joint regional project or programme must comply with the provisions on objectives, scope and rules of procedure laid down in the relevant Articles of the Convention and of this Decision, -the rules of procedure for financing projects and programmes shall be those governing the Community fund in question. The Commission shall assume responsibility for coordination in the period between the financing and the implementation of the project or programme. Article 99 For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 99 
For the purposes set out in this Title, the amount of the Community's financial assistance is provided for in Article 154 of this Decision.
Article 100 
1. In the field of trade cooperation, the object of this Decision is to promote trade between the OCT and the Community, taking account of their respective levels of development, and also between the OCT themselves. 2. In the pursuit of this objective, particular regard shall be had to securing effective additional advantages for the OCT's trade with the Community and to improving the conditions of access for their products to the market in order to accelerate the growth of their trade and, in particular, of the flow of their exports to the Community and to ensure a better balance in trade between the parties concerned. 3. To this end, the parties concerned shall apply the provisions of this Title and the other appropriate measures under Title III of this Part and under Part Two of this Decision. Article 101 1. Products originating in the OCT shall be imported into the Community free of customs duties and charges having equivalent effect. 2. Products not originating in the OCT but which are in free circulation in an OCT and are re-exported as such to the Community shall be accepted for import into the Community free of customs duties and taxes having equivalent effect providing that they: - have paid, in the OCT concerned, customs duties or taxes having equivalent effect of a level equal to, or higher than, the customs duties applicable in the Community on import of these same products originating in third countries eligible for the most-favoured-nation clause, -have not been the subject of an exemption from, or a refund of, in whole or in part, customs duties or taxes having equivalent effect, -are accompanied by an export certificate. 3. The provisions of paragraph 2 shall not apply to: -agricultural products listed in Annex II to the Treaty nor to products falling within Council Regulation (EEC) No 3033/80 of 11 November 1980 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1436/90 (2), -products subject, on import into the Community, to quantitative restrictions or limitations, -products subject, on import into the Community, to anti-dumping duties. 4. To the extent that the provisions of paragraph 1 lead to tariff arrangements which are more favourable to products originating in the OCT than the arrangements resulting from Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 (3), the abolition of customs duties shall take place gradually over the same periods and at the same rate as those provided for by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, for the same products as imported from these States into the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985. During this gradual reduction, and when the customs duties applied to imports into the Community, as constituted on 31 December 1985, of products from Spain and Portugal differ for the two countries, the higher of the two customs duties shall be applied to products originating in the OCT. Dismantling shall begin as soon as the duties applied to the same products originating in Spain or Portugal reach a level which is lower than those of the duties applied to products originating in the OCT. 5. Within the context of this Decision, Spain and Portugal shall apply customs duties calculated in accordance with Decision 86/47/EEC, as last extended by Decision 90/669/EEC. Article 102 The Community shall not apply to imports of products originating in the OCT any quantitative restrictions or measures having equivalent effect. Article 103 1. Article 102 shall not preclude prohibitions or restrictions on imports, exports or goods in transit justified on grounds of public morality or public policy, the protection of health and life of humans, animals and plants, the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value or the protection of industrial and commercial property. 2. Such prohibitions or restrictions shall in no case constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction of trade generally. 3. Provisions on the movement of hazardous and radioactive waste are set out in Title I of Part Two of this Decision. Article 104 This Decision shall be without prejudice to the treatment that the Community reserves for certain products under international agreements on those products to which the Community is a signatory. Article 105 This Decision shall apply to Greenland, subject to the specific provisions set out in the Protocol on special arrangements for Greenland, annexed to the Treaty amending, with regard to Greenland, the Treaties establishing the European Communities (4). Article 106 1. In view of the present development needs of the OCT, the relevant authorities of the OCT may retain or introduce, in respect of imports of products originating in the Community or in other OCT, such customs duties or quantitative restrictions as they consider necessary. 2. (a) The trade arrangements applied to the Community by the OCT may not give rise to any discrimination between Member States nor be less favourable than most-favoured-nation treatment. (b)Notwithstanding specific provisions of this Decision, the Community shall not discriminate between OCT in the field of trade. (c)The provisions of (a) shall not preclude a country or territory from granting certain other OCT or other developing countries more favourable treatment than that accorded to the Community. Article 107 Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom shall communicate to the Commission, within a period of three months following the entry into force of this Decision, the customs tariffs and lists of quantitative restrictions retained by the OCT with which they have special relations. The Member States concerned shall also communicate to the Commission any subsequent amendments to such measures as and when they are adopted. Article 108 1. For the purposes of implementing this Chapter: - the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto are laid down in Annex II, -the conditions for entry, into the Community, of products not originating in the OCT but in free circulation in an OCT, and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto, are laid down in Annex III. 2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt any amendment to Annexes II and III. 3. If, for any product, the concept of originating product has not been defined pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, the Member States shall apply their own rules. Article 109 1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 101 
