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Section 2: EU Programmes Important Remark Although funding is currently only available to organisations from the EU, CEE-based NGOs are strongly encouraged to participate as partners. Priority will be given in all areas to projects that involve the CEE countries as partners. The Commission may launch a proposal to open this programme to the accession countries in the near future. The programme is intended to run from 1998-2002, therefore the last deadline for the call for proposals will be March 2002. Budget Line Number
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Objectives The programme aims to extend and strengthen existing cooperation in the matter of asylum, immigration and the crossing of external borders (and the security of travel and identity documents) within the Member States of the Union, and enhance cooperation in the same areas with accession countries. In order to meet these objectives, the programme includes the following:
Priority will be given to cooperation projects aiming to familiarise applicant countries with the accumulated body of EU law relating to the areas of asylum, immigration and the crossing of external borders. Eligibility Administrations of EU member states responsible for asylum, immigration and the crossing of external borders, or other civil service departments, in particular those responsible for training officials in these fields, and higher education and research institutions, NGOs, associations and foundations. Geographical Area EU (with participation from CEE) Deadline for Funding 31 March 2002 Contact Name Mr Patrick Lefévre Contact Address
Important Remark Funding is currently only available to organisations from the EU. The OISIN II programme is therefore not intended to provide assistance to CEE countries, although they are strongly encouraged to participate in it. OISIN II is the successor to OISIN and runs for the period 2001-2002. Its budget has increased, as has its CEE country participation. Budget Line Number
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Objectives The programme aims at encouraging cooperation between law enforcement authorities throughout the European Union through training and exchanges so each may pool knowledge on research methods, compare law enforcement techniques and improve understanding of other legal systems in the fight against drugs and terrorism. For the purposes of this programme, "law enforcement authorities†means all public bodies existing in member states which are responsible under national law for preventing, detecting and combating criminal offences. Eligibility Project leaders may be national or international, whether public or private institutions including, in particular, research institutes as well as institutions responsible for training. Geographical Area EU (with participation from CEE) Deadline for Funding 31 August 2001 (The programme for 2001 is currently running behind schedule and the deadline is the end of August. However in 2002 the deadline will likely be the end of March.) Contact Name Michel Magnier Contact Address European Commission Important Remark Funding is currently only available to organisations from the EU. The STOP II programme is therefore not intended to provide assistance to applicant countries although they are strongly encouraged to participate in it. STOP II is the successor to STOP and runs for the period 2001-2002. Its budget has increased as has its CEE country participation, that currently stands at participation in 45 percent of projects. Budget Line Number
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Objectives The programme aims at encouraging and reinforcing networks and practical cooperation, such as exchange and dissemination of information and experiences, between the various persons responsible for actions against trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation of children in the Member States. It seeks also in general to improve and adapt the training and skills of persons responsible for combating this form of crime in the Member States. Eligibility Project leaders may be public or private bodies, such as institutions responsible for training for the legal profession and the judiciary, or bodies whose task it is to prevent or combat trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation of children. Geographical Area EU (with participation from CEE) Deadline for Funding 31 August 2001 (The programme for 2001 is currently running behind schedule and the deadline is the end of August. However in 2002 the deadline will likely be the end of March.) Contact Address Henrik Sjölinder Contact Address European Commission Budget Line Number
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Objectives The Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) establishes the EU's strategic priorities for Research, Technological development and Demonstration activities (RTD) for the period of 1998-2002. FP5 has been conceived to help solve problems and to respond to major socio-economic challenges such as increasing Europe's industrial competitiveness, job creation, and improving the quality of life for European citizens. FP5 is divided into four thematic programmes covering a series of well-defined problems and three horizontal programmes responding to common needs across all research areas. The four thematic programmes are the following:
- food, nutrition and health
- systems and services for citizens
Research and training activities in the field of nuclear energy are implemented under the Euratom section of FP5. Eligibility Individuals, industrial and commercial firms, universities and research organisations may apply. Geographical Area EU, CEE (if the country has agreed to participate). Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine may participate on a project-by-project self-financing basis. Different rules apply for the second activity of the programme 'Confirming the international role of Community research'. Please check the website for the specifics. Contact Address Since the specific requirements and deadlines vary from programme to programme, it is best to consult the website http://www.cordis.lu/fp5/home.html or send an e-mail to the addresses listed below: - Quality of life and management
of living resources: life@dg12.cec.eu.int
Important Remark The programme has been established for a six year period (2001-2005), and although funding is currently only available for organisations within the EU, NGOs based in accession countries may participate. In June 2001, the Council of Ministers agreed a Framework Decision on the participation of candidate countries in Community Programmes and from autumn 2001 the Commission will enter into discussions with candidate country authorities with a view to establishing the terms and conditions for participation. Budget Line Number
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Objectives The aim is to improve the understanding of issues related to gender equality by evaluating the effectiveness of policies and practice and to develop the capacity of the players to promote gender equality. This will be achieved by three types of actions, namely: raising awareness; analysis and evaluation; and strengthening capacity. Eligibility Open to public and private bodies and institutions such as local and regional authorities, NGOs, universities and research institutes and the media. Geographical Area EU (with participation from CEE) Deadline for Funding The next call for proposals should be issued around December 2001. Contact Name Fatima Ribeiro Contact Address
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Objectives The programme is designed to promote measures to prevent and combat discrimination and has three main objectives: understanding the issues; develop the capacity for prevention; and promoting the values and practices underlying the fight against discrimination. The strategy is based on three strands:
Eligibility Governments, local and regional authorities, bodies promoting gender equality, social partners, NGOs, universities and research institutes, the media and national statistical offices. Geographical Area EU (with participation from CEE). Deadlines The last call deadline was April 2001. It is likely that next year will be the same, although it is best to check the website nearer the time. Contact Name Barbara Nolan Contact Address
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Objectives The aim is to encourage cooperation which would make a decisive impact on the eradication of poverty and social exclusion. There are three strands of activity. The first involves conducting and disseminating studies making for a better understanding of social exclusion. The second covers action to assist the most vulnerable. The third is aimed at fostering innovative approaches in policies combating exclusion through exchanging good practice. Proposals have to explicitly relate to just one strand of activity. Eligibility Governments, local and regional authorities, bodies promoting gender equality, social partners, NGOs, universities and research institutes, and national statistical offices. Geographical Area EU (with participation from CEEC) Deadlines The last call deadline was July 2001. It is likely that next year will be the same, although it is best to check the website nearer the time. Contact Name Aviva Silva Contact Address
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