Trade Policy
An Assessment of the Trade Related Issues and Definition of Assistance Needs in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Objectives :
1To review and analyse the trade related policies in the three countries, in particular assessing degree of convergence or harmonisation with EU standards and practices, with particular attention to the following issues…
Approximation of Trade Legislation
Current problems in the area of trade legislation are horizontal and vertical.
While different in nature, both categories of problems are intertwined, and need to be addressed simultaneously to allow practical compliance with the SAA, acquis communautaire and WTO requirement…
Support to ACP Representations to WTO in Geneva
To support the ACP Group of negotiators in Geneva through the provision of discussion papers, studies and the formulation of proposals relating to the following MTS issues:
Agriculture;
Market Access Related Issues under NAMA, Agriculture and Cotton…
Evaluation of the Programe: Euro-Mediterranean Network of Export Promotion Agencies (ANIMA)
The mission evaluated and issued recommendations on the progress made concerning : (i) Improvement of the competencies of the personnel of the API MED (ii) Creation of a Mediterranean network and euro –Mediterranean API (iii)Improvement of investment promotion at regional level. The mission also answered higher level evaluation questions…
Technical Assistance for the Identification Phase of the EC State Partnership Programme with Chhattisgarh
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.
Governance - Justice - Transparency
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.
Development and business environments
PROINVEST – Support to Investment in ACP Countries – Programming Mission
ProInvest is a programme financed by the FED and implemented by the CDI in Brussels towards supporting and developing the investment in the ACP countries.
The objective of the project was to identify Sectors and Intermediary Organisations in 78 ACP Countries which could benefit of the Euro 110 Mios ProInvest support programme.
Establishment of Zemgale Regional Business Support and Adult Education Centre –Assistance to Metal Works and Engineering Training unit
The development of strategic and action plan for long term development of the metal and machinery manufacturing industries in Zemgale region.
Training Needs for Baltic Managers with EU Accession
The Baltic Management Development Association consisting of the International School of Management in Kaunas, the Riga Business School in Riga and the Estonian Business School in Tallin requested advice on the EU Structural Funds and Crossborder projects and the development of training programs and training materials for entrepreneurs, SME managers, business associations and local authorities.
Implementation of a Trade Information System to Help the Promotion and the Export capacities of Algerian Companies in the International Environment (PDSP)
The aim of the project was to develop an Internet system intended to help the promotion and the export capacities of Algerian companies in the international environment.
Sector Investment Studies to Increase Awareness Among European and Indian Business Operators on Business Conditions and Opportunities Prevailing in India in the Concerned Economic Sectors
organisation of yearly summit, outline, from the private sector point of view, a set of measures that would be conducive to increasing EU-India co-operation in these sectors, support institutional capacity building and structural reform so as to enhance the benefits arising for India from the DOHA Development Agenda as well as to support the implementation of existing WTO agreement.