IPA TWINNING NEWS NEAR SPECIAL European IPA Twinning Projects Pipeline from July 2015 till December 2016 Project title ALBANIA IPA 2013 - Support to the fight against corruption (Justice and Home Affairs/Good Governance) The Twining will focus on anti-corruption prevention, by assisting the Anti-Corruption National Coordinator Office and supporting the High Inspectorate for the Declaration and Audit of assets and conflicts of interest, including support for the implementation of the upcoming whistle-blowing protection law. The budget for this project is 1 million euros (tbc if it can be increased to 1.5 millions). IPA 2013 - Support to Anti-Money Laundering Structures and Financial Crimes Investigations Structures in Albania (Justice and Home Affairs/Good Governance), The Twinning is expected to focus on the following issues: 1) institutional cooperation and coordination against money laundering; 2) application of the Anti-Mafia Law; 3) judicial system and law enforcement agencies. CROATIA Transition Facility: Enhancing the Quality of Judicial Training - by Upgrading EU Law and On Line Trainings, Twinning (800.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to upgrade and improve the current judicial training system as well as to further enhance lifelong learning system of the judicial officials in the Judicial Academy upon the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the EU. Transition Facility: Support to the Gender Equality, Twinning (600.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to secure advancement in eliminating gender-based discrimination at all levels by establishing a coordinated system of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of related activities, by (To be) circulated to Member States 1/14
strengthening institutional mechanisms for gender equality, and efficiency of judiciary related to gender based discrimination. IPA 2012: Strengthening the capacities of MoPA in use of the EU Cohesion Policy instruments, Twinning light (222.222,00 EUR). The project purpose is to ensure capacities of Ministry of Public Administration (MoPA) in smooth and efficient use of EU Structural Funds in financial period 2014 2020, including mature project pipeline. IPA 2013: Strengthening capacities of the Ministry of the Interior to implement the automated exchange of DNA and dactyloscopic data, Twinning (600.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to develop procedures for the automated exchange of DNA and dactyloscopic data and to train forensic science experts in order to establish preconditions for implementation of Prüm Decisions. Transition Facility: Education of Mentors for Nurses and Midwives in Health System in Croatia and Full Implementation of Educational Curriculums Adjusted with Directive 2005/36/EC, Twinning (690.000,00 EUR). The purpose of the project is to improve the quality of education of nurses and midwives by training their mentors and improving the mentoring system. Transition Facility: Setting Up the SIRENE Office, Twinning light (200.000.00 EUR). The project purpose is an active and operational Croatian SIRENE office and other parts of the International Police Cooperation Service involved in Schengen activities. Transition Facility: System connecting and recommendations for further development of Human resources management according to best EU practices, Twinning (440.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to provide support to the realization of the Croatian Tax Administration cross sectorial strategies by developing and upgrading HRM Connected System according to the EU requirements. IPA 2012: Strengthening Policy and Capacities to Reduce Undeclared Work ( Moonlighting ), Twinning (1.000.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to develop an effective system of policies, measures and control mechanisms against undeclared work as well as to strength administrative capacities of relevant institutions in this sector in line with EU regulation and practices. Transition Facility: Strengthening Institutional Capacity in Social Welfare System to Improve Social Welfare Targeting and Reducing Poverty, Twinning (1.300.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is strengthening administrative capacities of social service providers for early identification and timely interventions to people, families and children at risk of poverty, especially children. 'IPA 2012: Strengthening capacities for energy efficiency in building sector in Croatia, Twinning light (220.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to strengthen capacities for energy efficiency in building sector in Croatia and developing basis for increasing the number of nearly zero energy buidling (nzeb). Q4, 2015 Q4, 2015 Q4, 2015 Q4, 2015 IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 2/14
