# Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation for the period 2014-2020, Division VI: Other countries

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(a) Supporting the consolidation of a democratic society, good governance, respect for human rights, gender equality, a State governed by the rule of law and contributing to regional and continental stability and integration; supporting an active, organised and independent civil society, and strengthening social dialogue through support for social partners;
(b) providing support to the adjustment efforts triggered by the establishment of various free-trade areas;
(c) supporting the fight against poverty, inequality and exclusion, including by addressing the basic needs of the disadvantaged communities and by promoting social cohesion and redistributive policies aimed at reducing inequalities;
(d) strengthening the capacity to provide universal access to basic social services, particularly in the health and education sectors;
(e) improving living and working conditions with a special emphasis on promoting the ILO decent work agenda;
(f) addressing economic vulnerability and contributing to structural transformation with emphasis on decent employment through sustainable and inclusive economic growth and an energy-efficient, renewables-based low carbon economy by establishing strong partnerships around fair trade relations, productive investments for more and better jobs in the green and inclusive economy, knowledge transfer and cooperation in research, innovation and technology, and promoting sustainable and inclusive development in all its dimensions, with particular attention to the challenges of migratory flows, housing, food security (including sustainable agriculture and fisheries), climate change, sustainable energies and the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystem services, including water and soil;
(g) addressing sexual and gender-based violence and health issues, including HIV/AIDS and its impacts on society.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2014/233/annex/I/division/B/division/VI (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2014-233/annex-I/division-B/division-VI
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