[{"bbox": [146, 205, 763, 238], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 4 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS"}, {"bbox": [146, 271, 431, 302], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.1 Financing Agreement"}, {"bbox": [158, 330, 1150, 383], "category": "Text", "text": "In order to implement this action, it is envisaged to conclude a financing agreement with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan."}, {"bbox": [146, 410, 558, 441], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.2 Indicative Implementation Period"}, {"bbox": [158, 469, 1150, 550], "category": "Text", "text": "The indicative operational implementation period of this action, during which the activities described in section 0 will be carried out and the corresponding contracts and agreements implemented, is 42 months from the date of entry into force of the financing agreement."}, {"bbox": [158, 561, 1150, 615], "category": "Text", "text": "Extensions of the implementation period may be agreed upon by the Commission's responsible authorising officer by amending this Financing Decision and the relevant contracts and agreements."}, {"bbox": [146, 641, 1048, 673], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.3 Implementation of the Budget Support Component [For Budget Support only]"}, {"bbox": [146, 688, 183, 711], "category": "Text", "text": "NA"}, {"bbox": [146, 733, 502, 764], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.4 Implementation Modalities"}, {"bbox": [158, 792, 1150, 870], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission will ensure that the EU's appropriate rules and procedures for providing financing to third parties are respected, including review procedures, where appropriate, and compliance of the action with EU restrictive measures."}, {"bbox": [146, 898, 465, 924], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 4.4.1 Direct Management (Grants)"}, {"bbox": [146, 939, 183, 962], "category": "Text", "text": "NA"}, {"bbox": [146, 984, 474, 1010], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 4.4.2 Direct Management (Prize(s))"}, {"bbox": [146, 1026, 183, 1049], "category": "Text", "text": "NA"}, {"bbox": [146, 1072, 520, 1098], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 4.4.3 Direct Management (Procurement)"}, {"bbox": [146, 1112, 616, 1139], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 4.4.4 Indirect Management with an entrusted entity"}, {"bbox": [158, 1167, 1150, 1220], "category": "Text", "text": "This action may be implemented in indirect management with an entity which will be selected by the Commission's services using the following criteria:"}, {"bbox": [195, 1233, 983, 1259], "category": "List-item", "text": "- first-hand understanding of International Human Rights Treaties and mechanisms;"}, {"bbox": [195, 1261, 1150, 1313], "category": "List-item", "text": "- long-standing experience working on Rule of Law and Human Rights-related issues in Pakistan, supported by a presence in the country and a team of qualified core staff;"}, {"bbox": [195, 1314, 935, 1340], "category": "List-item", "text": "- good relations and track records working with the Government of Pakistan;)"}, {"bbox": [195, 1342, 964, 1368], "category": "List-item", "text": "- previous experience implementing EU-funded projects successfully in Pakistan;"}, {"bbox": [195, 1369, 922, 1395], "category": "List-item", "text": "- political leverage for the sensitive human rights issue and support to CSOs."}, {"bbox": [158, 1406, 1143, 1460], "category": "Text", "text": "The implementation by this entity entails delivering on the two objectives (outcomes) and related outputs of the action while ensuring results-based monitoring and reporting."}, {"bbox": [158, 1471, 1150, 1525], "category": "Text", "text": "If the envisaged entity needs to be replaced, the Commission's services may select a replacement entity using the same criteria. Whenever an entity is replaced, the decision to replace it must be justified."}, {"bbox": [1057, 1638, 1082, 1661], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "26"}]