Transition Facility: Chemical and hazardous substances monitoring improvement and integration of Seveso database into CEIS (Croatian Environmental Information System) as the unique Central SEVESO Information System, Twinning (900.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to improve and harmonize climate change mitigation capabilities and chemical pollution and hazardous substances monitoring of CEA. IPA 2012: Strengthening integrity of public sector, Twinning (500.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to support sustainable and efficient implementation of the new Law on Conduct in Public Service on all levels (national, regional and local) and to improve public awareness of citizens in relation to ethics principles of the public sector. IPA 2012: Improving the access to information in public administration, Twinning light (222.000,00 EUR). The project purpose is to support sustainable and efficient implementation of national and international legal framework on the right of access to information in order to contribute to accountable and transparent public administration and the exercise of citizens rights. Transition Facility Institution Building Envelope (7.090.639,00). This facility is aimed at achieving objectives related to Public Administration Reform and Strengthening Administrative Capacity of Croatian public administration bodies through Twinning, Twinning light and Service projects. KOSOVO 1 * IPA 2014: Implementing SAA ( 1,625,000), To contribute in establishing an effective and efficient public administration, capable of implementing SAA obligations and better service delivery for citizens and businesses. IPA 2014: Strengthening the efficiency, accountability and transparency of the judicial system in Kosovo ( 3,000,000), To increase the efficiency, transparency and the sustainability of the judicial system by improving the planning and implementation of judicial/prosecutorial reforms, and enhancing the effectiveness of Judicial and Prosecutorial Councils in Kosovo, are including the Special Prosecutors Office in Kosovo. IPA 2014: Strengthening policy formulation and drafting legislation and their effective implementation( 1,400,000) RE-CIRCULATION To strengthening the rule of law through strengthening the independence, efficiency, quality and accountability of judiciary system IPA 2014: Securing sustainability of the operational capacity within the Office of the Auditor General of Kosovo- Twinning Light ( 250,000) To further develop and improve the quality of the core regularity audit, including IT system audit; introduction of new Auditor General; Q4, 2015 Q4, 2015 Q4, 2015 Q1-Q4, 2016 1 * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence. IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 3/14
development and implementation of secondary legislation foreseen under the new law. SERBIA IPA 2013, Further Capacity Building in the Area of Plant Protection Products and Pesticide Residues (0,9 mil EUR): The main goal of this twinning project is alignment of Serbian management of plant protection products and pesticide residues with EU requirements and strengthening of the controls on plant protection products (PPP) and pesticide residues. IPA 2013, Improving capacities and capabilities within the prison system in the Republic of Serbia (1 mil EUR): The main goal is strengthening capacities for training, education and employment of convicted persons, and improving living and working conditions within the prison system in the Republic of Serbia. IPA 2013, Managing zoones and food borne disease control (1 mil EUR): The main goal of this twinning project is to improve animal health, food safety, protection of consumer health and environment protection in the Republic of Serbia through increased alignment with the EU requirements IPA 2013, Support for further development of Public Internal Financial Control (PIFC) system in Republic of Serbia ( 2 mil EUR): The support activities are to be invested principally in rising coherent implementation of financial management and control (FMC), including managerial accountability, further development of the system of internal auditing (with continual training and education and development PIFC in Territorial Autonomy and local self-government), and further strengthening of the central harmonization function (CHU) in networking with all PIFC stakeholders. Q4 2015 IPA 2012, Fostering Protection of Rights in Public Procurement in Serbia (0,25 mil EUR) The main goal of this TWL project is to contribute to improvement of system of protection of rights in public procurement procedures in the Republic of Serbia, including enhancement of implementation of public procurement legislation and its harmonization with EU acquis and best practices. (for Twinning projects under IPA 2012, NCP is the Serbian European Integration Office) THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA IPA 2012 Strengthening of the internal market integration Increase the market competitiveness and production efficiency of the companies, as well as improving the market sophistication, innovation and access to finance. Q1 2016 IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 4/14
