The European Union and Council of Europe are extending the Partnership for Good Governance programme to help strengthen human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.
The second phase of the programme (worth €17.5 million between 2019 and 2021) was launched at a ceremony in Brussels on 7 May. It will focus on judicial reform and fighting corruption, as well as measures to tackle discrimination.
Working closely with national authorities and other stakeholders, the programme helps bring about changes to laws and practices through reviews of legislation, improving the efficiency of public institutions, training courses for professionals and the sharing of information, experiences and best practices.
The first phase of the programme, which included 50 country-specific and multilateral initiatives, ran from 2015 to 2018. The European Union will provide 80% of the funding for the second phase of the Partnership for Good Governance, while the Council of Europe will implement the activities involved and fund the remaining 20%.
- Read full press release - The European Union and the Council of Europe to strengthen their support for good governance in the EU’s Eastern neighbourhood
Photo gallery - More information on the first phase of the Partnership for good governance
