Background & Objectives

The EU-Central America Partnership Facility (EUreCA) aims to support Central American integration as an engine of sustainable development in the subregion, promoting stability, peace and the reduction of inequalities

The Facility focuses on common policy priorities, including green and blue recovery, digitalization, gender equality and the fight against inequalities

It also aims to facilitate the design and implementation of EU actions in the subregion, including conducting strategic communication activities, fostering network growth, and establishing stronger connections

Activities

AESA provides technical assistance, administrative, logistical and methodological support to different   stakeholders, including the Delegations of the European Union in Costa Rica and Panama, for the   proper implementation of the Association Agreement and the corresponding planning instruments

AESA helps nurture processes and maximizes their impact on Central American countries while pursuing   greater alignment with the sub-region in the strategic priorities of the EU Global Agenda

The project also conducts research and innovation activities and studies, knowledge sharing, prospecting   for opportunities for impact, proposal of projects and interventions, capacity building, public policy   development and support

Results

Strengthened capacity of regional and national institutions and organizations to build on the EU-CA   Association Agreement, the bi-regional partnership, political dialogue and other initiatives on the EU’s   global agenda

Enhanced public awareness and support for the EU, priorities and partnership with the region, through   strategic communication activities targeting specific audiences

Supported effective and efficient implementation of EU priorities and programs in the sub-region, ensuring alignment with broader regional strategies, and promoting sustainable and inclusive development