[{"bbox": [82, 147, 1167, 822], "category": "Table", "text": "<table><tr><td>Political risks</td><td>Political instability. Potential difficulties to communicate in area of governance and human rights in Sri Lanka.</td><td>Medium</td><td>Medium</td><td>EU communication on policies, interests and values might have to be tweaked/adapted according to the situation.</td></tr><tr><td>Socio-cultural risks</td><td>Resistance to address structural causes of inequalities(in particular discriminatory and patriarchal norms and attitudes) and human rights violations</td><td>Medium</td><td>Medium</td><td>EU communication activities will be designed taken into account an intercultural approach and in close dialogue with Sri Lanka's institutions as duty bearers and civil society organisations (including women's rights organisations and those organisations representing the rights of those people living in vulnerable situations)</td></tr><tr><td>Economic risks</td><td>Latest economic crisis is likely to have lasting consequences. Difficult access to some supplies due to import bans in SL.</td><td>Medium</td><td>Low</td><td>EU communication adapted to highlight the economic contribution/support of the EU to Sri Lanka's economy (eg. EU is Sri Lanka's second biggest export market, SL's second biggest donor, SL's important provider of tourists, etc).</td></tr><tr><td>Internal risks</td><td>Limited choice of high-quality suppliers in the country. Logistical difficulties &amp; limited specialized human resources at the EUDEL.</td><td>Low</td><td>Medium</td><td>Specialised comms agency(ies), preferably local ones or such that have local partners, to be hired to provide stratcomm support to the EUDEL.</td></tr></table>"}, {"bbox": [93, 825, 252, 847], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Lessons Learnt:**"}, {"bbox": [93, 854, 1160, 907], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Working as 'whole of Delegation', in a team work between all sections in the Delegation to maximise & synergies strategic communication and public diplomacy efforts"}, {"bbox": [93, 908, 1160, 960], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Recruiting a high-quality communication contractor with a strong local knowledge, experience and presence is key."}, {"bbox": [85, 980, 397, 1010], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.5 The Intervention Logic"}, {"bbox": [96, 1026, 1154, 1082], "category": "Text", "text": "The underlying intervention logic for this action is to support the EU-Sri Lanka partnership. It will enable the EU to build support and partnerships for EU values and EU priorities of the MIP 2021-27."}, {"bbox": [85, 1115, 439, 1144], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.6 Logical Framework Matrix"}, {"bbox": [96, 1161, 930, 1186], "category": "Text", "text": "Given the nature of this Action a Logical Framework Matrix is not required at Action level."}, {"bbox": [85, 1245, 706, 1276], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 4 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS"}, {"bbox": [85, 1310, 380, 1340], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.1 Financing Agreement"}, {"bbox": [96, 1356, 1082, 1408], "category": "Text", "text": "In order to implement this action, it is not envisaged to conclude a financing agreement with the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka."}, {"bbox": [85, 1425, 509, 1455], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.2 Indicative Implementation Period"}, {"bbox": [96, 1471, 1130, 1549], "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 60 months from the date of adoption by the Commission of this Financing Decision."}, {"bbox": [96, 1551, 1120, 1603], "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": [1047, 1682, 1142, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 6 of 9"}]