IPA 2012: Measure 1: Operation 1.1: Support in establishment and the functioning of the administrative structures for decentralised management of EU funds without ex-ante controls by the EC; Operation 1.2: Ensuring coherence and coordination of the EU funded programmes and development of the national institutions responsible for management of EU Funds under the new EU Regulation and Financial Framework for the 2014-2020; The project purpose is to strengthen the capacities of NAO, NF, CFCD, Operating Structures, NIPAC office and AA for sound and efficient management and audit of EU Funds, as well as in view of the new EU Regulation for the upcoming 2014-2020 Financial Perspective; IPA 2012:Measure 3: Strengthening of the capacities for fight against financial crime and frauds of EU funds The project purpose is to improve the strategic, legislative, institutional framework and procedures for more efficient fight against financial crime and frauds involving EU funds and to enhance the analytical and investigative techniques and tools for detection and fight against financial crime and frauds of EU funds. IPA 2012:Measure 4: Strengthening the judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters The project purpose is to strengthen the capacities of the Department for international legal assistance in MoJ, Public Prosecution Office, Courts and competent stakeholders involved in mutual legal assistance (MLA) regarding the implementation of the international and European Union standards. IPA 2012:Waste Management The project purpose is to strengthen the administrative capacity and undertake measures for implementation of Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and Special Waste Streams Directives (WEEED, WBAD and WPD) through further development of implementation of the legislation and provision of trainings. IPA 2012:Measure 2: Technical support for classification of agricultural areas with natural handicaps The project purpose is alignment with the EU acquis, in particular thorough implementation of the legislation adopted. Support for classification of agricultural areas with natural handicaps towards better implementation of the Rural Development policy in the areas with restricted performing of agricultural activity in order to contribute to the protection of the environment, nature and biological diversity in accordance with EU regulations. IPA 2012 Support to the State Statistical Office for capacity building and improving compliance of statistics with EU standards The project purpose is to develop the capacity of the State Statistical Office to improve compliance with the EU acquis in statistics, with a focus on national accounts, economic statistics and social statistics. IPA 2012 Supporting the improvment of buisiness environenment (harmonization of tax legislation) Q1 2016 Q1 2016 IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 5/14
Assistance to the Ministry of finance to achieve further harmonisation of tax legislation and identification of the needs for further alignment with EU directives. This would also include drafting amendments of the existing tax Laws compliant with EU Directives and organization of promotion/information activities to introduce new tax legislation to businesses IPA 2013 Measure 4: Finalization of the Farm Accountancy Data Network The project purpose is to achieve finalization of FADN and full alignment with the Acquis. IPA 2013 : Further institutionalisation of structured mechanism/s for cooperation between the Government and the Civil Society The purpose of the project is to create a better environment for civil society development through established and functional Council for cooperation between the Government and the Civil Society and strengthened administrative capacity for cooperation with CSOs on local level. IPA 2013 Assistance to the State Audit Office and its stakeholders for enhancement of capacities for state audit and follow up To improve the cooperation between SAO and Macedonian Parliament in the course of better understanding of audit reports and the work of SAO with focus on its organizational and financial independence. To improve the audit planning process of SAO in line with ISSAI Further improvement of the SAO institutional capacities for IT audit and audit on the use of EU funds in order to detect the bottlenecks and improve the efficiency in the use of EU funds and to anticipate Information technology continuous rapid development and changes IPA 2013 custom administration The purpose of the project is to strengthen the institutional and administrative capacity of the CARM and to meet the EU requirements in the enforcement of the Аcquis in the area of customs to hinder illegal trading of goods, to facilitate trade and to introduce further improvements in the area of organization and management through the implementation of adopted strategies for further development of customs operations and procedures. IPA 2013 Water Management The objective of this project will be: Strengthening the administrative capacity for implementation of the water acquis, with a focus on: Water Framework Directive and in particular development of program of measures, financial and economic analysis, and public and cross border consultation of the Vardar River Basin Management Plan IPA 2013 Nature Protection The objective of the project will be: Strengthening the administrative capacity for implementation of the nature protection acquis, through further development of implementing legislation, provision of training etc. and implementation of Nature Protection legislation Q1 2016 Q1 2016 Q1 2016 Q1 2016 IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 6/14
