[{"bbox": [96, 152, 1134, 260], "category": "Text", "text": "placed in promoting the participation of women and young people in the articulation spaces stimulated in the cooperation actions. This Action will complement other initiatives in support of civil society organisations (CSOs) in the dimensions above mentioned, including those identified under the calls for proposals of the thematic CSO budget line."}, {"bbox": [96, 284, 1134, 552], "category": "Text", "text": "**Cooperation facility:** This cooperation facility will allow for the provision of capacity building and technical assistance in support to the EU partnership with Cuba, mostly in relation or complementary to the intervention policy areas to achieve the results and impact of the EU cooperation agenda as a whole, but also open to new needs that may emerge, including those identified in the dialogues under the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement. The cooperation facility aims to support all phases of the project/programme cycle with an emphasis on their participatory nature, and address specific needs of EU-Cuba political and policy dialogues in key areas. The facility will also facilitate EU coordination with the EU Member States, UN and other key development actors and in the framework of the Team Europe Initiative on Inclusive Ecological Transition. In order to show the level, depth and impact of EU-Cuba cooperation, the facility will support strategic communication and public diplomacy, by encouraging participatory approaches and promoting communication for development."}, {"bbox": [85, 604, 323, 638], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 2 RATIONALE"}, {"bbox": [85, 671, 235, 698], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 2.1 Context"}, {"bbox": [96, 716, 1134, 851], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU-Cuba partnership has gained importance since the adoption of the PDCA in 2017. Cooperation is a key entry point to advance on areas of shared interests and which can bring socio-economic change. The MIP is built around two priority areas: 1) Inclusive ecological transition through sustainable and participatory municipalities and 2) Modernising the economy, maximising the potential of all economic actors in key sectors, in particular SMEs. In turn, the MIP contributes to Global Gateways on Climate Change, Energy, Health and Digitalisation."}, {"bbox": [96, 875, 1134, 980], "category": "Text", "text": "The proposed Action Document will provide capacity building and targeted support to ensure the effective implementation of the MIP priorities¹, the Team Europe Initiative on Ecological Transition, the EU-Cuba Roadmap for engagement with CSOs, the EU-Cuba Gender Implementation Plan, and deliver on EU strategic communication."}, {"bbox": [96, 1008, 1134, 1248], "category": "Text", "text": "The Team Europe Initiative is a way of strengthening coordination, coherence and complementarities of actions to scale up European impact and raise Europe as partner of reference. In coherence with Cuban priorities and the EU commitment towards climate-neutrality by 2050, the Team Europe Initiative in Cuba will focus on inclusive ecological transition, specifically on the areas of promotion of sustainable agriculture; availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation; access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and clean energy for all; inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable local development; climate change adaptation and mitigation. The initiative will have a local dimension, supporting pilot municipalities towards sustainability; a national dimension, supporting the development and implementation of relevant policies, investments and promoting the participation of all economic actors; and a regional and global dimension by fostering cooperation with third countries."}, {"bbox": [96, 1273, 1134, 1434], "category": "Text", "text": "Another dimension covered by this Action is the regional networking and exchanges with the Latin America and Caribbean countries. There are great opportunities for joint actions with Caribbean countries, with which Cuba shares many challenges, especially those related to climate change and increased disaster risks. On the other hand, Cuban achievements in some areas such as health, disaster management, biotechnology and the link of culture and development, together with its capacity, tradition and vocation of South-South cooperation, offers a relevant space to explore triangular cooperation while promoting greater regional socio-economic integration."}, {"bbox": [96, 1458, 1134, 1591], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU-Cuba Roadmap for engagement with civil society is a joint initiative between the EU and its Member States present in the country to strengthen the EU's partnership with civil society and support its efforts. The Roadmap articulates the EU's commitment to civil society in the design and implementation of its cooperation, in the participation of civil society in the political dialogue; in EU operational support to CSOs; in the integration of CSOs in EU cooperation sectors; and in the coordination and division of labour of the EU."}, {"bbox": [85, 1620, 263, 1646], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹ Cuba (europa.eu)"}, {"bbox": [1038, 1680, 1144, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 4 of 13"}]