Multi-country cooperation instruments

The EC supports the reform and transition processes underway in the EU’s Neighbouring Partner Countries through a number of operational and highly complementary cooperation instruments: TAIEX, Twinning and SIGMA.

These effective tools facilitate the enforcement of the agreements between the EU and the Partner Countries. They 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.
 
The Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF) supports the Partner Countries in carrying out necessary infrastructure investments in view of their sustainable economic development.
 
Cross-Border Cooperation (CBC) reinforces cooperation between regions of EU Member States and Partner Countries on EU's external borders.
 
 
Cross-Border Cooperation
 
 
 
TAIEX
 
TWINNING
 
 

 

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.

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