[{"bbox": [111, 126, 1143, 208], "category": "List-item", "text": "limited. CSOs tend to identify their priorities in the light of the international agenda and short- and medium-term funding opportunities. As a result, there is weak mobilisation of grassroots actors, who are involved in a top-down rather than bottom-up approach that would give real voice to community concerns."}, {"bbox": [79, 219, 1143, 511], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Other technical and financial development partners, notably those implementing EU interventions, such as the United Nations system and EU Member States' agencies. Various Technical and Financial Partners (TFPs) are involved in the implementation of specific programmes financed by the EU, notably the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and EU Member State agencies such as the Camões Institute (Portuguese cooperation) within regional and national projects or ENABEL (Belgian cooperation) within the professional training RESET programme. However, these relations are so far ad hoc and not very integrated; there is some consultation on individual strategies and interventions, but there is no formal, effective, efficient and regular aid coordination mechanism that brings together all the TFPs in Guinea-Bissau. The effective Team Europe response to Covid-19 and subsequent joint elaboration of the Team Europe Initiatives have demonstrated the potential and benefits for joining up forces and resources with EU Member States in view of achieving transformational impact in the development of Guinea-Bissau."}, {"bbox": [68, 563, 575, 597], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION"}, {"bbox": [111, 626, 535, 658], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.1 Objectives and Expected Outputs"}, {"bbox": [79, 682, 1143, 737], "category": "Text", "text": "The **Overall Objective** (Impact) of this action is to support the implementation of the EU cooperation in the country and strengthen its impact while reinforcing the partnership with Guinea-Bissau."}, {"bbox": [79, 760, 654, 788], "category": "Text", "text": "The **Specific(s) Objective(s) (Outcomes)** of this action are to:"}, {"bbox": [111, 800, 1100, 828], "category": "List-item", "text": "1. Provide technical assistance and support related to the implementation of the MIP and national strategies"}, {"bbox": [111, 838, 1143, 890], "category": "List-item", "text": "2. Facilitate assistance and technical support to local coordination mechanisms, including possible Team Europe Initiatives"}, {"bbox": [111, 904, 1143, 956], "category": "List-item", "text": "3. Enable strategic communication and public diplomacy initiatives to promote the EU's objectives and priorities in the world, in Africa and in Guinea-Bissau"}, {"bbox": [79, 981, 1122, 1010], "category": "Text", "text": "The **Outputs** to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives (Outcomes) are:"}, {"bbox": [101, 1021, 1143, 1103], "category": "List-item", "text": "1.1. Contributing to Outcome 1 (or Specific Objective 1) National authorities and civil society capacities are strengthened for the design and implementation of national development strategies, particularly through capacity building and policy dialogue."}, {"bbox": [101, 1113, 1143, 1168], "category": "List-item", "text": "1.2. Contributing to Outcome 1 (or Specific Objective 1) EU interventions are correctly identified, formulated and implemented."}, {"bbox": [97, 1179, 1143, 1260], "category": "List-item", "text": "2.1. Contributing to Outcome 2 (or Specific Objective 2) Coordination mechanisms aimed at improving aid effectiveness, including Team Europe approach and dialogue/interface between the EU and the government, are revitalized and functioning."}, {"bbox": [97, 1271, 1143, 1350], "category": "List-item", "text": "3.1. Contributing to Outcome 3 (or Specific Objective 3) Cooperation actors, partners and the general public are sensitized and informed about the EU policies, priorities, and values and EU support to the country is well communicated and visible."}, {"bbox": [111, 1391, 395, 1419], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.2 Indicative Activities"}, {"bbox": [79, 1447, 845, 1473], "category": "Text", "text": "Given the nature of this action, the list of activities is indicative and not exhaustive."}, {"bbox": [79, 1486, 1143, 1540], "category": "Text", "text": "*Activities related to Output 1.1: National authorities and civil society capacities are strengthened for the design and implementation of national development strategies, particularly through capacity building and policy dialogue*"}, {"bbox": [79, 1551, 1143, 1607], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Technical assistance to support the design, revision and implementation of national legal and strategic policy frameworks, in line with the principles and provisions of the international legal instruments;"}, {"bbox": [1048, 1689, 1157, 1715], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 5 of 17"}]