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The overall objective of the action is to understand India's needs in air quality management and exploit EU's know-how on air quality (political, regulatory, technical, economic) to create opportunities for European stakeholders and businesses by raising the interest of India in addressing air pollution as a global challenge and develop a national strategy to ambient air pollution, in particular in urban settings.

The specific objectives of the action is to:

1. Understand the air quality management sector in India, including stakeholder analysis, regulations and policy reviews, needs in India and opportunities for the European actors.

2. Develop, as pilot projects, air pollution reviews and action plans with 3 Indian cities, and supporting the implementation of selected activities.

3. Raise awareness of Indian Stakeholders on EU best practices and technologies in the sector through technical speaker events and a closing event allowing selected European speakers and companies to showcase their approach to air quality management, best practices, technologies and products.

4. Support the policy dialogue between the EUD and the Government of India and support the development of a national air quality management strategy.

The main objectives of this evaluation were to provide the relevant services of the European Union, the interested stakeholders and the wider public with:

• an overal independent assessment of the past performance of the programme Support ot the Community Courts of Eritrea (FED/2009/21604);
• key lessons and recommendations in order to improve current (if relevant) and future actions.

In particular, this evaluation served to understand the performance of the action, its enabling factors and those that hampered a proper delivery of results as to inform the planning of the future EU interventions and Actions in the same sector.

The general objective of the project was to increase the visibility of the European Union's SBC (State Building Contract) budget support programme focused on the reforms undertaken by the Haitian State and to ensure strong participation and involvement of the legislative authorities and civil society in the reform process.

The specific objectives of the project were:

• Objective 1: To increase the visibility of the European Union in the framework of SBC budget support in Haiti
• Objective 2: To improve the Government's capacity to communicate effectively on the SBC budget support programme
• Objective 3: To facilitate a structured and regular dialogue between civil society and the legislature on the one hand, and the government on the other.

The technical assistance organised the implementation of communication and visibility actions around the Haitian State Construction Support Programme.

The implementation of these actions made the SBC and its methods of intervention in Haiti better known; it communicated the reforms undertaken and the progress made; it strengthened the image of the European Union as a reliable and committed partner of Haiti, which "helps the country to help itself" and finally, strengthened the State's accountability thanks to a forthright sharing of information with civil society and parliament.

The services provided by the technical assistance included the implementation and monitoring of the communication and visibility actions of the SBC programme, direct technical support and advice.

The overall objectives of the project were:

• To support the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT) to provide a comprehensive picture of the impacts of climate change,climate variability and projected climate change impacts.
• To increase climate resilience through safeguarding carbon sink areas.

The purposes of the contract were:

• To strengthen the capacity of the GoRTT to carry out vulnerability studies needed to formulate climate change adaptation measures.
• To strengthen the capacity of the Government to carry out demarcation of important biological reserves.

The two results to be achieved through this Technical Assistance contract were to enable the Government to proceed on with its National Adaptation Strategy and increase the carbon sequestration capacity of important in ecological value areas.

• Result 1: The government obtained better knowhow on how to carry out vulnerability assessments needed for climate change adaptation.
• Result 2: The government obtained better knowhow on how to carry out demarcation of the important ecological value Main Ridge Forest Reserve in Tobago. In doing so the government capacity in safeguarding such areas as carbon sinkswas strengthened.

The global objective was to support the National School of Government (NSG) by re-engineering the processes of the core business operations of the NSG, in line with the business and technical analysis already undertaken.

The specific objectives of the assignment was to re-engineer processes of the core business operations of the NSG to enable and lead to:

• Client-focused business processes that are also adaptive to changing conditions
• A seamless integration of all business processes within the current configuration
• An alignment of the business and IT initiatives within the NSG
• An increased productivity and enhanced service quality
• Improved turn-around times and reduction of operating costs

The overall objective of this study was to:

Support the National Authorizing Officer of the European Development Fund (EDF) and the Delegation of the European Union in drawing up terms of reference for supporting and strengthening the civil society in the case of the implementation of the APV-FLEGT process in the Republic of Congo

The specific objectives of this contract were:

• Analyse the independent observation mission conducted by the CAGDF since 2014 with regards to the content of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the MEF (objectives, activities, publications, transparency, operating, organisational and funding modalities) and the capacity-building objectives of the civil society included in the VPA, as well as the links which the IO maintains with other civil society organizations,
• Draft a Description of the Action and a Budget for the next direct grant to CADGF to carry out mandated Independent Observation and guidelines for the Call for Proposals for Non-Mandated Independent Monitoring Support

The objective of this study was to carry out an assessment to establish the needs for: (a) dedicated Secretariat and (b) a voluntary Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) for the Kimberley Process (KP).

