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Role
SIGMA supports its partners in their efforts to improve governance and management by:
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Assessing reform progress and identifying priorities for reform against baselines set by good European practice and existing EU legislation (acquis communautaire);
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Supporting instituion-building and setting up legal frameworks and procedures to meet European standards and good practice;
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Facilitating assistance from the EU and other donors by helping to design projects preconditions and implement action plans.
Delivery Mechanisms
SIGMA uses a variety of operational mechanisms to deliver its assistance:
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Advice on reforms, design and implementation of strategic development plans;
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Peer reviews/assistance;
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Analysis and assessment of legal frameworks, methodologies, systems and institutions;
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Methodological, technical and strategic input to optimise Commission assistance;
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Drafting of handbooks and other reference material;
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Training.
Framework
SIGMA's working framework is based on a partnership with beneficiaries. Its procedures are flexible to ensure a quick and adequate response to the priorities identified by each partner and to their specific requests for support.
Projects can be initiated by partners, the EC or SIGMA. The one absolute requirement for each project is that it reflects the reform priorities of the SIGMA programme and supports the achievement of EC institution-building objectives. As soon as the project document has been developed by the parties involved, it is submitted to the EC for ex ante approval. Following a short turnaround cycle of 10 days, the project can be launched.
SIGMA's activities are undertaken on both an individual and multi-country basis, and in response to specific needs and priorities.SIGMA’s working methods are always adaptable to the specific needs and priorities of each partner. While one partner may require intensive support in developing a professional civil service, another may focus its efforts mainly on strengthening public internal financial control systems. In other cases, SIGMA may be asked to lend support in the design of public administration reform programmes. Permanent collaboration between SIGMA and partner institutions and practitioners is vital to ensure that priority actions match priority needs.
Information on SIGMA work by activities can be found in the activity areas section.
Information on SIGMA work by country can be found in the partners section.
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