The Instrument for Pre-Accession Analysis of regulations past and present and proposals for amendments
Publisher: CEE Bankwatch Network
Volume: 12 pages, pdf
Description:
Joining previous instruments such as CARDS, ISPA, PHARE, and SAPARD, the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA) aims to assist candidate and potential candidate countries introduce the necessary political, economic and institutional reforms to bring them in line with EU standards. The reforms necessary for EU membership also intend to improve the lives of citizens in beneficiary countries. A key aim of this assistance is to support political reform, in particular institution building, by strengthening the rule of law, human rights, protection of minorities and the development of civil society.