Article 3

The financial reference amount for the implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) shall be EUR 4 999 986. The total estimated budget of the overall project shall be EUR 5 223 907, which shall be provided through co-financing.

The expenditure financed by the financial reference amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the Union budget.

The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the financial reference amount referred to in paragraph 1. For that purpose, it shall conclude financing agreements with the UNODC and the UNCCT. The financing agreements shall stipulate that the UNODC and the UNCCT have to ensure the visibility of the Union contribution, appropriate to its size.

The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreements referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreements.