[{"bbox": [82, 104, 1147, 453], "category": "Text", "text": "Support under the three priority areas of the MIP will pay particular attention to European values including safeguarding of democracy, human rights, international humanitarian law, promoting gender equality and fighting against inequalities. It will raise awareness and address root causes of irregular migration and insecurity, by promoting opportunities for action in terms of creating jobs and providing better social services to a rapidly growing and young Nigerian population. It will also challenge the structural causes of gender inequality by taking a transformative approach of social/gender norms, empower women and girls as drivers for positive change, and pay particular attention to women and girls facing multiple forms of discrimination. Gender and human rights analysis will be conducted in order to identify specific barriers that women and persons living in vulnerable situations face, and by specifically addressing these barriers in the actions. Enhancing the role of the private sector, which is the engine of the economy, is equally important. Digital transformation and innovation, including in the area of public governance and human development are also key areas to be addressed by the MIP in line with key national policy documents and programmes, such as the *National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020-2030)* or the *Nigeria Innovation Programme*."}, {"bbox": [82, 475, 1147, 612], "category": "Text", "text": "In order to further raise the profile of the EU, the cooperation facility will aim to enhance the strategic communication and awareness of EU values, interests and actions for the programmes to be funded under the MIP and in the areas identified in the EU-Nigeria Ministerial Roadmap. It will also aim to manage disinformation by eliminating as much as possible the propagation of false information intended to mislead the public on issues that directly or indirectly concern the EU, its partnership objectives with Nigeria or negatively affect the EU reputation."}, {"bbox": [82, 633, 1147, 903], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU and its Member States are considered reliable political interlocutors for the Federal Government for State Governments and Civil Society Organisations. The \"Team Europe\" approach in response to the COVID-19 crisis has repositioned the EU as a strategic and trusted partner, providing a stronger point of departure for future relations. The COVID-19 crisis and sustained efforts by the EU to support Nigeria in this crisis has created a wider space to discuss reforms with the authorities, as became evident during the EU-Nigeria Ministerial Dialogue in November 2020. This action will further strengthen the EU-Nigeria strategic dialogue in key areas such as trade, investment and green partnership, peace and security (incl. maritime security), governance, gender and human rights, digitalisation, privacy and data protections, research and innovations, social development, migration and mobility and humanitarian issues. It will also support the EU cultural, climate and economic diplomacy, as well as the EU role as an investor and trade partner."}, {"bbox": [82, 925, 1147, 1062], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU can also play a greater role in strengthening multilateralism and international engagement with the Nigerian authorities and civil society on key elements of its partnership. It includes contributing to the work of the Key Political Partner Group, the Nigerian Development Partner Group and other relevant thematic groups (such as on Human Rights, Peace and Security, Migration and Mobility) and geographic groups (Ambassador's Group on the North East and Ambassador's Group on the North West)."}, {"bbox": [82, 1085, 1147, 1143], "category": "Text", "text": "Identification of main stakeholders and corresponding institutional and/or organisational issues (mandates, potential roles, and capacities) to be covered by the action:"}, {"bbox": [82, 1164, 1147, 1327], "category": "Text", "text": "The key direct stakeholders of this project are the **Federal, State and Local government authorities (duty-bearers), as well as the target population (right-holders) of each of the proposed measures.** Relevant government ministries, departments and agencies with oversight functions or with interest and mandate covering the areas of intervention under this action will be engaged to ensure better coordination in the delivery of the action activities as well as benefit from their strategic and policy guidance. Nigerian citizens domiciled in the geographical locations for which the proposed measures will be implemented are the ultimate beneficiaries of this action."}, {"bbox": [82, 1350, 1147, 1407], "category": "Text", "text": "Other stakeholders which can be recipient of funding and whose projects could benefit from the results of the outreach events and identification, formulation and implementation support exercises include:"}, {"bbox": [82, 1430, 1147, 1513], "category": "Text", "text": "**Civil society organisations, academia, private sector organisations, concerned donor partners, EU Member States agencies, and other EU institutions who will participate actively in the design and implementation of project activities.**"}, {"bbox": [82, 1511, 1147, 1646], "category": "Text", "text": "Nigeria's civil society is vibrant, active and diverse and has been thriving with the opening of the civic space after the return to civilian rule in 1999. The EU will engage with CSOs in the wider sense to include youth organisations, business associations, women's organisations, organisations representing different right-holders groups living in vulnerable situations (such as persons with disabilities and minorities), academic institutions and think tanks, faith-based organisations, traditional and religious leaders. CSOs actively working in any or all of the three priority areas"}, {"bbox": [1050, 1662, 1159, 1688], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 6 of 16"}]