[{"bbox": [84, 146, 1114, 1627], "category": "Table", "text": "<table><tr><td></td><td>widespread conflict stops programme work</td><td></td><td></td><td>public protests. If such violence occurs, the action may be adapted to a remote approach until the situation improves. Conflict sensitivity and do no harm principle will be carefully applied throughout the implementation.</td></tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Political instability</td><td>Political instability hampers the implementation of the programme</td><td>Medium</td><td>High</td><td>Politics in PNG are fluid. Votes of no confidence are possible during the programme term. The programme will keep close track of political developments and respond accordingly. The EU will maintain strong working relationships with the PNG and ABG while ensuring political impartiality.</td></tr><tr><td>Lack of sustained political will and commitment by PNG and ABG administration and official counterparts</td><td>Medium</td><td>High</td><td>The Programme will encourage ongoing political commitment by liaising closely with key Government counterparts to identify potential roadblocks and collaborative work to address any challenges.</td></tr><tr><td>Macroeconomic policies</td><td>The budget deficit, compounded by the covid-19 pandemic, may result in shortfalls in the allocation of funds to policies aimed at supporting women and groups living in vulnerable situations.</td><td>Low</td><td>Medium</td><td>The EU promotes stability-oriented policies, which leave no one behind. The EU supports PNG in diversifying its economy, in particular in the field of agriculture (11th EDF, focal sector 1).</td></tr><tr><td>Developmental risks</td><td>Institutional capacities in the public sphere are limited and not always geared towards implementing adopted policies, hindering the effectiveness of government policies.</td><td>High</td><td>Medium</td><td>Technical assistance will strengthen institutional capacities. Support will also be provided for improvement of capacities for data collection (including se diaggregated data), implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies. The EU will continue working together with other likeminded partners to address these shortcomings.</td></tr><tr><td>Corruption and fraud</td><td>Corruption is systemic and widespread. Weaknesses in the public sector favour corruption and the existing legal, regulatory and institutional framework are not sufficiently enforced.</td><td>High</td><td>Medium</td><td>In addition to measures to improve the integrity system of PNG, the EU will strengthen key pillars of PNG's integrity and accountability architecture. Implementation of effective legislation and measures to combat money laundering by PNG are being encouraged and closely monitored, including through targeted ongoing technical assistance.</td></tr><tr><td>Health-related risks</td><td>Geographically challenging region with high health risks linked to COVID-19 pandemic</td><td>High</td><td>Medium</td><td>The effects of Covid-19 on the government and counterparts of the programme, and the society at large could be detrimental. Remote support may be considered if new waves occur in PNG and AROB.</td></tr></table>"}, {"bbox": [1026, 1680, 1143, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 11 of 22"}]