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    EFCA Policy Paper on the evaluation of the proposed project team
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Committee on European External Aid

TOR

  • contacts to the European Commission:

o study on specific problems 
o proposal for policies and actions to the Board of Directors
o permanent contact to the relevant counterparts in the Commission
o information to member associations

  • monitor developments in the Commission/European Parliament and represent the interests of the profession to all concerned Directorates General of the Commission and EU institutions (including Permanent Representations) which impact on business conditions
  • to prepare BIMILACI meetings with International Lending Agencies

SCOPE OF WORK – 2009

  • Continuing a constructive relationship and dialogue as valued partner with all EC DGs that are involved in EU external aid on proposals for improved AIDCO procurement and financial management procedures 
  • Elaborating practical guide on working on EU funded external aid projects 
  • Developing policies on appeal/redress system, business integrity, conflict of interest, financial risks and guarantees, realistic project budgets, unfair competition, uniform application of procurement rules, global pricing, transparent evaluation, and too much CV-based evaluation 
  • Developing the industry’s views on aid effectiveness and the involvement of the private sector in development cooperation

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