Multi-country cooperation instruments: CBC, NIF, TWINNING, TAIEX, SIGMA

The EC supports the reform and transition processes underway in the EU’s neighbouring partner countries through proven and effective cooperation instruments: TAIEX, Twinning, SIGMA and NIF. These powerful tools facilitate the enforcement of the agreements between the EU and the Partner Countries.
 
These instruments ensure practical transfer of European know-how, supporting the partners upgrade and modernising of their institutions. They promote approximation to EU law and policies, enhance co-operation, economic integration and democratic governance, and cover a number of fields including trade, energy, environment, education, health and research.
  
CBC (Cross-Border Cooperation)
 
NIF (Neighbourhood Investment Facility)
 
TAIEX(Technical Assistance and Information Exchange)
 
Twinning
 
SIGMA

EU Cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation in the country; however, since in principle Syria is eligible for cooperation under the ENPI, activities may be taken up again once the situation improves.

http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/122168.pdf
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