Governance - Justice - Transparency
Start-up assistance for the project to support the modernisation of the judicial system
Start-up assistance for the project to support the modernisation of the judicial system Description Tunisia is engaged for many years in a modernization process of
Preparatory study for a project to support justice and security in Niger (Ajusen)
Preparatory study for the project to support justice and security in Niger (Ajusen) Description The general objective of the feasibility study is – taking into
Consulting mission for the reform of public governance in Morocco
Consulting mission for the reform of public governance in Morocco Description The general objective of this mission is to contribute to the strengthening of public
Technical Assistance to the East African Community
capacilty buiding EAC Secretariat
Technical assistance for increasing ethical awareness among elected and non-elected local government officials
To promote ethical culture and minimize unethical behavior and corruption among the elected and non-elected local government officials
Support to the EU integration process of Albania
To strengthen the capacity of the Government of Albania to successfully manage the overall EU integration process
Support to the implementation of the EU-Georgia association agreement – enhancing implementation of judiciary reforms in Georgia
to enhance the technical knowledge and capacity of the ESA 5 countries for a successful deepening of the iEPA
Technical assistance services for the judicial services, training and institutions capacity enhancement (justice) project in Lao PRD
to enhance the technical knowledge and capacity of the ESA 5 countries for a successful deepening of the iEPA
Support to the Independence, Accountability and Efficiency of the Judiciary – Georgia
The overall objective is to assist with ensuring the independence, efficiency, impartiality and professionalism of the judiciary, towards being free from political or any other undue interference.
Development and Introduction of a Common Framework of Competencies (Competencies Model), Testing Programmes For Assessing Competencies And Determining the Level of Commitment to the Values of the Civil Service for the Corps A and B Administrative Civil Service Positions of the Republic of Kazakhstan
During project implementation it is expected to complete the following tasks:
Comprehensive analysis of the currently prevailing legal and institutional framework in the Republic of Kazakhstan…
Judicial Efficiency
The project aims at strengthening the independence, efficiency, quality and accountability of the judiciary enabling it to fight against all forms of crime through a more efficient criminal justice system in the Republic of Serbia.
Gojust – Technical Assistance for the Justice Sector Reform Programme : Governance in Justice
The overall project aims to make the justice system more efficient, effective and accountable. The project will support the development and early implementation of a credible sector-wide long-term reform strategy through the provision of technical, financial, and material assistance.
Study on the Service of Documents – Comparative Legal Analysis of the Member States’ Relevant Provisions and Practices and Minimum Standards
Regulation 1393/2007 of 13 November 2007 on the service of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil and commercial matters (the “Regulation” or the “Service Regulation”) has proven to be a successful means of improving judicial cooperation and transmission of documents within Europe and to function fairly well in practice.
Central Asia Rule of Law Platform
The overall objective of the project is to contribute towards the development of a stable and democratic political framework in the Central Asian partner countries, as established in the EU Strategy for Central Asia.
Support to Judicial Institutions in Lebanon
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to a more independent and performing judiciary system in Lebanon, thus increasing its legitimacy and trust among the Lebanese public.
Support to the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court of Georgia (CCG) was established in 1996 and has faced important developments in terms of its structure and competencies.
Within the framework of EU approximation process, the project aims at strengthening the rule of law and human rights protection in Georgia in line with Georgia’s international commitments.
Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Serbian Tax Administration by Ta To Design a Human Resource Management System
The overall objective of this contract is to support the modernization of the Serbian Tax Administration (STA) by establishing efficient It system aligned with the EU requirements for management of human resources and subsequent training of users in its use and maintenance.
Support to Regional Development in Georgia – Review Mission 3rd Tranche
The global objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is to contribute to the implementation of the State Strategy for Regional Development of Georgia 2010-2017.
Justice for All : Enhancing Accessibility, Fighting Impunity
The overall objective of the programme of which this contract will be part is to promote an equitable access to justice and its efficient enforcement for all citizens in general and poor and disadvantaged people, including women, children, minorities, indigenous people, and human rights and social activists, in particular.
Drafting Tender Dossier for Ta Project to Support Institutions Implementing Policies Relevant to Non-Majority Communities
Even though the Government has set a number of mechanisms for improving the situation of the minorities in the country, there is constant and evident need for strengthening the stakeholders’ capacity for better implementation, enforcement and monitoring of the relevant legislation and strategies.
