[{"bbox": [141, 153, 1134, 206], "category": "Text", "text": "publication of annual reports by MDAs does not occur. Further, the Delegation was not able to find any of\nthe reports filed by MDAs to the Cabinet Office on its website."}, {"bbox": [141, 232, 1134, 392], "category": "Text", "text": "The statistical and monitoring systems as well as the quality of official data in the policy field covered have been assessed. This assessment has fed into the design of the action as follows: TA support will be provided to support the monitoring and reporting function. Additionally, as a part of laying the foundation, to encourage the systematic publication of the annual reports of all participating ministries on their websites, they are required to submit copies of these reports to the Delegation. These elements will be key agenda items in the policy dialogue for Digital Jamaica."}, {"bbox": [130, 405, 325, 433], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 5.2 Evaluation"}, {"bbox": [141, 498, 1044, 551], "category": "Text", "text": "Having regard to the nature of the action, a final evaluation may be carried out for this action or its components via independent consultants contracted by the Commission."}, {"bbox": [141, 577, 1134, 684], "category": "Text", "text": "It will be carried out for accountability and learning purposes at various levels (including for policy revision), taking into account in particular the fact that the successful implementation of digital transformation strategies needs strong evidence and lessons learned to improve effectiveness and efficiency and as a base for policy development."}, {"bbox": [141, 710, 1134, 786], "category": "Text", "text": "The evaluation of this action may be performed individually or through a joint strategic evaluation of budget support operations carried out with the partner country, other budget support providers and relevant stakeholders."}, {"bbox": [141, 819, 1134, 934], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission shall inform the implementing partner at least 30 days in advance of the dates envisaged for the evaluation missions. The implementing partner shall collaborate efficiently and effectively with the evaluation experts, and inter alia provide them with all necessary information and documentation, as well as access to the project premises and activities."}, {"bbox": [141, 962, 1071, 1069], "category": "Text", "text": "The evaluation reports may be shared with the partners and other key stakeholders following the best practice of evaluation dissemination. The implementing partner and the Commission shall analyse the conclusions and recommendations of the evaluations and, where appropriate, apply the necessary adjustments."}, {"bbox": [141, 1098, 759, 1124], "category": "Text", "text": "Evaluation services may be contracted under a framework contract."}, {"bbox": [130, 1168, 464, 1195], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 5.3 Audit and Verifications"}, {"bbox": [141, 1215, 1130, 1321], "category": "Text", "text": "Without prejudice to the obligations applicable to contracts concluded for the implementation of this action, the Commission may, on the basis of a risk assessment, contract independent audit or verification assignments for one or several contracts or agreements.\nAudit services may be contracted under a framework contract."}, {"bbox": [130, 1349, 1069, 1382], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 6 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY"}, {"bbox": [141, 1415, 1134, 1468], "category": "Text", "text": "The 2021-2027 programming cycle will adopt a new approach to pooling, programming and deploying strategic communication and public diplomacy resources."}, {"bbox": [141, 1494, 1134, 1601], "category": "Text", "text": "It will remain a contractual obligation for all entities implementing EU-funded external actions to inform the relevant audiences of the Union's support for their work by displaying the EU emblem and a short funding statement as appropriate on all communication materials related to the actions concerned. This obligation will continue to apply equally, regardless of whether the actions concerned are implemented by the Commission,"}, {"bbox": [1027, 1681, 1143, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 35 of 42"}]