[{"bbox": [144, 119, 1086, 435], "category": "List-item", "text": "(6) The action entitled ‘Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace in Sri Lanka (SCOPE)’ seeks to advance social cohesion in order to contribute to a more inclusive, peaceful and prosperous society in Sri Lanka, by continuing and expanding the work undertaken by the EU in the field of reconciliation. The action aims to strengthen community and institutional resilience and public discourse, and provide incentives and opportunities for inter-ethnic collaboration and equitable access to resources for men and women in all their diversity and with a focus on the green economic sector. The Commission should acknowledge and accept contribution from other donors in accordance with Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation, subject to the conclusion of the relevant agreement. Where such contribution are not denominated in euro, a reasonable estimate of conversion should be made."}, {"bbox": [144, 450, 1086, 794], "category": "List-item", "text": "(7) The action entitled ‘EU Green Policy Dialogue Facility’ aims to support sustainable and inclusive growth contributing to the transition to a low-carbon, resource efficient and circular economy. The action intends to contribute to the inclusive and green recovery and transition of the Sri Lankan economy and society. Aligning with EU policy priorities, global and national agenda and building on previous ad hoc interventions, the EU will support Sri Lanka to decouple growth from carbon emissions and unsustainable production and consumption patterns through an effective sectoral policy dialogue. The Commission should acknowledge and accept contribution from other donors in accordance with Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation, subject to the conclusion of the relevant agreement. Where such contribution are not denominated in euro, a reasonable estimate of conversion should be made."}, {"bbox": [144, 809, 1086, 868], "category": "List-item", "text": "(8) Pursuant to Article 26(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947, indirect management is to be used for the implementation of the action."}, {"bbox": [144, 880, 1086, 1083], "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. 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, 1096, 1086, 1154], "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, 1165, 1086, 1253], "category": "List-item", "text": "(11) 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, 1265, 1086, 1352], "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 – Global Europe Committee established under Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2021/947."}, {"bbox": [144, 1544, 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": [59, 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"}]