1. Products originating in the OCT shall be imported into the Community free of customs duties and charges having equivalent effect. 2. Products not originating in the OCT but which are in free circulation in an OCT and are re-exported as such to the Community shall be accepted for import into the Community free of customs duties and taxes having equivalent effect providing that they: - have paid, in the OCT concerned, customs duties or taxes having equivalent effect of a level equal to, or higher than, the customs duties applicable in the Community on import of these same products originating in third countries eligible for the most-favoured-nation clause, -have not been the subject of an exemption from, or a refund of, in whole or in part, customs duties or taxes having equivalent effect, -are accompanied by an export certificate. 3. The provisions of paragraph 2 shall not apply to: -agricultural products listed in Annex II to the Treaty nor to products falling within Council Regulation (EEC) No 3033/80 of 11 November 1980 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1436/90 (2), -products subject, on import into the Community, to quantitative restrictions or limitations, -products subject, on import into the Community, to anti-dumping duties. 4. To the extent that the provisions of paragraph 1 lead to tariff arrangements which are more favourable to products originating in the OCT than the arrangements resulting from Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 (3), the abolition of customs duties shall take place gradually over the same periods and at the same rate as those provided for by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, for the same products as imported from these States into the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985. During this gradual reduction, and when the customs duties applied to imports into the Community, as constituted on 31 December 1985, of products from Spain and Portugal differ for the two countries, the higher of the two customs duties shall be applied to products originating in the OCT. Dismantling shall begin as soon as the duties applied to the same products originating in Spain or Portugal reach a level which is lower than those of the duties applied to products originating in the OCT. 5. Within the context of this Decision, Spain and Portugal shall apply customs duties calculated in accordance with Decision 86/47/EEC, as last extended by Decision 90/669/EEC. Article 102 The Community shall not apply to imports of products originating in the OCT any quantitative restrictions or measures having equivalent effect. Article 103 1. Article 102 shall not preclude prohibitions or restrictions on imports, exports or goods in transit justified on grounds of public morality or public policy, the protection of health and life of humans, animals and plants, the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value or the protection of industrial and commercial property. 2. Such prohibitions or restrictions shall in no case constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction of trade generally. 3. Provisions on the movement of hazardous and radioactive waste are set out in Title I of Part Two of this Decision. Article 104 This Decision shall be without prejudice to the treatment that the Community reserves for certain products under international agreements on those products to which the Community is a signatory. Article 105 This Decision shall apply to Greenland, subject to the specific provisions set out in the Protocol on special arrangements for Greenland, annexed to the Treaty amending, with regard to Greenland, the Treaties establishing the European Communities (4). Article 106 1. In view of the present development needs of the OCT, the relevant authorities of the OCT may retain or introduce, in respect of imports of products originating in the Community or in other OCT, such customs duties or quantitative restrictions as they consider necessary. 2. (a) The trade arrangements applied to the Community by the OCT may not give rise to any discrimination between Member States nor be less favourable than most-favoured-nation treatment. (b)Notwithstanding specific provisions of this Decision, the Community shall not discriminate between OCT in the field of trade. (c)The provisions of (a) shall not preclude a country or territory from granting certain other OCT or other developing countries more favourable treatment than that accorded to the Community. Article 107 Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom shall communicate to the Commission, within a period of three months following the entry into force of this Decision, the customs tariffs and lists of quantitative restrictions retained by the OCT with which they have special relations. The Member States concerned shall also communicate to the Commission any subsequent amendments to such measures as and when they are adopted. Article 108 1. For the purposes of implementing this Chapter: - the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto are laid down in Annex II, -the conditions for entry, into the Community, of products not originating in the OCT but in free circulation in an OCT, and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto, are laid down in Annex III. 2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt any amendment to Annexes II and III. 3. If, for any product, the concept of originating product has not been defined pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, the Member States shall apply their own rules. Article 109 1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 102 
The Community shall not apply to imports of products originating in the OCT any quantitative restrictions or measures having equivalent effect. Article 103 1. Article 102 shall not preclude prohibitions or restrictions on imports, exports or goods in transit justified on grounds of public morality or public policy, the protection of health and life of humans, animals and plants, the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value or the protection of industrial and commercial property. 2. Such prohibitions or restrictions shall in no case constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction of trade generally. 3. Provisions on the movement of hazardous and radioactive waste are set out in Title I of Part Two of this Decision. Article 104 This Decision shall be without prejudice to the treatment that the Community reserves for certain products under international agreements on those products to which the Community is a signatory. Article 105 This Decision shall apply to Greenland, subject to the specific provisions set out in the Protocol on special arrangements for Greenland, annexed to the Treaty amending, with regard to Greenland, the Treaties establishing the European Communities (4). Article 106 1. In view of the present development needs of the OCT, the relevant authorities of the OCT may retain or introduce, in respect of imports of products originating in the Community or in other OCT, such customs duties or quantitative restrictions as they consider necessary. 