MONTENEGRO project Support to Implementation of Integrity Plans Q1-2016 TURKEY IPA 2013 TR 13 IB JH 05 R - Independent Police Complaints Commission and Complaints System for the Turkish National Police, Gendarmerie and Coast Guard The project purpose is to implement the primary legislation with regards a new independent complaints system for Turkish National Police, Gendarmerie and Coast Guard. Start full operations of the new complaints system and consolidate the system via a start-up (first year) business plan and 3-5 year strategic plan. Recirculation to be confirmed IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 7/14
EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD TWINNING NEWS NEAR SPECIAL European Neighbourhood Twinning Projects Pipeline For Second semester 2015 from July to December 2015 Project title ALGERIA Appui au Ministère de la Poste et des Technologies de l information et de la communication dans la mise en place d un écosystème favorisant le développement des technologies de l'information et de la communication (TIC) en Algérie. July 2015 (To be) circulated to Member States Objectif : Renforcement des capacités du MPTIC dans la mise en place d un écosystème favorisant le développement des TIC. Appui au renforcement des capacités d intervention des services de la Protection Civile algérienne July 2015 Objectif : Le renforcement de la sécurité des populations et l amélioration qualitative des prestations de la Protection Civile. Appui au Ministère du Tourisme et de l Artisanat pour le développement du secteur touristique Objectif : Contribuer au développement du secteur touristique en tant que vecteur de développement et de diversification de l économie, et par la même au renforcement du SDAT. Renforcement des capacités des services du Ministre Délégué auprès du Ministre des Finances chargé du Budget et de la Prospective en matière d analyse et de prévision conjoncturelles en vue de la création d un observatoire de la conjoncture August 2015 Objectif : Mise à disposition du Ministre Délégué auprès du Ministre des Finances d analyses conjoncturelles et de prévisions fondées scientifiquement. IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 8/14
Renforcement des capacités techniques et organisationnelles de TéléDiffusion d Algérie pour accompagner l ouverture du paysage audiovisuel Objectif : Accompagner TDA pour la production d une offre de référence reflétant les performances de TDA ainsi que les conditions du marché de la diffusion audiovisuelle en Algérie. Appui institutionnel au dispositif de collecte, d analyse et de promotion de l information pour la protection des consommateurs Objectif : Renforcement du dispositif institutionnel concernant la collecte, l analyse et la promotion de l information en faveur de la protection du consommateur. Appui au Ministère des Ressources en Eau dans sa Politique de Gestion Intégrée des Ressources en Eau. December 2015 Objectif : Le projet vise à soutenir l amélioration de la gouvernance des ressources en eau en Algérie en renforçant les capacités institutionnelles, organisationnelles et techniques de gouvernance et de gestion intégrée des ressources en eau du Ministère des ressources en eau (MRE). Il devra contribuer à améliorer les approches stratégiques et les modalités d intervention du MRE sur des thématiques clés (gestion des ressources en eau conventionnelle, gestion de l eau à la parcelle agricole, lutte contre la pollution des eaux). Renforcement des capacités d expertise scientifique et de la démarche qualité au sein de l Institut National de Criminalistique et de Criminologie de la Gendarmerie Nationale. December 2015 Objectif : Renforcer les capacités d expertise scientifique et la démarche qualité au sein de l Institut National de Criminalistique et de Criminologie de la Gendarmerie Nationale ARMENIA No Twinning fiches under preparation for second semester 2015 AZERBAIJAN Support to the Ministry of Taxes of the Republic of Azerbaijan in optimal use of resources and quality service to taxpayers Objective: To increase efficiency of taxpayers-focused and in general citizenfocused service delivery by the Ministry of Taxes of the Republic of Azerbaijan Launched 18 June 2015 Deadline: 13 August 2015 IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 9/14
