Division (2) Programme definition and implementation

The EDCTP2 Programme shall be implemented by the EDCTP2-IS on the basis of an annual work plan and a multiannual strategic work plan prepared by the EDCTP2-IS, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, and adopted by the General Assembly of the EDCTP2-IS following international peer-review and subject to the prior approval by the Commission.

The annual work plan shall identify topics and activities to be implemented, including calls for proposals to be launched by EDCTP-IS to select and fund indirect actions, as well as the budgets and EDCTP2 funding for those topics and activities. Where appropriate, EDCTP2 may exchange information with other public or private initiatives, including those under Horizon 2020.

The annual work plan shall differentiate between the activities funded or co-funded by the Union and those funded by Participating States or other revenues.

The multiannual strategic work plan shall set a common strategic research agenda which shall be prepared and updated on an annual basis.

EDCTP2-IS shall monitor the implementation of the activities included in the work plan, including indirect actions selected through calls for proposals it manages. It shall allocate and manage funding to those in accordance with this Decision and the effective implementation of activities selected and identified in the previous work plans.