2. (a) The trade arrangements applied to the Community by the OCT may not give rise to any discrimination between Member States nor be less favourable than most-favoured-nation treatment. (b)Notwithstanding specific provisions of this Decision, the Community shall not discriminate between OCT in the field of trade. (c)The provisions of (a) shall not preclude a country or territory from granting certain other OCT or other developing countries more favourable treatment than that accorded to the Community. Article 107 Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom shall communicate to the Commission, within a period of three months following the entry into force of this Decision, the customs tariffs and lists of quantitative restrictions retained by the OCT with which they have special relations. The Member States concerned shall also communicate to the Commission any subsequent amendments to such measures as and when they are adopted. Article 108 1. For the purposes of implementing this Chapter: - the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto are laid down in Annex II, -the conditions for entry, into the Community, of products not originating in the OCT but in free circulation in an OCT, and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto, are laid down in Annex III. 2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt any amendment to Annexes II and III. 3. If, for any product, the concept of originating product has not been defined pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, the Member States shall apply their own rules. Article 109 1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 103 
1. Article 102 shall not preclude prohibitions or restrictions on imports, exports or goods in transit justified on grounds of public morality or public policy, the protection of health and life of humans, animals and plants, the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value or the protection of industrial and commercial property. 2. Such prohibitions or restrictions shall in no case constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction of trade generally. 3. Provisions on the movement of hazardous and radioactive waste are set out in Title I of Part Two of this Decision. Article 104 This Decision shall be without prejudice to the treatment that the Community reserves for certain products under international agreements on those products to which the Community is a signatory. Article 105 This Decision shall apply to Greenland, subject to the specific provisions set out in the Protocol on special arrangements for Greenland, annexed to the Treaty amending, with regard to Greenland, the Treaties establishing the European Communities (4). Article 106 1. In view of the present development needs of the OCT, the relevant authorities of the OCT may retain or introduce, in respect of imports of products originating in the Community or in other OCT, such customs duties or quantitative restrictions as they consider necessary. 2. (a) The trade arrangements applied to the Community by the OCT may not give rise to any discrimination between Member States nor be less favourable than most-favoured-nation treatment. (b)Notwithstanding specific provisions of this Decision, the Community shall not discriminate between OCT in the field of trade. (c)The provisions of (a) shall not preclude a country or territory from granting certain other OCT or other developing countries more favourable treatment than that accorded to the Community. Article 107 Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom shall communicate to the Commission, within a period of three months following the entry into force of this Decision, the customs tariffs and lists of quantitative restrictions retained by the OCT with which they have special relations. The Member States concerned shall also communicate to the Commission any subsequent amendments to such measures as and when they are adopted. Article 108 1. For the purposes of implementing this Chapter: - the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto are laid down in Annex II, -the conditions for entry, into the Community, of products not originating in the OCT but in free circulation in an OCT, and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto, are laid down in Annex III. 2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt any amendment to Annexes II and III. 3. If, for any product, the concept of originating product has not been defined pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, the Member States shall apply their own rules. Article 109 1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 104 
This Decision shall be without prejudice to the treatment that the Community reserves for certain products under international agreements on those products to which the Community is a signatory. Article 105 This Decision shall apply to Greenland, subject to the specific provisions set out in the Protocol on special arrangements for Greenland, annexed to the Treaty amending, with regard to Greenland, the Treaties establishing the European Communities (4). Article 106 1. In view of the present development needs of the OCT, the relevant authorities of the OCT may retain or introduce, in respect of imports of products originating in the Community or in other OCT, such customs duties or quantitative restrictions as they consider necessary. 2. (a) The trade arrangements applied to the Community by the OCT may not give rise to any discrimination between Member States nor be less favourable than most-favoured-nation treatment. (b)Notwithstanding specific provisions of this Decision, the Community shall not discriminate between OCT in the field of trade. (c)The provisions of (a) shall not preclude a country or territory from granting certain other OCT or other developing countries more favourable treatment than that accorded to the Community. Article 107 Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom shall communicate to the Commission, within a period of three months following the entry into force of this Decision, the customs tariffs and lists of quantitative restrictions retained by the OCT with which they have special relations. The Member States concerned shall also communicate to the Commission any subsequent amendments to such measures as and when they are adopted. Article 108 1. For the purposes of implementing this Chapter: - the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto are laid down in Annex II, -the conditions for entry, into the Community, of products not originating in the OCT but in free circulation in an OCT, and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto, are laid down in Annex III. 2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt any amendment to Annexes II and III. 3. If, for any product, the concept of originating product has not been defined pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, the Member States shall apply their own rules. Article 109 1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 105 