• The comprehensive needs assessment identified possible forms of both structures taking into consideration the needs to be addressed by each of the two entities and the available resources.
• The experts, among others, reflected on the tasks and responsibilities of a dedicated Secretariat, the possibility of further building on the existing administrative structure (ASM) of the KP with a view to creating a coordinated platform, the possible venue of a Secretariat ensuring accessibility, the management and staffing of a Secretariat etc. Furthermore, the experts reflected on the needs to be addressed by a voluntary MDTF and outline its structure, mechanism, staffing needs etc.
• They also explored to what extent a voluntary MDTF could be embedded in the Kimberley Process dedicated Secretariat. All matters related to the well-functioning of the new entity, including the appointment of a Trustee/Fund manager and the establishment of all necessary conditions for receiving funds from donors in the context of grant or other type of agreements were analysed by the experts.

The purpose of the Experts Mission was to collect factual information concerning the electoral process, in line with the criteria contained in the Commission Communication on Electoral Assistance and Observation [COM(2000)191]. Moreover, the experts produced strategic analysis and reporting on the ongoing electoral processes and will provide inputs for electoral reform as well as confidence enhancing measures, during and after the elections.

The objectives of the mission were the following:

• Assess all aspects of the electoral process in light of international commitments and relevant national legislation of Colombia; evaluate openness, comprehensiveness and adherence to the rules of the different phases of the process, including voting, counting and possibly treatment of complaints; and make recommendations in the area of electoral reform
• Assess the implementation of previous EU (and non-EU) election related missions’ recommendations and propose targeted recommendations the authorities of Colombia should take in order to improve the election framework
• If possible, provide analysis to help identify needs and potential for additional bilateral or EU electoral support
• Prepare a draft Final Mission Report (max. 30 pages), in consultation with representatives of EC/EEAS services presenting an overview of the pre-election situation
• Following final de-briefing with EC/EEAS services in Brussels incorporate additional comments into the draft report and provide Commission and EEAS services with a Final Report.

The overall objective of this programme was to support Madagascar’s Civil Society and promote good governance at local and national level, working towards more independence and the increased credibility of the NSAs.

This action primarily aimed to broaden the spectrum of European Aid beneficiaries amongst the Malagasy NSAs, in particular promoting the support of emerging actors in the rural world and in urban centres:

• Particular attention was paid to youth and women’s associations. Targeted capacity-building activities, local support by operators selected through service contracts, and study trips in the region were carried out. Moreover, small subsidies were granted to a limited number of initiatives to enable them to structure themselves and to increase their participation in economic and social spheres;
• Furthermore, transparency, accountability and the decision-making process of the NSAs were taken into account in the programme to the greatest extent possible, with a view to strengthening their credibility with citizens, and towards the government, local authorities and financial and technical partners. Governance initiatives in key sectors at communal and intercommunal level, were financed and accompanied; the concept of learning by doing and coaching was applied throughout the process;
• The programme also worked towards increasing public participation in eligible areas in political, social and economic spheres. To this end, the Programme to Support Madagascar’s Civil Society is financing NSA projects (priority being placed on level 4 NSAs) involved in the sensitisation and civic education of citizens, to increase their participation in politics (local and national level); moreover, the programme had to facilitate a multi-actor dialogue on the role of civil society in promoting a more conducive environment for NSAs working in this domain;
• Promotion of the structuring of the NSAs involved in governance initiatives. In particular, identifying and accompanying civil society initiatives to strengthen their involvement in the process of citizen control of public action (followed by the implementation of public policy, budget monitoring,…); the programme also supported the exchange of best practices and experience with other African NSAs by organising targeted study voyages and/or twinning with initiatives that have already established their structure and are operational in the region;
• Finally, the programme facilitated the following elements: building on experience, producing information and knowhow about NSAs, and about opportunities and possibilities for their participation in the preparation, follow-up and implementation of development policies. The programme also promoted access to this information and knowhow.

The implementation of the programmed activities strictly followed the procedures of the 10th EDF. A monitoring system of the technical, contractual, financial and accounting aspects ensured that the results expected from the programme were achieved, and that resources were mobilised and used with the desired efficiency and effectiveness.

A focus was put on very small initiatives, mainly managed by women.

The overall objective of the programme was the promotion in Belarus of green economy mechanisms through support to the relevant national efforts at policy, legislative, institutional, operational and international levels. This was achieved through the EU financial investments to Belarusian human, as well as natural and built capital.

The specific purposes of the Programme were the following:

• to identify and develop the main mechanisms of green economy development and to provide institutional and legislative support to the Ministry of Natural Resources in this regard;
• to extend international co-operation between Belarus and the EU, including sharing information on environmental data, and to intensify people to people contacts by transfer of EU knowledge, skills, experience and technologies to the personnel of the Ministry of Environment and its regional bodies;
• to promote green economy decision making and production/consumption patterns through support and implementation of small green initiatives, pilot projects and visibility/public awareness projects.