[{"bbox": [286, 154, 465, 206], "category": "Text", "text": "partnerships that\nare not sustainable."}, {"bbox": [93, 228, 253, 251], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Lessons Learnt:**"}, {"bbox": [93, 272, 1162, 414], "category": "Text", "text": "Overall risks are limited due to the nature of the facility, which is an on-demand instrument managed directly by the EU. The interplay between coalition politics, elite-based networks and aspirations for reform of various segments of the population, as well as Malaysia's foreign policy stance, create a complex geopolitical, policy and communication environment. Flexibility is key to responding and adapting to changes and to new or expanding areas of potential cooperation."}, {"bbox": [85, 448, 397, 478], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.5 The Intervention Logic"}, {"bbox": [97, 494, 604, 520], "category": "Text", "text": "The underlying intervention logic for this action is that:"}, {"bbox": [95, 539, 1159, 881], "category": "Text", "text": "**IF** the scope and inclusiveness of the policy dialogues is broadened; the cooperation with a diversity of stakeholders (including civil society and the private sector) is strengthened; the awareness of the benefits of cooperation with the EU is enhanced **AND** a virtuous cycle of dialogues, partnerships on mutual interests, and strategic communication efforts is initiated **THEN** the effectiveness of the dialogue between the EU and Malaysia will be enhanced; the interests, principles, policies and values of the EU and Malaysia will be more closely aligned (including on human rights and gender equality, focussing on the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Gateway); the approval of the EU and of its role will increase. **IF** the effectiveness of the dialogue between the EU and Malaysia is enhanced; the interests, principles, policies and values of the EU and Malaysia are more closely aligned; the approval of the EU and of its role increases **AND** the PCA implementation, potential future FTA negotiations, and external dimension of EU policies provide the impetus for engagement **THEN** the EU-Malaysia partnership and cooperation will be strengthened for the sustainable and inclusive development of all stakeholders and groups."}, {"bbox": [95, 899, 1159, 1155], "category": "Text", "text": "These outcomes/outputs are mutually reinforcing. For instance, dialogues on specific policies, either in the context of formal processes or ad hoc discussions with government and/or non-government stakeholders, can lead to requests from partners for follow-up activities, such as capacity-building or technical assistance to support the implementation of specific measures or to deepen knowledge and understanding of particular issues, thereby strengthening the dialogue further. Conversely, policy outreach and advocacy based on solid evidence gathering can spur dialogue by raising awareness of key facts, issues, interests and the impact of policies on various groups and/or dispel misinformation. The key assumption is that the prospect of the implementation of the PCA and an eventual resumption of the negotiations for an FTA will provide the main framework and impetus for engagement, as well as the external dimension of EU policies that may affect Malaysia in the years to come."}, {"bbox": [1023, 1680, 1142, 1704], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 11 of 17"}]