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      Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP)
    • Symbol
      Title
      From
      to
      Total Budget
      TCP/RER/3604
      Conservation and development of dual-purpose cattle breeds in Eastern Europe
      2017
      2019
      486,000
      Elaboration of the concept and perspective of development programmes for the selected breeds based on a solid assessment of the existing situation of the genetic resources and their production systems
    • TCP/RER/3601
      Support to the implementation of the Regional Initiative on Empowering Smallholders and Family Farms
      2017
      2018
      485,000
      To build a better knowledge platform on the needs and constraints for smallholders and family farms in each of the focus countries as a basis for strengthening the RI.
    • TCP/RER/3602/C1
      TCPF: Improving the understanding, awareness, prevention and control of lumpy skin disease in the Balkans
      2017
      2017
      99,000
      In-depth analysis of the epidemiological situation and assessment of costs, together with the development of awareness strategies and materials, and the drafting of a project concept note to implement a long term cost-effective LSD eradication strategy in the Balkan region.
    • TCP/RER/3603/C2
      TCPF: Implementation of short value chain development in cross-border areas in the Western Balkan region
      2017
      2017
      92,000
      Facilitate integration of small producers and business operators in short value chains through the creation and maintenance of private business or public partnerships
    • TCP/RER/3503
      Strengthening capacities of the national phytosanitary control services in 4 Eastern European countries
      2016
      2017
      456,000
      Harmonizing the national phytosanitary measures and procedures with international ones
    • TCP/RER/3504
      Enhancement of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) capacities and mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) practices into Agriculture sector in the Western Balkans
      2016
      2017
      435,000
      To strenghten the capacities and coordination for disaster reduction including climate change adaptation, emergency preparedness and resilience at regional, national and municipality level
    • TCP/RER/3502
      Technical assistance for using wood energy to improve sustainable economic rural development and meet the 2020 renewable energy targets for the Western Balkans
      2015
      2017
      475,000
      The project objective will apply a tested method of conducting an empirical field survey and using the results in a georeferenced data assessment (so-called Woodfuel Integrated Supply/Demand Overview Mapping methodology, WISDOM).
    • TCP/RER/3501
      TCP Facility
      2014
      2017
      240,000
      TCP Facility
      • Trust Funds
    • Symbol
      Title
      From
      to
      Total Budget
      FMM/RER/056/MUL
      FMM support to SO 4 - OO 401 (MTP 2014-2017) - Trade Related Capacity Development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
      2017
      2017
      545,790
      xxx
    • GCP /RER/057/RUS
      Reducing the advance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in food and agriculture
      2017
      2019
      3,250,000
      The project is focused on strengthening technical capacities of and enabling environment in targeted countries and is expected to produce: - improved awareness of key national stakeholders and general public on the risks related to AMR for humans, food, animals, plants and the environment is improved and the food and agriculture sector is actively involved in the development of multi-sectoral National Action Plans (NAPs) on AMR; - improved ability of target countries to assess and analyze the existing AMR and AMU knowledge, and strengthened capacities and regulatory frameworks related to AMU in food, agriculture, fisheries and livestock; - integrated surveillance systems on AMR supported by assessment and strengthened capacity of national laboratories and related infrastructure to collect and share data on detection of AMR and antimicrobial residue.
    • GCP /RER/053/HUN
      Contribution for equipping the FAO SSC in Budapest
      2016
      2019
      575,950
      Contribution for equipping the FAO SSC in Budapest
    • GCP /RER/050/HUN
      Support to the Organization of the FAO Informal Consultation and the European Commission on Agriculture (ECA) in Budapest in 2015 and 2017
      2015
      2017
      208,293
      To support the Organization of the FAO Informal Consultation and the European Commission on Agriculture (ECA) in Budapest in 2015 and 2017
    • GCP /RER/052/CRO
      Supporting the establishment of a sub-regional fisheries monitoring system
      2015
      2017
      78,196
      Establishing and implement in each participating country up-dated management plans for each specific fishery, through coordinated scientific investigations and data-gathering, as well as through joint multi-disciplinary analysis.
    • GCP /RER/042/GFF
      Lifecycle Management of Pesticides and Disposal of POPs Pesticides in Central Asian Countries and Turkey(PPG)
      2014
      2017
      200,000
      To safeguard POPs pesticides, dispose of obsolete pesticides poswing high risk to public health and environement and implement sound pest and pesticides management programme in Central Asia countries and Turkey
    • GCP /RER/044/TUR
      ECO Regional Coordination Centre for Food Security (RCC-FS)
      2013
      2018
      499,212
      The overall objective of this project is to assist the ECO Secretariat and member countries in formulation of an Regional Programme for Food Security (RPFS), including regional, sub regional and national components, as well as in strengthening capacities of both ECO and member states to ensure a successful and sustainable implementation and monitoring of the RPFS.
    • GCP /RER/040/EC
      Improving capacities to eliminate and prevent recurrence of obsolete pesticides as a model for tackling unused hazardous chemicals in the former Soviet Union
      2012
      2017
      8,000,001
      The overall objective of the project is to contribute towards better protection of environment and public health in the ENPI East region and Central Asia, through reducing the risk posed by hazardous waste and chemical life cycle management in the region, placing specific emphasis on pesticides as a model group of hazardous chemicals.
    • GCP /RER/010/ITA
      MedSudMed - Assessment and Monitoring of the Fishery Resources and the Ecosystems in the Straits of Sicily (Module 2)
      2001
      2017
      7,097,218
      The objective of this project is to assist the participating countries to be able to establish and implement mechanisms for formulation and implementation of updated management plans for each specific fishery, through coordinated scientific investigation and data-gathering as well as through joint and multi-disciplinary analysis, undertaken in partnership with the industry.
    • GCP /RER/010/ITA
      Scientific Cooperation to Support Responsible Fisheries in the Adriatic Sea (AdriaMed)
      1999
      2017
      9,698,288
      Assist the participating countries to be able to establish and implement mechanisms for formulation and implementation of updated management plans for each specific fishery, through coordinated scientific investigation and data-gathering as well as through joint and multi-disciplinary analysis, undertaken in partnership with the industry.