1. The cycle of a TAIEX request
TAIEX - Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument
Nicolò Gasparini Communication officer
Institution Building Unit - IBU DG Enlargement

2. TAIEX requests – the workflow

3. Application
Requests of assistance are submitted to the IBU either through:
- Application forms available via the website or
- Letter, fax, (under the condition that the basic information requested in the application form is provided) through the National Contact Point / Programme Administration Office

4. Registration
Applications are registered into the TMS (TAIEX Management System), our working tool
Dispatched to the relevant team – depending on the topic concerned
The consultation is automatically launched

5. Consultation
All relevant actors are involved and have the possibility to raise their concern:
DG Devco for all ENPI applications
NCPs / PAOs
EU Delegations
geographical Units either in DG ELARG or at the EEAS
Country coordinators in IBU
Line Directorates General of the Commission (manually)

6. Consultation Compulsory Adopted for ALL activities
‘Positive silence’ rule (under which a failure to respond within 5 days implies an implicit approval)
Team leaders follow up closely
Veto power – Devco for all ENPI countries and other key stakeholders

7. Consultation - Strengths of a participative approach
Transparency
Analysis
Coordination
Communication
Visibility

8. Decision Based on the result of the consultation and
on 10 standard approval criteria
each application is decided upon at a weekly meeting ("planning meeting").
Team Leaders present their assessment of each application.
Following a discussion, the Head of Unit takes a decision

9. Decision - 10 TAIEX approval criteria
Eligibility
Acquis related (IPA)
ENP priorities (ENPI)
Applicant relevant
Targeted participants relevant
Added value
Timely
No overlap/duplication
Requested action clear
Stakeholders’ endorsement

10. Directorate General Enlargement Institution Building Unit
European Commission
Directorate General Enlargement
Institution Building Unit
TAIEX Instrument
Nicolò Gasparini
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