Support to the Reform of the Criminal Justice System in Georgia
The overall objective of this contract is to strengthen the rule of law and human rights protection in Georgia in line with Georgia’s own international commitments.
The specific objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is to further improve criminal justice sector in Georgia by advancing reforms in line with international standards and by enhancing and sustaining results already achieved under the first SPSP (ENPI AAP 2008) in Criminal Justice.
Long Term Agreement to Provide High Quality Short-Term Research Services on Issues Related to Democratic Governance (DG)
The main themes addressed by OGC can be roughly organised under the following broad chapters:Democratic Governance and Human Rights ;
Recruitment of the Technical Assistance for the Programme to Support the Implementation of the Association Agreement (P3A II)
The objective of P3A II is to support Algerian administration and all public institutions contributing to the implementation of the Association Agreement (AA) and the related Roadmap by providing them expertise, technical assistance and necessary tools to achieve the objectives and AA commitments.
Civil Service Reform and Modernisation of the Government of Kazakhstan
This project is implemented under the joint program of the bilateral cooperation between the European Union and the Government of Kazakhstan « Public Sector Reform and Modernization: Supporting Kazakhstan’s Policy to Modernize its Public Administration » This project is aimed at improving and developing the institutional capacities…
Identification of the EU Intervention in Justice, Home Affairs and Security in Jordan
The global objective of the assignment was to contribute to the strengthening of the rule of law and human rights in Jordan.
The specific objective of the assignment was to identify a comprehensive programme and produce a complete set of project identification documents for an EU intervention in the Justice, Home Affairs and Security sectors.
Support to the Kosovo Judicial/Prosecutorial Council
The project aims at supporting the efforts to develop the Kosovo judiciary in line with EU standards by increasing its independence and improving its performance.
The purpose of the project is to support the development and strengthen the independence, performance, professionalism and efficiency of the Kosovo Judicial Council and The Kosovo Prosecutorial Council to the level expected in view of increasing standards up to an European level.
Support to the EU Delegation and RA Ministry of Territorial Administration for Preparation of Actions in Regional Development
Since 2005 the EU has assisted the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MTA) in stimulating the thinking on regional development by providing Technical Assistance (TA), e.g. including the review of the concepts, mechanisms and best practices necessary to promote, implement and sustain regional development.
Thailand-EU Cooperation Facility: Policy Dialogues Support Component (PDSC)
The overall aim of this Policy Dialogue project, as part of TEC II programme, is to further advance Thailand’s constructive dialogue and cooperation with the European Union. The overall objective of the Thai-EC Co-operation Facility is to contribute to the strengthening and diversification of the partnership between the European Commission and Thailand in line with the draft PCA.
Assessment of the Juvenile Justice System in Iraq
During the review of the first Iraqi Country report on the UN Convention of the Rights of the Children 1998, the Child Rights Committee recommended that Iraq should take steps to reform the system of juvenile justice in the spirit of the Convention.
Legal Capacity Building
Pursuant to a Decree of Turkmenistan’s President, adopted in November 2007, the process of improving national legislation has started in Turkmenistan.
The main objective of this work is to revise the existing legislation and legal norms, to amend and modify existing laws and increase their efficacy, to adopt new laws, and eventually to bring the national laws in compliance with international and European standards.
Regional Blueprints Exercise on Customs and Taxation (IPA Blueprints)
The Overall objective of the project is to evaluate the administrative capacity of the Customs and Taxation Authorities of the beneficiaries (as defined in Section 1.1 above) using the framework offered by the Customs and Fiscal Blueprints published by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Taxation and Customs Union.
Technical Assistance for Impact Assessment Study of a Possible TR-EU Readmission Agreement
The overall aim of this project is to accelerate Turkey’s accession by facilitating coordinated irregular migration and border-management policies between different countries and especially EU member states.
