EUROPEAID/ 135-348/M/ACT/MK: IPA - FINALIZATION OF THE PREPARATION FOR THE ACCESSION TO THE CONVENTION ON A COMMON TRANSIT PROCEDURE (CTC) AND TO THE CONVENTION FOR SIMPLIFICATION...

Background                                                     Maximum amount: 900 000 EUR

The purpose of this project is further approximation of the customs legislation and procedures to the acquis; strengthening the administrative and operational capacity of the customs Administration in order to ensure enforcement of the customs legislation and to finalize the preparations for accession to the Convention on common transit procedure (CTC) and to the Convention for simplification in trade in goods; to ensure efficient implementation of the customs legislation; to improve the CARM’s organization and management and its operational capacity; to facilitate trade; and to secure the international supply chain, supported by appropriate control mechanisms and IT systems.


Objective

The overall objective of this project is further alignment of the legislation with the acquis in the area of customs, as well as strengthening the administrative and operational capacity of the Customs Administration of the Country in the process of fulfilling the EU standards in these areas.


Eligibility

Only Public Administrations and Mandated bodies as per Twinning Manual of European Union MS may apply through European Union MSs’ National Contact Points


Budget

The project will be implemented through a Twinning Contract estimated at a maximum of EUR 900 000


Deadline: 11 February 2014

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