This Decision shall apply to Greenland, subject to the specific provisions set out in the Protocol on special arrangements for Greenland, annexed to the Treaty amending, with regard to Greenland, the Treaties establishing the European Communities (4). Article 106 1. In view of the present development needs of the OCT, the relevant authorities of the OCT may retain or introduce, in respect of imports of products originating in the Community or in other OCT, such customs duties or quantitative restrictions as they consider necessary. 2. (a) The trade arrangements applied to the Community by the OCT may not give rise to any discrimination between Member States nor be less favourable than most-favoured-nation treatment. (b)Notwithstanding specific provisions of this Decision, the Community shall not discriminate between OCT in the field of trade. (c)The provisions of (a) shall not preclude a country or territory from granting certain other OCT or other developing countries more favourable treatment than that accorded to the Community. Article 107 Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom shall communicate to the Commission, within a period of three months following the entry into force of this Decision, the customs tariffs and lists of quantitative restrictions retained by the OCT with which they have special relations. The Member States concerned shall also communicate to the Commission any subsequent amendments to such measures as and when they are adopted. Article 108 1. For the purposes of implementing this Chapter: - the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto are laid down in Annex II, -the conditions for entry, into the Community, of products not originating in the OCT but in free circulation in an OCT, and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto, are laid down in Annex III. 2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt any amendment to Annexes II and III. 3. If, for any product, the concept of originating product has not been defined pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, the Member States shall apply their own rules. Article 109 1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 107 
Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom shall communicate to the Commission, within a period of three months following the entry into force of this Decision, the customs tariffs and lists of quantitative restrictions retained by the OCT with which they have special relations. The Member States concerned shall also communicate to the Commission any subsequent amendments to such measures as and when they are adopted. Article 108 1. For the purposes of implementing this Chapter: - the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto are laid down in Annex II, -the conditions for entry, into the Community, of products not originating in the OCT but in free circulation in an OCT, and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto, are laid down in Annex III. 2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt any amendment to Annexes II and III. 3. If, for any product, the concept of originating product has not been defined pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, the Member States shall apply their own rules. Article 109 1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 108 
1. For the purposes of implementing this Chapter: - the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto are laid down in Annex II, -the conditions for entry, into the Community, of products not originating in the OCT but in free circulation in an OCT, and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto, are laid down in Annex III. 2. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, shall adopt any amendment to Annexes II and III. 3. If, for any product, the concept of originating product has not been defined pursuant to paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, the Member States shall apply their own rules. Article 109 1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 109 
1. If, as a result of the application of this Decision, serious disturbances occur in a sector of the economy of the Community or one or more of its Member States, or their external financial stability is jeopardized, or if difficulties arise which may result in a deterioration in a sector of the Community's activity or in a region of the Community, the Commission may, in accordance with the procedure specified in Annex IV, take, or authorize the Member State concerned to take, the necessary safeguard measures. 2. For the purpose of implementing paragraph 1, priority shall be given to such measures as would least disturb the functioning of the association and the Community. These measures shall not exceed the limits of what is strictly necessary to remedy the difficulties that have arisen. Article 110 When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 110 
When safeguard measures are taken, modified or removed, particular attention shall be paid to the interests of the least-developed OCT.
Article 111 
Until the entry into force of a common organization of the market in spirits and notwithstanding Article 101 (1), entry into the Community of products falling within CN codes 2208 40 10, 2208 40 90, 2208 90 11 and 2208 90 19 - rum, taffia and arrack - originating in the OCT shall be governed by Annex V. Article 112 This Chapter and Annex V shall not apply to relations between the OCT and the French overseas departments.
Article 112 
This Chapter and Annex V shall not apply to relations between the OCT and the French overseas departments.
Article 113 
1. Trade in services is important for the development of the OCT's economies on account of the increasing role of services in international trade and their considerable growth potential. 2. The long-term aim in this area is a progressive liberalization of trade in services, with due respect for the OCT's local policy objectives, and taking due account of the level of development of the OCT. 3. It will be opportune and necessary to develop cooperation in this sector when the outcome of current multilateral trade negotiations is known. 4. Therefore, amendments or additions to this Decision may be adopted by the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, to take account, and to take advantage, of the outcome of the multilateral trade negotiations within GATT.