[{"bbox": [141, 154, 1134, 241], "category": "Text", "text": "and will be gradually harmonized with the GRZ M&E systems. Project-specific logframes will be\ndefined in the respective contributions agreements and during the inception phases, in a way that\nwill allow as much as possible for aggregation of results of the Action globally."}, {"bbox": [141, 241, 1134, 356], "category": "Text", "text": "The selection of implementing partners will also be based on their current M&E systems, to include\ncomprehensive results-based monitoring systems which assigns clear responsibilities for data\ncollection and reporting and ensures that all relevant data to report on the indicators in the log frame\nis collected on a regular basis."}, {"bbox": [141, 356, 1134, 443], "category": "Text", "text": "In addition, the implementing partners will be required to contribute to the regular and structured\nmonitoring of the results achieved by EU-funded actions through OPSYS. This responsibility will\ninclude encoding of the log-frame and regularly update indicator values in OPSYS."}, {"bbox": [141, 443, 1134, 529], "category": "Text", "text": "All monitoring and reporting shall assess how the action is considering the principle of gender equality, human rights-based approach32, and rights of persons with disabilities including inclusion and diversity indicators shall be disaggregated at least by sex age, and disability when applicable."}, {"bbox": [130, 544, 308, 572], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 5.2 Evaluation"}, {"bbox": [141, 588, 1134, 646], "category": "Text", "text": "Having regard to the nature of the action, a finalevaluationmay be carried out for this action or its\ncomponents via independent consultantscontracted by the Commission."}, {"bbox": [141, 646, 1134, 733], "category": "Text", "text": "It will be carried out for accountability and learning purposes at various levels (including for policy\nrevision), taking into account in particular the fact that this action is the first in a long time that\ntargets the mining sector in"}, {"bbox": [141, 733, 1134, 877], "category": "Text", "text": "Zambia, and it is an important action for the EU-Zambia CRM partnership. The Commission shall\ninform the implementing partner at least 3 months in advance of the dates envisaged for the\nevaluation missions. The implementing partner shall collaborate efficiently and effectively with the\nevaluation experts, and inter alia provide them with all necessary information and documentation, as\nwell as access to the project premises and activities."}, {"bbox": [141, 877, 1134, 990], "category": "Text", "text": "Evaluation shall also assess to what extent the action is taking into account the human rights-based\napproach as well as how it contributes to gender equality and women's empowerment and disability\ninclusion. Expertise on human rights, disability and gender equality will be ensured in the evaluation\nteams."}, {"bbox": [141, 990, 1134, 1108], "category": "Text", "text": "The evaluation reports may be shared with the partners and other key stakeholders following the best\npractice of evaluation dissemination. The implementing partner and the Commission shall analyse\nthe conclusions and recommendations of the evaluations and, where appropriate, apply the necessary\nadjustments."}, {"bbox": [141, 1108, 814, 1138], "category": "Text", "text": "Evaluation services may be contracted under a framework contract."}, {"bbox": [130, 1153, 446, 1181], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 5.3 Audit and Verifications"}, {"bbox": [141, 1196, 1107, 1283], "category": "Text", "text": "Without prejudice to the obligations applicable to contracts concluded for the implementation of\nthis action, the Commission may, on the basis of a risk assessment, contract independent audit or\nverification assignments for one or several contracts or agreements."}, {"bbox": [130, 1310, 1066, 1344], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 6 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY"}, {"bbox": [141, 1374, 1134, 1433], "category": "Text", "text": "The 2021-2027 programming cycle will adopt a new approach to pooling, programming and deploying strategic communication and public diplomacy resources."}, {"bbox": [141, 1459, 1134, 1548], "category": "Text", "text": "In line with the 2022 \"Communicating and Raising EU Visibility: Guidance for External Actions\",\nit will remain a contractual obligation for all entities implementing EU-funded external actions to\ninform the relevant audiences of the Union's support for their work by displaying the EU emblem"}, {"bbox": [130, 1577, 1143, 1647], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³² In particular the HRBA Working Principles: Applying all human rights for all; meaningful and inclusive participation and access to decision-making; non-discrimination and equality; accountability and rule of law for all; and transparency and access to information supported by disaggregated data."}, {"bbox": [625, 1654, 650, 1677], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "32"}]