Strengthening the Capacity of Government of Iraq to Reform and Manage Prisons and Juvenile Pre and Post Trial Detention Facilities in line with International Standards
The project’s purpose is to assist the Iraq Government in upgrading the country’s penitentiary system to comply to the international minima: Identification and contracting of a partner Iraqi organization; Recruitment of national and international experts on prison and juvenile justice focusing on pre and post trial detention and facilities…
Identification Mission on the New Regional Project on Justice Cooperation (ENPI- 2010-2013)
The general objective of this mission is to identify, on the basis of the previous MEDA JHA I and II programmes and of the ENPI South Regional Strategy Paper and of the Regional Indicative Programme 2007-2010, the future regional project « EuroMed Justice III »
Identification Mission on the New Regional Project on Police Cooperation (ENPI- 2010-2013)
The general Objective of this mission is to identify, on the basis of the previous MEDA JHA I and II programmes and of the ENPI South Regional Strategy Paper and of the Regional Indicative Programme 2007-2010, the future regional project « EuroMed Police III ».
Recruitment of the Support Unit and the Short-Term TA for the Prison System Reform Programme
The project’s objective is to support to the Ministry of Justice – Directorate General of the Prison and Reintegration Administration (DGAPR) – for the planning, implementation, management and monitoring of a 17 million EUR project for the reform of the Algerian prison system.
Support to the Implementation of Agreements Between Moldova and EU
The overall objective of the project is to assist the Moldovan Authorities in implementing the priorities set out in the EU – Moldova bilateral agreements. Specific objectives: Objective 1: To support and monitor the implementation of the measures established in the current as well as possible future bilateral agreements between the EU and the Republic of Moldova within the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy…
Extension of Armenian-European Policy and Legal Advice Centre (AEPLAC) Phase IV
Since Armenia and the EU signed a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), the EU has been supporting its implementation mainly through the AEPLAC Project. AEPLAC IV started its operations in November 2005 and concentrated on institutional analysis and capacity building.
Technical assistance to the establishment of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council
The overall objective of this project is to continue supporting the Serbian government in its efforts to develop an independent judiciary in line with EU and Council of Europe standards and practices; especially to establish, implement and support transfer of responsibilities and mandates from the MoJ to the (reconstituted) High Judicial Council and the State Prosecutorial Council as well as provide support to the Strategy Implementation Council.
Technical Assistance to Customs and Tax Administration (TACTA)
The overall objective of this project is to continue the EU’s assistance to the Customs and Taxation administrations in the beneficiary countries in preparing for future EU membership. The goal is ultimately to create professional, effective and efficient administrations that will provide value for money to the taxpayers by using limited resources to the best effect and to maximise revenue collection.
Support for the Development of the Policy Dialogue Advice Program (PDAP)
The project has two clearly-defined objectives, i.e.:To support Kazakhstan’s efforts in fostering reforms and increasing competitiveness of the country as well and efficiency/effectiveness of the State programming documents.To strengthen relationships between EU and Kazakhstan by means of exchange of expertise, best practices, know-how and an enhanced policy dialogue process.
Strengthening Civil Society – A Roma Strategy for Kosovo
Roma (in Kosovo also Ashkali and Egyptians) constitute the most marginalised people in Europe and are among the most vulnerable groups in the South-Eastern European Region (SEE). The urgency to address a sustainable integration of Roma and Sinti in Western and South Eastern Europe was addressed by OSCE participating states with the adoption of the Action Plan On Improving the Situation of Roma and Sinti within the OSCE Area in 2003.
Support to PCA Implementation Ukraine
The purpose of the project is to support Ukraine in the implementation of the PCA provisions and EU-UA Action Plan, in particular in terms of operation of joint bodies established within the framework of the PCA, improvement of the system of monitoring of the implementation of the PCA and the EU UA AP, to be then used also for the implementation of the agreement to replace the PCA new enhanced agreement, fostering of enhanced relationships between the EU and the UA after the replacement of the current PCA agreement.
TA to Upgrading of Imprisonment Conditions, Respect of Human Rights
After the implementation of a pilot phase, this new project of strengthening of the judiciary and penitentiary system of Cameroon, amelioration of the human right protection and humanisation will be extended to 10 prisons over the Country. It will assist in the implementation of activities which objectives are to upgrade the judiciary and ameliorate the detention conditions.
Final Evaluation for the EU-China Training Programme on Village Self-Governance
This mission produced the final evaluation of a five year long EU-China Training Programme on Village Self Governance, a capacity building project with particular focus on economic development and good governance at all levels. Context: The evaluated Programme’s aim was threefold: improving the long term cooperation between the PRC and the EU, enhancing the understanding and observance of law by local beneficiaries in the village framework, promoting the development of village self governance.
