[{"bbox": [129, 161, 754, 195], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 4 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS"}, {"bbox": [129, 227, 427, 258], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.1 Financing Agreement"}, {"bbox": [141, 286, 1018, 314], "category": "Text", "text": "To implement this Action, it is envisaged to conclude a financing agreement with Mozambique."}, {"bbox": [129, 340, 555, 371], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.2 Indicative Implementation Period"}, {"bbox": [141, 387, 1092, 466], "category": "Text", "text": "The indicative operational implementation period of this action, during which the activities described in section 3 will be carried out and the corresponding contracts and agreements implemented, is 48 months from the date of adoption by the entry into force of the financing agreement."}, {"bbox": [141, 467, 1072, 520], "category": "Text", "text": "Extensions of the implementation period may be agreed by the Commission's responsible authorising officer by amending this Financing Decision and the relevant contracts and agreements."}, {"bbox": [129, 559, 743, 591], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.3 Implementation of the Budget Support Component"}, {"bbox": [129, 608, 162, 631], "category": "Text", "text": "n/a"}, {"bbox": [129, 656, 486, 687], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.4 Implementation Modalities"}, {"bbox": [141, 715, 1110, 793], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission will ensure that the EU appropriate rules and procedures for providing financing to third parties are respected, including review procedures, where appropriate, and compliance of the action with EU restrictive measures⁶."}, {"bbox": [129, 822, 631, 849], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 4.4.1 Indirect Management with an entrusted entity"}, {"bbox": [141, 876, 1134, 1036], "category": "Text", "text": "A part of this Action may be implemented in indirect management by entrusted Entity 1. This implementation entails activities in relation to outcome 1 outputs 1.1 (Strengthen the technical capacities of electoral stakeholders to promote credible and inclusive electoral processes); 1.2 (Enhance transparency in the electoral process through greater public outreach and information sharing by EMBs to the voters' population) and 1.3 (Improve electoral operations planning and electoral processes during the electoral cycle including during the crisis such as pandemics, natural disasters, security threats and political violence)."}, {"bbox": [141, 1047, 743, 1075], "category": "Text", "text": "The envisaged entity will be selected using the following criteria:"}, {"bbox": [141, 1081, 1134, 1131], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Technical competence and experience in the provision of technical assistance to Electoral Management Bodies."}, {"bbox": [141, 1140, 1134, 1193], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Administrative capacity and experience to implement this type of intervention due to its mandate and expertise."}, {"bbox": [141, 1200, 470, 1227], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Recognised political neutrality;"}, {"bbox": [141, 1239, 748, 1266], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Broad worldwide expertise and experience in electoral issues."}, {"bbox": [141, 1278, 790, 1306], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Experience in the implementation of programmes in Mozambique."}, {"bbox": [141, 1330, 1134, 1385], "category": "Text", "text": "In case the envisaged entity would need to be replaced, the Commission's services may select a replacement entity using the same criteria. If the entity is replaced, the decision to replace it needs to be justified."}, {"bbox": [141, 1396, 1134, 1529], "category": "Text", "text": "Exception to the non-retroactivity of costs: The Commission authorises that the costs incurred by entity 1 may be recognised as eligible as of the date of 01/04/2023 because of the nature of the immediate preparation of activities for the electoral cycle 2023-2024. Municipal elections are foressen in October 2023 and General elections in October 2024. Timely preparation and management of the process is essential to ensure orderly elections and avoid political violence."}, {"bbox": [1027, 1680, 1143, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 20 of 25"}]