[{"bbox": [82, 144, 1146, 333], "category": "Text", "text": "The main stakeholder, and beneficiary, of the present action is the newly established MSEFP. Having analysed the shortcomings under EDF cooperation programmes and, moreover, due to a powerful appropriation of the new Belize – European Union partnership, the MSEFP will focus on optimal inter-ministerial coordination of the MIP actions and ensure effective connection with involved stakeholders in the country, including civil society, the business community and abroad. While mandates and roles will be further clarified and institutional capacities and procedures strengthened, it is evident that the MSEFP bears excellent potential for participatory approach as well as efficient design and implementation of MIP actions."}, {"bbox": [82, 356, 1146, 492], "category": "Text", "text": "Independent organisations that can advocate for specific issues, including human rights and gender equality (such as National Women's Commission) will be encouraged to participate. Civil Society Organisations including representatives of priority groups, such as women/girls, children, youth and indigenous peoples and people living in vulnerable situations, constitute vital stakeholders which will benefit from a strengthened coordination unit at the highest levels of the government."}, {"bbox": [82, 515, 1146, 598], "category": "Text", "text": "The international donor community is a valuable participant of this action as there is an evident need for better information flows on development assistance and analysis of adherence to the international agreements for coordination, monitoring and reporting of Official Development Aid."}, {"bbox": [73, 649, 581, 683], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION"}, {"bbox": [101, 712, 511, 745], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 3.1. Objectives and Expected Outputs"}, {"bbox": [73, 781, 517, 810], "category": "Text", "text": "The Overall Objective (Impact) of this action is:"}, {"bbox": [73, 835, 879, 863], "category": "Text", "text": "*To contribute to the implementation of the Government of Belize's development agenda.*"}, {"bbox": [73, 888, 1160, 996], "category": "Text", "text": "The Specific Objectives of this action are to provide support to the effective preparation/formulation, implementation and management of the EU-Belize cooperation, and to increase public knowledge and perception of the EU cooperation with Belize while enhancing the capacities of the Government and relevant stakeholders to efficiently implement national development objectives, through strategic communication and public diplomacy activities."}, {"bbox": [73, 1020, 1103, 1048], "category": "Text", "text": "The Outputs to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives (Outcomes) are:"}, {"bbox": [110, 1075, 1160, 1156], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Result 1: Effective and timely identification, formulation, implementation/monitoring of the priorities of the GOB-EU Cooperation Programme, including in support to regulatory convergence with the EU and other EU priorities/policies."}, {"bbox": [110, 1156, 1160, 1290], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Result 2: Improved capacity of the Government of the Belize (GOB), in particular, the Management Service for Externally Funded Projects (MSFEP) and other relevant stakeholders in the effective preparation, management and oversight of GOB-EU Cooperation Programme and in the implementation of the national development objectives and international commitments, by building, maintaining and strengthening relevant networks through public diplomacy activities."}, {"bbox": [146, 1290, 1160, 1370], "category": "Text", "text": "* Result 3: Strengthened networks and increased awareness, understanding and approval of the EU's cooperation and economic partnership with Belize, and its role in the region and world, through strategic communication and public diplomacy activities, including concerning key policies and priorities in our relationship."}, {"bbox": [101, 1387, 370, 1415], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 3.2. Indicative Activities"}, {"bbox": [73, 1455, 434, 1481], "category": "Text", "text": "Indicative activities related to Result 1:"}, {"bbox": [110, 1484, 1160, 1565], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Provision of Technical Assistance to support the identification, formulation, implementation, management and monitoring of EU-funded programmes including priorities of the GOB-EU Cooperation Programme or trade policies supporting growth and development;"}, {"bbox": [110, 1565, 884, 1593], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Studies, research and training, amongst which the launch of a PEFA assessment."}, {"bbox": [1051, 1661, 1160, 1686], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 6 of 13"}]