Support to the State Veterinary Control Service (SVCS) in Strengthening of the Epidemiological Surveillance System in Azerbaijan Objective: To strengthen the capacity of the SVCS in respect of epidemiology, disease surveillance, prevention and control of animal diseases and zoonoses in line with the OIE principles. Support to the State Social Protection Fund in reforming the pension system in Azerbaijan Launched 22 June 2015 Deadline: 17 August 2017 July 2015 Objective: To improve the capacity, tools and efficiency of the State Social Protection Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SSPF) to develop and implement an automated fiscal control (e-audit) system; to enhance the budgeting and strategic planning mechanisms; to implement the funded element within the voluntary insurance-pension system and to regulate the establishment and activities of non-state pension funds. Support to the Ministry of Emergency Situations on radiation safety Objective: reforms in the radiology field with a focus on protocols and practices in the medical sphere. Support to the Ministry of Ecology Purpose: To improve environmental monitoring system in order to provide high quality information that does support strategic environmental policy planning and compliance control Support to the Chamber of Accounts 2 Semester 2015 December 2015 Objective: to strengthen existing COA capacity to make a significant contribution to improving the accountability, reporting, transparency and oversight of public financial management in Azerbaijan. Support to structural reforms in the civil service system December 2015 Objective: to implement a new classification of occupations in the civil service system and to obtain qualitative changes by coordinating it with other institutions of the civil service and to increase overall efficiency in the civil service. EGYPT No Twinning fiches expected to be launched in the next 6 months. GEORGIA Supporting the Georgian National Communication Commission in Developing of its Electronic Communications Regulatory Framework and Operational Capacities in line with EU Regulatory Framework To be confirmed Objective: Conduct in-depth review of Georgian telecommunication regulatory IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 10/14
frameworks, redefine relevant markets in the electronic communications sector that are susceptible to ex ante regulation, define broadband regulatory approach, and conduct a feasibility study to assess the necessity of Universal Service provision, according to the EU Regulatory Framework and Europe 2020 Initiative The Digital Agenda for Europe. Institutional Strengthening of the Environmental Health System in Georgia To be confirmed Objective: To strengthen existing legal framework on environmental health in Georgia through harmonizing with European requirements, improving environmental health management, insuring long term environmental policy development and strengthening intersectoral collaboration. Capacity Building of the Civil Service Bureau(CSB) in Georgia To be confirmed Objective: To strengthen the institutional and human resource capacities of the Civil Service Bureau to manage the implementation of the civil service reforms, which are designed to enhance professional standards, impartiality and accountability within the civil service and to improve transparency, accessibility and the quality of services to citizens. ISRAEL Support to the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics in the Improvement of the quality of official statistics; Development of research services; Methodological redesign of agricultural statistics; and Geo-spatial management of field surveys Objective: The general objective is to improve the quality and international comparability of Israel official statistics. Launched 30 June 2015 Deadline: 31 August 2015 JORDAN No Twinning fiches expected to be launched in the 6 months. LEBANON No Twinning fiches expected to be launched in the 6 months. MOLDOVA Twinning on Strengthening the operations capacities of National Anti-corruption Centre (NAC) in repressing corruption. Objective: To consolidate the capacities of NAC to combat corruption through the appropriate use of the special investigative techniques by upgrading internal information systems and by aligning the national anticorruption policy to the European standards and best practices. IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 11/14
Twinning on Harmonization of the legal framework and strengthening institutional capacity of the regulatory authority in the field of medicines and medical devices. Objective: To approximate Moldovan legislation related to medicines and medical devices, to the EU legal framework. Twinning on strengthening the Agency for Intervention and Payment in Agriculture Objective: To strengthening the institutional capacity of the AIPA to administer agriculture and rural development support measures in line with EU norms and standards Twinning Strengthening the capability of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova to operate the Single Window Objective: To facilitate the Republic of Moldova (RoM) in meeting its obligations under the terms of the Association Agreement with European Union (AA). More specifically, it is to support the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova (MDCS) to deliver on the requirements of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) Agreement. Twinning on Implementing Intelligence-Led Policing concept in Moldovan Police Objective: To contribute to the ongoing structural reform of MIA, the development of a more proactive approach on crime prevention and crime fighting. MOROCCO Jumelage au bénéfice de la Chambre des Représentants du Royaume du Maroc. Objectif: Renforcement de la performance de l action parlementaire de la Chambre des Représentants du Royaume du Maroc