Support to PCA implementation, phase II
The overall objective of the project is to improve the country’s capacities in drafting laws, amendments and implementing regulations as well as applying them and to strengthen the country’s capacities in identifying policy priority areas relevant to the PCA. It also seeks to improve the country’s foreign investment climate and to raise the country’s trade turnover, in particular with EU Member states.
Support to Ukraine in the field of customs
There is an urgent need to further improve harmonisation of Ukraine’s customs norms, standards and procedures to the EU’s acquis communautaire and best practices. In order to accelerate this evolution, it has been decided to launch a first institutional twinning between the State Customs Service of Ukraine and an equivalent Agency in a Member State…
Project Identification and Preparation Liberalization of Trade in Services in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The overall objective of this assignment is to contribute to the current negotiation process on services liberalization in Jordan within the context of the EU-Jordan Partnership, especially regarding the EU-Jordan Association Agreement and the European Neighbourhood Policy.
Support to Police
The overall objectives of this project are:-to support the transfer of responsibilities of Interior issue and Police from UNMIK to successor public bodies and ministries and assist in the creation of a viable and sustainable Ministry of Interior through a range of capacity building measures- to assist the development and strengthening of effective justice structures and policies in Kosovo, which guarantee a space of freedom, security and justice for all Kosovo’s citizens, in accordance with EU standards and best practices…
Armenia-Support for Institutional, Legal and Administrative Reform phase IV
In line with the priority given by the Government to Partnership and Co-operation Agreement (PCA) implementation, reflected in the current preparation of a National Programme, the objective of this project is to further assist Armenia in the PCA implementation (e.g. approximation of legislation), to assist and advise on matters related to rights and obligations deriving from Armenia’s accession to the WTO and to pursue TACIS’s work in improving the investment/business environment.
Framework contract lot 7-Culture, Tourism, Good Governance
The objective of the Framework Contract is to provide, via individual assignments through Specific Contracts, short-term technical assistance which can be mobilised at very short notice. The framework contract covers third countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the New Independent States, Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific
Support to the Judicial Training Centre
As part of the overall efforts by the European Union to promote judicial reform, enhance the rule of law, increase the knowledge level of EU law and promote human rights the EAR has, in agreement with the Serbian Ministry of Justice, agreed to assist the Serbian Judicial Training Centre (JTC) with a program to enhance its institutional capacity.
Support for the Implementation of the Trade, Commercial and Economic Co-operation Agreement (TCA) between the EU and the Republic of Tajikistan
The main objective of this project is to establish the capacity within the Tajik administration to identify priority areas for implementation of the trade, economic and commercial provisions of the TCA The specific objectives are:To strengthen the countries capacities in drafting laws and implementing regulations.To improve the country’s foreign investment climate…
Identification Mission for the EC Programme of Cooperation with SAARC
Identification mission to support closer economic integration of SAARC members in accordance with the “Strategy Paper for Multi-country programme in Asia”.
Monitoring System for the Implementation of Cooperation Projects Financed by the EU
Monitoring System for the implementation of Cooperation projects Financed by the EU Description Monitoring of two projects:APPUI AU PROGRAMME DE MISE A NIVEAU DE LA
Assıstance to the Tax Auditing Board and General Directorate of Revenues
To increase awareness among the relevant Turkish authorities in the field of taxation on the possible implications of EU alignment…
Reform of the Penitentiary System of Georgia
Technical assistance is order to support a penitentiary reform in Georgia. The main objective is to reduce corruption and promote human rights in the penitentiary system.
Training of Judges in EC Law
Specific target of the project is the improved competence of judges, candidate judges, court consultants and prosecutors in implementing specific areas of EC law. The participants will be taught both theoretical aspects of EC law and relevant case law.
Institutional Strengthening for Tax and Customs Administration
The objective was to increase the level of stability and security of IT systems and to develop a Tax and Customs legal framework and administrative system that conforms fully to the legal and administrative requirements of the EU, ensuring the compatibility with the “acquis communautaire” and compatibility with EU requirements for information systems and exchange for tax and customs at the level of Member states.
