EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD TWINNING NEWS NEAR SPECIAL European Neighbourhood Twinning Projects Pipeline For Second semester from July to December 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. (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 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 Objectif : Mise à disposition du Ministre Délégué auprès du Ministre des Finances d analyses conjoncturelles et de prévisions fondées scientifiquement. 1/7
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 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 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 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 Deadline: 13 August European Neighbourhood Twinning Projects pipeline July December 2/7
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 Deadline: 17 August 2017 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 December 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 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 European Neighbourhood Twinning Projects pipeline July December 3/7
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 Deadline: 31 August 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. European Neighbourhood Twinning Projects pipeline July December 4/7
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 October 27 May deadline: 21 Novembre Novembre Objectif: Renforcement des capacités institutionnelles de l'ecole Nationale de la Santé Publique (ENSP). European Neighbourhood Twinning Projects pipeline July December 5/7
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. Date limite de soumission d'une proposition: 9 juillet Fiche publiée 12 mai. Date limite de soumission d'une proposition: 10 juillet Fiche publiée 9 juin. Date limite de présentation des offres: 28 août Fiche publiée 23 juin. Date limite de soumission d'une proposition:4 septembre Juillet Septembre 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, European Neighbourhood Twinning Projects pipeline July December 6/7
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, Currently published, deadline to reply August 31, August October 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 European Neighbourhood Twinning Projects pipeline July December 7/7