[{"bbox": [97, 153, 1134, 233], "category": "Text", "text": "low level of development. In particular the low institutional capacity in the government sector and beyond is a hindrance to swift and effective responses. In this context, the promotion of decentralisation and participation – through Local Authorities and Civil Society Organisations- is critical for enhancing service delivery."}, {"bbox": [97, 259, 1134, 366], "category": "Text", "text": "Likewise, the introduction of NDICI-Global Europe creates new opportunities for Sierra Leone and EU interests especially in the political and promotion of human rights sphere. However the new modality also implies a transition period during which needs not yet fully identified are likely to emerge. It is of critical importance that the partners and stakeholders are better aware of the new EU external approaches."}, {"bbox": [97, 393, 1084, 447], "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": [97, 472, 1134, 552], "category": "Text", "text": "The expected partners and stakeholders of the action are diverse and include: the EU, EU Member States, Sierra Leone's central government bodies, sub-national governments, and Non-State Actors including business and civil society associations, business community."}, {"bbox": [97, 578, 1134, 711], "category": "Text", "text": "The proposed action will provide the EU Delegation with a useful instrument for the implementation of the initiatives identified in the MIP, but also beyond in support to the EU strategic communication and economic diplomacy. The action will allow to react quickly, when windows of opportunities to foster EU external policy's objectives arise. The specific activities are not identified ex-ante or linked to a specific policy or programme but should respect gender equality and the human rights-based approach."}, {"bbox": [97, 737, 1134, 791], "category": "Text", "text": "The flexibility in the planning of the activities and hence the responsiveness of the instrument as well as the wide range of modalities which can be targeted will be critical to the efficiency of the support measures."}, {"bbox": [97, 817, 1134, 923], "category": "Text", "text": "On the basis of a strategic plan, to be drawn up by the Delegation, support measures will implement activities aimed at increasing awareness and communication of EU values, interests, in particular Team Europe approach and actions including public outreach events and campaigns. The strategic plan will also integrate the political communication aspects financed under the Press and Information budget."}, {"bbox": [86, 951, 604, 983], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION"}, {"bbox": [86, 1017, 508, 1048], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.1 Objectives and Expected Outputs"}, {"bbox": [97, 1090, 1113, 1143], "category": "Text", "text": "The overall objective of the action is to promote a sustainable socio-economic development in the country, and to enhance the EU's global agenda, values and positions in Sierra Leone."}, {"bbox": [97, 1170, 483, 1196], "category": "Text", "text": "The Specific Objectives of this action are:"}, {"bbox": [135, 1197, 572, 1221], "category": "List-item", "text": "1. To facilitate the implementation of the MIP"}, {"bbox": [135, 1223, 1134, 1276], "category": "List-item", "text": "2. To increase awareness, understanding and perception of the EU and Global Gateway delivered as Team Europe"}, {"bbox": [135, 1277, 1086, 1302], "category": "List-item", "text": "3. To promote Local Authorities (LA) and Civil Society Organisations' (CSOs) as development actors."}, {"bbox": [97, 1329, 1016, 1355], "category": "Text", "text": "The Outputs to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives are:"}, {"bbox": [97, 1381, 1134, 1434], "category": "List-item", "text": "1.1. Improved understanding of the context through analysis and research on areas relevant to the achievements of the objectives of the MIP and the TEI \"Green Pact in Sierra Leone\""}, {"bbox": [97, 1435, 989, 1460], "category": "List-item", "text": "1.2. Enhanced formulation, implementation, monitoring, audit and evaluation of EU interventions"}, {"bbox": [97, 1461, 1118, 1514], "category": "List-item", "text": "2.1. Enhanced EU visibility and appreciation through strategic communication on MIP interventions and public diplomacy on EU Global Agenda and Global Gateway"}, {"bbox": [97, 1515, 1081, 1568], "category": "List-item", "text": "3.1. Local Authorities (LA) and Civil Society Organisations' (CSOs) have enhanced capacity for advocacy, social accountability and decentralised policy implementation."}, {"bbox": [1038, 1682, 1144, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 5 of 15"}]