"The National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service continues to implement activities and projects as part of the Twinning and TAIEX instruments in Ukraine," said Nataliia Aliushyna, the Head of the NAUCS, during a meeting of the Working Group on Coordination of the Implementation of Twinning and TAIEX Instruments.

According to the Head of the National Agency, every year public bodies demonstrate a higher level of interest in attracting technical assistance to bring their activities to the best European practices. This is demonstrated by the number of project proposals received in 2023. The Agency received 58 project proposals from 32 public bodies for its annual programming.

"The NAUCS is working with public bodies on the implementation of institutional development tools. The methodological and advisory assistance provided by the Administrative Office helps to improve the quality of project proposals, establish cooperation as part of Twinning and TAIEX instruments, and support government agencies in institutional development," Nataliia Aliushyna said.

Stefan Schleuning, the Head of Cooperation Programmes at the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, expressed his gratitude for the effective cooperation in the implementation of Twinning and TAIEX instruments. He focused on the main achievements in 2023, as well as the importance of further application of these instruments in the process of Ukraine's European integration and EU membership.

During the meeting, the participants discussed new Twinning project proposals received in 2023 and the draft Plan for attracting external assistance from the European Commission as part of the TAIEX institution-building instrument for 2024. They also discussed the Work Plan for Twinning projects in Ukraine.