MONITORING

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TEMPUS 2002
CARDS The Policy Context
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The TEMPUS Programme is
Structure
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Broader Policy Context
The TEMPUS Programme
TEMPUS is aligned with the bilateral treaties
between the European Union and the Partner
Countries
TEMPUS is part of the cooperation instruments set
up by the European Union with the Partner
Countries
This broader policy context is reflected in the
definition of specific priorities
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The TEMPUS Programme is
Cooperation Instruments
Western Balkans CARDS
Eastern Europe Central Asia TACIS
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The TEMPUS Programme
Bilateral Treaties

• must be in line with the bilateral treaties
  signed and ratified between the European Union
  and the Partner Countries
• Stability and Association Agreements - CARDS
• Partnership and Cooperation Agreements - TACIS
• Priorities and objectives set out by the
  Bilateral Treaties are taken into account when
  defining TEMPUS priorities

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CARDS
Cooperation Instruments
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Partner countries
Cooperation Instruments
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Bilateral Treaties
Stability and Association Agreements
A key step in the completion of the
Stabilisation and Association process
The EUs long-term commitment to the region in
terms of political effort and financial and
human resources (Zagreb Summit, November 2000)
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Bilateral Treaties
Stability and Association Agreements
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Cooperation Instruments

• Objectives

To build up institutions and administration in
order to strengthen democracy, the rule of law
and respect for minority rights
To provide countries with the skills and
resources needed to develop and implement
economic and social reforms
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Cooperation Instruments