ainsi que des compétences de son administration. Jumelage au bénéfice de la Direction générale des impôts du ministère de l'economie et des Finances. Objectif: Amélioration de la performance e de la qualité du service de la DGI Jumelage au bénéfice de de la Cour des comptes. Objectif: Renforcement des capacités institutionnelles pour la mise en œuvre des nouvelles missions dévolues à la Cour par la Constitution de 2011 et des dispositions de la nouvelle loi organique des finances Jumelage au bénéfice du Ministère de la Santé. October 2015 October 2015 27 May 2015 deadline: 21 July 2015 July 2015 Novembre 2015 Novembre 2015 Objectif: Renforcement des capacités institutionnelles de l'ecole Nationale de la Santé Publique (ENSP). IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 12/14
TUNISIA Projet de jumelage traditionnel au profit du Ministère des Affaires Sociales portant renforcement des capacités de l inspection médicale et de la sécurité au travail. Objectif: mise en œuvre de la stratégie nationale et la mise en place d un programme opérationnel pour la prévention des risques professionnels. Projet de jumelage Modernisation de l appareil statistique tunisien Objectif: Favoriser l instauration d un système d information de statistique publique cohérent, performant et permanent Projet de jumelage "renforcement des institutions de l'aviation civile" Objectif: accompagner la Tunisie dans la mise en place d'une réforme institutionnelle profonde, dans la logique de la réorganisation institutionnelle recommandée par l'oaci et l'ouverture du trafic. Projet de jumelage d appui institutionnel au profit de l'assemblée des Représentants du Peuple Objectif: Renforcer les capacités institutionnelles de l Assemblée des Représentants du Peuple en vue de l exercice efficace du pouvoir législatif, conformément à la Constitution. Projet de jumelage d appui institutionnel au profit de la Douane tunisienne. Objectif: soutenir son processus de réforme à travers le renforcement de son cadre législatif/réglementaire, institutionnel et organisationnel. Projet de jumelage léger au profit de l Instance Nationale de Protection des données à caractère personnel Fiche publiée 13 mai 2015. Date limite de soumission d'une proposition: 9 juillet 2015 Fiche publiée 12 mai 2015. Date limite de soumission d'une proposition: 10 juillet 2015 Fiche publiée 9 juin 2015. Date limite de présentation des offres: 28 août 2015 Fiche publiée 23 juin 2015. Date limite de soumission d'une proposition:4 septembre 2015 Juillet 2015 Septembre 2015 Objectif: appuyer la réforme du cadre juridique de la protection des données personnelles et le renforcement de ses outils et méthodes de traitement des dossiers. UKRAINE Implementation of the European Standards with the aim of strengthening the institutional capacity of the Office (Secretariat) of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights to Currently published, IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 13/14
protect human rights and freedoms Objective: To strengthen the capacity of the Secretariat by improving the legislation in the field of the human rights protection and activities of the Ombudsman, established practice in applying this legislation, as well as institutional framework of the Secretariat and its internal procedures in accordance with international standards. Harmonization of Ukrainian legislation in the field of airworthiness and certification of airports / aerodromes with the relevant EU norms and standards Objective: To support certification of aerodromes/ airports of Ukraine in accordance with European standard and adaptation of national legislation in the field of airworthiness to EU legislation aiming to enhance safety and to integrate civil aviation of Ukraine into the EU system. Support to capacity building of the Antimonopoly Committee and to further adaptation of Ukrainian legislation on protection of economic competition to the EU legislation Objective: To build up the Antimonopoly Committee s capacity to carry out market studies and to monitor the most important sectors of the national economy, as well as the implementation of the Ukraine s obligations on competition policy and law under the Association Agreement with EU Promoting safety in the transport of dangerous goods multimodal transport in Ukraine Objective: To strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine in policy making and implementation requirements for the transport of dangerous goods by different modes of transport in accordance with European norms and standards Support to the State Border Guards Service of Ukraine in the development of an IBM and Institutional Development Concepts (2016-2020) deadline to reply August 10, 2015 Currently published, deadline to reply August 31, 2015 August 2015 October 2015 Objective: To provide for greater security, mobility and trade facilitation at Ukraine international state borders, by ensuring the best strategic approach to integrated border management in alignment with EU external borders' aquis, Revised Kyoto Convention, EU Customs Blueprint, EU regulations, standards and best practices IPA Twinning News 54/38 till June 2015 14/14