[{"bbox": [129, 163, 752, 196], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 4 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS"}, {"bbox": [129, 229, 425, 259], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.1 Financing Agreement"}, {"bbox": [141, 274, 1114, 327], "category": "Text", "text": "In order to implement this Action, it is envisaged to conclude a Financing Agreement with the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka."}, {"bbox": [129, 342, 553, 372], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.2 Indicative Implementation Period"}, {"bbox": [141, 389, 1095, 468], "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 72 months from the date of entry into force of the financing agreement."}, {"bbox": [141, 469, 1071, 521], "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, 561, 1097, 593], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.3 Implementation of the Budget Support Component [For Budget Support only]- N.A."}, {"bbox": [129, 608, 483, 638], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 4.4 Implementation Modalities"}, {"bbox": [141, 666, 1098, 744], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission will ensure that the EU rules and procedures for providing financing to third parties are respected, including review procedures, where appropriate, and compliance of the Action with EU restrictive measures."}, {"bbox": [129, 773, 648, 802], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 4.4.1 Indirect Management with an Entrusted Entity"}, {"bbox": [141, 828, 1132, 882], "category": "Text", "text": "This Action may be implemented in indirect management with an entity, which will be selected by the Commission's services using the following criteria:"}, {"bbox": [179, 896, 1132, 950], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Proven track record of successful project implementation and delivery of tangible outcomes in biodiversity protection and sustainable waste management in Sri Lanka."}, {"bbox": [179, 963, 1051, 990], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Demonstrated experience in cooperation with relevant government authorities in Sri Lanka."}, {"bbox": [179, 1004, 1132, 1058], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Availability of in-house technical expertise and support systems in the sectors of biodiversity protection and sustainable waste management."}, {"bbox": [179, 1071, 1132, 1125], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Understanding and commitment to promoting the European Union's identity and branding throughout the programme."}, {"bbox": [141, 1137, 1132, 1188], "category": "Text", "text": "The implementation by this entity entails the achievement of all outcomes and outputs as outlined above in sections 3.1 and 3.6."}, {"bbox": [129, 1217, 1065, 1277], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### 4.4.2 Changes from indirect to direct management mode (and vice versa) due to exceptional circumstances (one alternative second option)."}, {"bbox": [151, 1292, 1122, 1399], "category": "Text", "text": "In case of exceptional circumstances outside of the Commission's control, if negotiations with the entity envisaged under Indirect Management mode fails, the implementation modality described in section 4.4.1 could be changed from indirect management with an entrusted entity into direct management through grants."}, {"bbox": [151, 1410, 438, 1438], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Direct Management (Grants)**"}, {"bbox": [179, 1450, 440, 1477], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**(a) Purpose of the grant(s)**"}, {"bbox": [141, 1503, 591, 1529], "category": "Text", "text": "All objectives and results mentioned in section 3."}, {"bbox": [179, 1556, 483, 1582], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**(b) Type of applicants targeted**"}, {"bbox": [141, 1610, 974, 1636], "category": "Text", "text": "The potential applicants targeted for funding include international organisations and NGOs."}, {"bbox": [1027, 1682, 1143, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 17 of 20"}]