[{"bbox": [217, 119, 1084, 265], "category": "List-item", "text": "implementation of the Bhutan's Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) sector policy, with the specific objective to promote sustainable agri-food systems in the country and contribute to: a) fostering economic diversification of the RNR sector, b) sustainable management and conservation of natural resources, and c) enhanced food and nutrition security."}, {"bbox": [144, 276, 1084, 389], "category": "List-item", "text": "(6) The action entitled 'Promoting Inclusive, Sustainable, and Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Bhutan' will strengthen national capacities and drive RNR sector policy reforms through structured policy dialogue, effective sector coordination and solution centric technical assistance activities."}, {"bbox": [144, 405, 1084, 463], "category": "List-item", "text": "(7) Pursuant to Article 26(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947, indirect management is to be used for the implementation of the action."}, {"bbox": [144, 476, 1084, 677], "category": "List-item", "text": "(8) 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. 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 Regulation⁶ and, if necessary, to appropriate supervisory measures in accordance with Article 154(5) thereof before a contribution agreement can be signed."}, {"bbox": [144, 690, 1084, 748], "category": "List-item", "text": "(9) 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, 760, 1084, 849], "category": "List-item", "text": "(10) In order to allow for flexibility in the implementation of the annual 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, 860, 1084, 948], "category": "List-item", "text": "(11) The action plan provided for in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe Committee established under Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2021/947."}, {"bbox": [144, 959, 480, 985], "category": "Section-header", "text": "HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:"}, {"bbox": [568, 1002, 658, 1026], "category": "Section-header", "text": "Article 1"}, {"bbox": [535, 1031, 695, 1058], "category": "Section-header", "text": "The action plan"}, {"bbox": [144, 1071, 1084, 1130], "category": "Text", "text": "The annual financing decision, constituting the annual action plan for the implementation of the annual action plan in favour of Bhutan for 2021, as set out in the Annex, is adopted."}, {"bbox": [144, 1142, 645, 1171], "category": "Text", "text": "The action plan shall include the following action:"}, {"bbox": [144, 1183, 1084, 1238], "category": "Text", "text": "'Promoting Inclusive, Sustainable, and Resilient Agri-Food Systems in Bhutan' set out in the Annex."}, {"bbox": [568, 1255, 658, 1279], "category": "Section-header", "text": "Article 2"}, {"bbox": [519, 1284, 711, 1308], "category": "Section-header", "text": "Union contribution"}, {"bbox": [144, 1323, 1084, 1411], "category": "Text", "text": "The maximum Union contribution for the implementation of the action plan for 2021 is set at EUR 15 000 000, and shall be financed from the appropriations entered in the budget line B2021-14.020131-C1-INTPA of the general budget of the Union."}, {"bbox": [144, 1424, 1084, 1482], "category": "Text", "text": "The appropriations provided for in the first paragraph may also cover interest due for late payment."}, {"bbox": [144, 1545, 1084, 1595], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁶ 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, 623, 1682], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "2"}, {"bbox": [1105, 1638, 1170, 1682], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}]