EaP Platform 2 – Discussion on WP Presentation to Civil Society Forum Michaela Hauf, DG ENTR, Unit for International Affairs and Missions for Growth Brussels, 13 th May 2013
Feb 25, 2016
EaP Platform 2 – Discussion on WP
Presentation to Civil Society Forum
Michaela Hauf, DG ENTR, Unit for International Affairs and Missions for Growth
Brussels, 13th May 2013
Platform 2
Panels
Transport
SME
Environment & Climate Change
Trade
AGRI
Work Areas
Taxation/Public
Finances
Labour Market/ Social
Policies
Macroeconomic & Financial
Stability
Information Society
Platform 2: Economic Integration and Convergence with EU Policies
Upcoming Work Programme
Duration of upcoming WP
still to be decided by Platform 1
Input to be provided by
EaP Partners, CSF, MS and involved DGs
Discussion of draft
overview at Spring
Platform
Adoption of WP at Autumn
Platform
Please note that the Work Programme is only at a draft stage and the following proposals have not yet been approved.
Transport Panel
Technical seminars to promote regulatory convergence – your priorities?Prioritisation of Infrastructure Projects located on the EaP transport network………
SME PanelParticipation in the Programme on the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs (DG ENTR)2nd Round of SME Policy Assessment (focus on output) to improve business environmentDedicated Implementation Project (in specific sectors)
SME Flagship Initiative – EastInvest II, STAR, EGP/BAS, SME Finance FacilityContinuation of Business Forum
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Environment & Climate Change PanelShared Environmental Information System (SEIS)GREEN project (focus on priority areas of EaP countries)Enforcement of Association Agreements and EU acquis Clima East Package Regional dialogue on climate change policiesCooperation in the area of biodiversity………
Trade PanelImplementation of DCFTAs regarding horizontal (standardisation, ACAAs) and sectoral legislation (e.g. SPS) – participation of business community
Customs Trade Facilitation Training for Young Customs Managers – e.g.:
Customs valuationClassification of goodsCustoms declarations processingIntellectual property right protectionAuthorised economic operator schemeCommon transit procedure
Panel on Agriculture and Rural Development
Cooperation and exchange of best practices:
Fragmented land holdings and lack of producer cooperation and integration
Non-existence of rural development policy, assigned competence or budget resources
Low level of professionalism and training in rural communities
Gaps in standards, regulations, legislation and comparative information
Under-developed food safety system: sanitary-veterinary
Outdated technology and lack of appropriate infrastructure and investment in rural areas
Lack of food security in strategic cereal and animal origin products
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Taxation and Public Finances
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Labour Market & Social PoliciesCooperation in the area of labour migration
Skills anticipation and matching supply with demand in the labour (also link between education and labour market)Employment of people with disabilities
Exchange of experience regarding active and healthy aging and palliative medicine………
Macroeconomic & Financial StabilityDialogue on conduct of sound fiscal, monetary and exchange rate policies, effective public finance management, financial stability and oversight, general economic reforms to improve the investment climate and increase the economic growth potential
Sharing of experience on important economic issues of interest to partner countries, i.e. on recent developments in relation to the Euro, the banking sector, the interdependence of the region with the EU
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Information SocietyNetwork of Electronic Communication Regulators
Impact analysis on electronic communication regulation in EaP countriesAnalysis on state of play of audio-visual and media policy
EaP regional policy workships in Information Society policies (e.g. eSignature, eGovernment, eHealth)Sharing information and best practices of EU in the field of creation ICT Technological Parks and Innovation Centres………
To send your input or for further information please contact:
Michaela HaufPolicy Officer Eastern Partnership