[{"bbox": [85, 119, 617, 147], "category": "Page-header", "text": "### 4.4.4 Indirect Management with a pillar-assessed entity"}, {"bbox": [96, 172, 820, 200], "category": "Text", "text": "A part of this action may be implemented in indirect management with **Unicef**."}, {"bbox": [96, 200, 1157, 253], "category": "Text", "text": "This implementation entails **specific objective 1 (outcome) reduced digital gaps** and contributes specifically to output **1.1 Enhanced internet connectivity and network resilience in schools from underserved areas**"}, {"bbox": [96, 278, 1157, 382], "category": "Text", "text": "The envisaged entity has been selected using the following criteria: for output 1.1 the Action requires an international organisation such as an UN implementing agency, non-for profit organisations, NGOs, local authorities or public bodies with an already well-established and successful programme in delivering digital connections and associated services for social institutions such as schools."}, {"bbox": [96, 385, 1157, 465], "category": "Text", "text": "In case the envisaged entity mentioned above would need to be replaced, the Commission's services may select another replacement entity using the same criteria. If the entity is replaced, the decision to replace it needs to be justified."}, {"bbox": [96, 465, 1157, 517], "category": "Text", "text": "If negotiations with the above-mentioned entity fail, that part of this action may be implemented in direct management in accordance with the implementation modalities identified in section 4.4.8"}, {"bbox": [96, 544, 1157, 595], "category": "Text", "text": "A part of this action may be implemented in indirect management with **Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)**."}, {"bbox": [96, 597, 1141, 625], "category": "Text", "text": "This implementation entails **specific objectives 2 (digital economy transformation) and 3 (digital governance)**."}, {"bbox": [96, 625, 712, 650], "category": "Text", "text": "The envisaged entity has been selected using the following criteria:"}, {"bbox": [133, 650, 1157, 703], "category": "List-item", "text": "- the entity has operational credentials or has positioned itself strategically on digital economy and digital government in the context of development cooperation in Eastern Africa;"}, {"bbox": [133, 703, 1157, 756], "category": "List-item", "text": "- the entity has a track record in capacity building of the public sector involving the interface with private actors, entrepreneurship and governance"}, {"bbox": [133, 756, 1157, 810], "category": "List-item", "text": "- the entity has a significant potential in championing, the shaping and has capabilities for implementing relevant components of the TEI on Human-centred Digitalisation."}, {"bbox": [96, 835, 1138, 915], "category": "Text", "text": "Preference is given to Team Europe partners, namely an EU Member State Organisation, third donor country, EU specialised agency or international organisation. The willingness and margin to assist EU MS' organisations is considered advantageous."}, {"bbox": [96, 941, 1157, 1021], "category": "Text", "text": "In case the envisaged entity mentioned above would need to be replaced, the Commission's services may select another replacement entity using the same criteria. If the entity is replaced, the decision to replace it needs to be justified."}, {"bbox": [96, 1021, 1157, 1074], "category": "Text", "text": "If negotiations with the above-mentioned entity fail, that part of this action may be implemented in direct management in accordance with the implementation modalities identified in section 4.4.8."}, {"bbox": [96, 1100, 1089, 1128], "category": "Text", "text": "A part of this action may be implemented in indirect management with the World Bank (WB) DIME group."}, {"bbox": [96, 1128, 1157, 1205], "category": "Text", "text": "This implementation entails **all three specific objectives since it relates to setting the foundations for the better evaluation of the action.** This component is hence placed under the evaluation budget line and further described under section 5.2."}, {"bbox": [96, 1207, 1157, 1313], "category": "Text", "text": "The envisaged entity has been selected using the following criteria: it should be an organisation leading in the building of capabilities of both public and private actors for 'development impact evaluations' internationally and combining both practical expertise and methodological rigour. The entity should hold a reputed track record in translating development impact evaluation findings into action and policy improvements."}, {"bbox": [96, 1313, 1157, 1393], "category": "Text", "text": "In case the envisaged entity mentioned above would need to be replaced, the Commission's services may select another replacement entity using the same criteria. If the entity is replaced, the decision to replace it needs to be justified."}, {"bbox": [96, 1393, 1157, 1445], "category": "Text", "text": "If negotiations with the above-mentioned entity fail, that part of this action may be implemented in direct management in accordance with the implementation modalities identified in section 4.4.8."}, {"bbox": [96, 1471, 507, 1497], "category": "Section-header", "text": "#### Exception to the non-retroactivity of costs"}, {"bbox": [96, 1497, 1157, 1632], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission authorises that the costs incurred may be recognised as eligible as of March 1st 2022 because following the instructions from the European Commission, the TEI on Human-Centred Digitalisation was already formulated by mid-2020. The implementing partners implement EU funds, have been ready to commence implementation since then but could not as the EU's decision on the budget got repeatedly delayed. Preponing the eligibility of costs would allow the partner to commence minor yet relevant and lengthy preparatory work gaining"}, {"bbox": [1027, 1681, 1143, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 24 of 30"}]