Note: the texts under all the headings, with the exception of 'Results achieved', describe the situation before the start of the project.
Technical Assistance Fund
Project completed
The bilateral Framework Agreement foresees the possibility of utilizing a maximum of 1.5% of the total allocation to cover certain management costs in the beneficiary country. The technical as-sistance will support the submission of qualitative projects, transparent processes, and a good visibility of the Swiss Contribution in Latvia.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Latvia |
Technical Assistance Fund
|
01.11.2008
- 13.06.2017 |
CHF 132’255
|
- Submission of quality projects
- Procedural transparency
- Optimum visibility of the Swiss Contribution within the country
- National State Institute North
-
Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Unallocated / Unspecified
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Sectors not specified
Aid Type Enlargement contribution
Project number 7F06595
| Background |
By virtue of the 24 March 2006 Federal Act on Cooperation with the Countries of Eastern Europe and the CIS, approved by Swiss voters on 26 November 2006, Switzerland made available a CHF 1 billion solidarity contribution not subject to reimbursement for the benefit of those States which became EU members on 1 May 2004. |
| Objectives |
To guarantee the effective and efficient implementation of the bilateral cooperation programme with the Republic of Latvia. |
| Target groups |
NCU, the administration of the beneficiary country |
| Activities |
The financing of certain addition costs incurred by the administration of the partner country in its management of the programme, in particular for the costs of information, the external evaluation of projects, the hiring of experts and consultants, and external audits. |
| Results |
Achieved results: |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Swiss Contribution to the enlarged EU |
| Project partners |
Contract partner Foreign state institution |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 132’255 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 129’236 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.11.2008 - 13.06.2017 (Completed) |