Good Governance in the Indonesian Judiciary – Appraisal Mission
Good Governance in the Indonesian Judiciary – Appraisal Mission Description to provide a detailed proposal for an integrated Good Governance programme for the Indonesian judiciary,
Armenia-Support for Institutional, Legal and Administrative Reform phase III
The objectives of this contract are the followinng: – Improve the policy-making capacity of the Armenian government and the Armenian Parliament in key areas of the PCA; – Assist Armenia in meeting its obligations under the PCA (in particular with regard to legislative approximation) and other international agreements…
A Partnership for Progress with Chhattisgarh – Programming mission
The global objective is to support the EC through technical services in completing a preliminary definition of the scope and content of the State Partnership programme in the State of Chhattisgarh, leading to the development of specific options and scenarios for EC support.
A Partnership for Progress with Rajasthan – Programming mission
A Partnership for Progress with Rajasthan – Programming mission Description The global objective is to support the EC through technical services in completing a preliminary
Support for the Implementation of the PCA Between EU-Uzbekistan, Including the Establishment of an Information Centre (UZPLAC) Phase II
The project included five main components: Institutional strengthening of the PCA Secretariat -its structure, its working methods, its management procedures, its relations with its professional environment, its logistics; Strengthening of implementing Ministries, Parliamentary Committees and the State Department of Statistics – via seminars, training, and working groups.
Support for the Harmonisation of Legislation Affecting Foreign Direct Investment
Support the establishment of an effective legal basis to foster economic development and attract investment:
To provide a comprehensive analysis of all normative acts and legal documents relating to business development;
Support to the Implementation of the EU Lebanon Association Agreement
Provide support to the Lebanese authorities in defining the overall strategy of an EC funded support programme and the operational work plan for the first year of intervention through the organisation of a panning workshop and identification mission.
Implementation of the EU/Kyrgyz Republic Partnership and Co-operation Agreement
To establish the capacity within the Kyrgyz administration to identify priority areas for implementation of the trade, economic and commercial provisions of the PCA, and to begin legislative and administrative reform
Jordan – Structural Adjustment Facility Programme-Technical Assistance Preparation Mission
Technical Assistance Preparation Mission
LEGALASIA – (Asia Information Technology and Communications Asia Legal Database
LegalAsia responds to the general need, identified by citizens, governments, universities, the enterprise and lawyers to access legal data in Asia in a format that matches their specific requirements, in as many countries in the Asian region as possible, abiding by the requirements of comparative law (allowing the comparison of different legal systems, and responding simultaneously to the concerns of legal actors of different cultures).
Prevention of Corruption within the Court System
The project involved a team of legal, technical (IT), training and communications experts to develop a more transparent court system compatible with acquis communitaire and the Copenhagen criteria.
Institution Building projects for BRML, ASRO, RENAR, ANPC, OSIM, ORDA
Providing assistance to the beneficiary institutions in writing the Terms of Reference for the future projects dedicated to them out of the Phare 2000 budget, under the Project Fiche 0006.01.
Support to the Ministry of Justice on Non Custodial Sentencing and Pilot Project non Non Custodial Measures in Nijni Novgorod
The project involved assistance to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) of the Russian Federation in the examination of non-custodial sentencing measures in collaboration with local authorities and NGO’s.
Drafting of the law on E Commerce in Russia
Assist the Russian Federation to develop legislation and to improve the business for e-commerce including e-signature and e-commerce laws and to prepare for future legislation related to distance selling and consumer protection, liability of Internet Service Providers and data protection.
Training Programme of officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & other Ministries
The TPO was designed both as an HRD and institutional development project in the context of Cambodia’s entry into ASEAN. It focussed on improving the skills of one hundred officials from the three main Ministries concerned with ASEAN qua the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Ministry of Commerce.
Training of the Chinese Administration (Ministry of People)
Feasibility study for a project aimed at strengthening the leading training institutions for senior civil servants in China
Study tours in Europe of Chinese Officials (Aircraft industry)
Study Tour in Europe aimed at the exposure of senior Chinese officials to the practises of sub-contracting of SMEs in the field of Aeronautics in Europe (Direct contract). Focus on HRD questions.
Training of Chinese civil servants and industrials in different domains related to China’s external trade
Feasibility study for a project aimed at strengthening the leading training institutions for senior civil servants in China.
Institutional Strengthening For Economic and Legal Reform
The project involved institutional strengthening to support legal and economic transition and reform including development of coordination mechanisms for the development of policy and legislation, and strengthening of the justice system. The project involved the development of a database on legislation and state-aid measures, review of legislation according to WTO requirements, development of WTO compatible legislation, development of an organisational structure for review of legislation and development of a strategic plan for the reform of the judicial system.