Division 21 In the social and cultural spheres, decentralized programmes of exchanges between the civil societies of the European Union and the Mediterranean partners will be implemented in the fields of academia, media, local government, technology and other fields of mutual interest.

Further measures such as dialogues, projects of common interest or networking will be taken, as identified in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership, to support local government, cultural dialogue, media, youth exchanges, exchanges between civil society. Research and technology development, technology transfer, information and communication activities will be strengthened through recourse to modern information technology.

Finally, technical assistance may be given with the aim of combating drugs, terrorism and international crime. Measures could address the exchange of information and experience, the compatibility of data, and the strengthening of legal systems.