Division 2.3 ImplementationX1

United Kingdom

1. 2.3.1The Commission will implement the Programme. It may, to this end, call upon independent consultants and technical assistance offices to be selected, after a call for tenders, on the basis of their expertise in the sector, experience acquired in the MEDIA II programme, or other experience acquired in this area. The technical assistance will be financed by the Programme's budget. The Commission may also conclude, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 8(2), partnerships for operations with specialist bodies, including those which have been set up under other European initiatives such as Audiovisual Eureka, EURIMAGES and the European Audiovisual Observatory in order to implement joint measures that meet the Programme objectives in the field of promotion.
2. 2.3.2The Commission will take the necessary steps to provide information on the opportunities offered by the Programme, and will ensure its promotion. The Commission will also provide via the Internet comprehensive information concerning the support arrangements available under the European Union's policies which are of relevance to the audiovisual sector.