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Appendix ANNEX 1 TO THE ANNEX

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The appropriate measures, which will be adapted following the revision of the agreed commitments under the enhanced political dialogue, are as follows:

  • humanitarian aid and direct support to civil society and vulnerable populations may continue;

  • the cooperation activities under way, in particular under the 8th and 9th EDFs, was allowed to continue;

  • cooperation activities that would help the return to democracy and improve governance may be pursued, save under very exceptional circumstances;

  • implementation of the sugar reform accompanying measures for 2006 was allowed to proceed. The Financing Agreement was signed at the technical level by Fiji on 19 June 2007. It is noted that the Financing Agreement includes a suspension clause;

  • the 2007 sugar allocation is zero;

  • availability of the 2008 sugar allocation was subject to evidence of credible and timely preparation of elections in accordance with the agreed commitments, notably regarding a census, the redrafting of boundaries and electoral reform in accordance with the Constitution, and measures taken to ensure the functioning of the Elections Office, including the appointment of a Supervisor of Elections by 30 September 2007 in accordance with the Constitution. This 2008 sugar allocation was lost on 31 December 2009;

  • the 2009 sugar allocation was cancelled in May 2009 because the Interim Government decided to delay general elections until September 2014;

  • the 2010 allocation was cancelled before 1 May 2010 as no progress was made in the continuation of the democratic process; however, given the critical situation of the sugar sector part of the allocation was set aside for direct assistance to the population directly dependent on sugar production in order to mitigate adverse social consequences. These funds are centrally managed by the EU's Delegation in Suva and not channelled through the Government;

  • the preparation of programming for the 11th EDF may be launched, so that Fiji could expect to be notified of an indicative allocation in due course;

  • specific support for the preparation and implementation of key commitments, in particular in support of the preparation and/or holding of elections, could be considered;

  • regional cooperation, and Fiji's participation in it, is unaffected;

  • monitoring of the commitments will be in accordance with the terms in the Annex to this letter concerning regular dialogue, and effective cooperation with assessment and monitoring missions and reporting.