[{"bbox": [144, 119, 1086, 236], "category": "List-item", "text": "(4) The Commission has adopted the Multiannual Indicative Programmes for Saba, for Saint-Barthélemy and for Sint Eustatius for the period 2021-2027⁶, which set out the following priorities: sustainable and resilient energy in Saba, disaster risk management in Saint-Barthélemy and sustainable agriculture in Sint Eustatius."}, {"bbox": [144, 247, 1086, 365], "category": "List-item", "text": "(5) The objectives pursued by the annual action plan to be financed under the Decision (EU) 2021/1764 are to contribute to the green and resilient transition of the three islands Saba, Saint-Barthélemy and Sint Eustatius in the Caribbean region, as also laid out by their Multiannual Indicative Programmes (MIPs)."}, {"bbox": [144, 376, 1086, 522], "category": "List-item", "text": "(6) The action entitled ‘Sector Budget Support Programme for Sustainable and Resilient Energy in Saba’ aims to support the implementation of Saba’s energy strategy towards sustainable, affordable and reliable energy supply. To do so, the action will expand the infrastructures for renewable energy and increase the energy efficiency and climate resilience of the energy sector."}, {"bbox": [144, 533, 1086, 705], "category": "List-item", "text": "(7) The action entitled ‘Sector Budget Support Programme for Disaster Risk Management in Saint-Barthélemy’ aims to support the implementation of Saint-Barthélemy’s disaster risk management policy towards an integrated and long-term approach. To do so, the action will enhance disaster preparedness, improve the capacity to accommodate people in safe shelters and reduce the impact of disasters on digital infrastructure and related services."}, {"bbox": [144, 718, 1086, 894], "category": "List-item", "text": "(8) The action entitled ‘Sector Budget Support Programme for Sustainable Agriculture in Sint Eustatius’ aims to support the implementation of Sint Eustatius’ policy framework towards the development of a sustainable agriculture, which contributes to a healthy natural environment, ensure basic food security and create economic opportunities. To do so, the action will strengthen the sector governance and will create a conducive environment for sustainable agriculture."}, {"bbox": [144, 905, 1086, 990], "category": "List-item", "text": "(9) Applicable in pursuance of Article 81 of Decision (EU) 2021/1764, indirect management is to be used for the implementation of the actions set out in Annex I, Annex II and Annex III."}, {"bbox": [144, 1004, 1086, 1121], "category": "List-item", "text": "(10) The Commission is to ensure a level of protection of the financial interests of the Union with regards to entities and persons entrusted with the implementation of Union funds by indirect management as provided for in Article 154(3) of the Financial Regulation."}, {"bbox": [217, 1132, 1086, 1250], "category": "List-item", "text": "To this end, such entities and persons are to be subject to an assessment of their systems and procedures in accordance with Article 154(4) of the Financial Regulation⁷ and, if necessary, to appropriate supervisory measures in accordance with Article 154(5) thereof before a contribution agreement can be signed."}, {"bbox": [144, 1261, 1086, 1320], "category": "List-item", "text": "(11) It is necessary to allow for the payment of interest due for late payment on the basis of Article 116(5) of the Financial Regulation."}, {"bbox": [144, 1331, 1086, 1419], "category": "List-item", "text": "(12) In order to allow for flexibility in the implementation of the action plan, it is appropriate to allow changes which should not be considered substantial for the purposes of Article 110(5) of the Financial Regulation."}, {"bbox": [144, 1497, 1086, 1546], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁶ Commission Decision on the adoption of the 9 Multiannual Indicative Programmes for Overseas Countries and Territories for the period 2021-2027 C(2021)9164 final of 15.12.2021."}, {"bbox": [144, 1546, 1086, 1596], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁷ Except for the cases of Article 154(6) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046, where the Commission may decide, not to require an ex-ante assessment."}, {"bbox": [58, 1637, 126, 1683], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}, {"bbox": [607, 1658, 624, 1683], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "2"}, {"bbox": [1104, 1637, 1170, 1683], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}]