[{"bbox": [217, 120, 1084, 174], "category": "List-item", "text": "in development processes and (ii) promote sustainable and inclusive growth and job\ncreation."}, {"bbox": [144, 190, 1086, 448], "category": "List-item", "text": "(6) The action entitled ‘Civil Society in Uganda Support Programme II (CUSP II)’ has the following objectives: the regulatory and operational environment for civil society organizations is more conducive; the meaningful and structured participation of civil society in inclusive sub-national and national development processes is strengthened; civil society organizations’ responsiveness, sustainability and resilience are enhanced. The Commission should acknowledge and accept contributions from other donors in accordance with Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation, subject to the conclusion of the relevant agreement. Where such contributions are not denominated in euro, a reasonable estimate of conversion should be made."}, {"bbox": [144, 462, 1086, 807], "category": "List-item", "text": "(7) The action entitled ‘Supporting sustainable investments in the agriculture sector in Uganda’ has the following objectives: to contribute towards a sustainable and inclusive growth and job creation in Uganda; to promote growth and job creation by investing in fully integrated and sustainable agribusiness Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) that create and retain wealth within Uganda; to contribute to the increased security of land rights and enhanced access to finance resulting in improved livelihoods, food security, and poverty alleviation for small-scale farmers, in particular for women and marginalised groups in Central Uganda. The Commission should acknowledge and accept contributions from other donors in accordance with Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation, subject to the conclusion of the relevant agreement. Where such contributions are not denominated in euro, a reasonable estimate of conversion should be made."}, {"bbox": [144, 822, 1084, 880], "category": "List-item", "text": "(8) Pursuant to NDICI-Global Europe Article 26(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 indirect management is to be used for the implementation of the action."}, {"bbox": [144, 893, 1084, 1009], "category": "List-item", "text": "(9) 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": [202, 1021, 1086, 1137], "category": "Text", "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 Regulation⁵ and, if necessary, to appropriate supervisory measures in accordance with Article 154(5) thereof before a contribution agreement can be signed."}, {"bbox": [144, 1150, 1086, 1207], "category": "List-item", "text": "(10) 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, 1220, 1084, 1307], "category": "List-item", "text": "(11) 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, 1319, 1086, 1406], "category": "List-item", "text": "(12) The action plan provided for in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument Committee – Global Europe established under Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2021/947."}, {"bbox": [144, 1545, 1084, 1595], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁵ Except for the cases referred to in Article 154(6) of the Financial Regulation, where the Commission may decide, not to require an ex-ante assessment."}, {"bbox": [58, 1638, 126, 1682], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}, {"bbox": [607, 1659, 624, 1682], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "2"}, {"bbox": [1105, 1638, 1170, 1682], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}]