Horizontal issues. Horizontal or cross cutting issues, such as equal opportunities, sup- port to minorities and vulnerable groups, civil society dialogue, envi- ronmental protection, good governance and fight against corruption are an integral part of each project fiche where applicable. The mainstreaming of the cross cutting issues is regarded on two dif- ferent levels: ensuring that on one hand the internal policies, structure or operating procedures, and on the other hand the products, outputs produced by the beneficiaries (e.g. laws, regulations, policies, and stra- tegies), will conform to and promote the relevant principles.
Horizontal issues. The programme will promote sustainable management of the envi- ronment by enhancing cooperation among institutions to implement joint actions for environmental protection. The programme will also support gender mainstreaming and equal opportunities policies through the selection of projects that include specific consideration to equal opportunities for genders, ethnicities and disabled according to the principles of the European Union.
Horizontal issues. XXXx must ensure that all measures supported by public funds comply with, and where appropriate help to promote, Government and European Union policy objectives and legislation on the horizontal issues as set out below. Contribution to (prioritised) Horizontal Themes Equal opportunities and non-discrimination Equality between men and women
Horizontal issues. Environmental social and economical aspects of the Project: This project has no negative effect on environment. The technical devices meet the requirements of EU standards and are safe to use. On a social level, the accessibility to ambulance will become even all over the state. Gender equality: A required service will be provided to everyone and therefore, gender equality will be ensured.
Horizontal issues. Share of supply
Horizontal issues. Cross cutting issues, such as equal opportunities, support to minorities and vulnerable groups, environmental protection and good governance, have become an integral part of each project fiche. The mainstreaming of the cross cutting issues in each project shall ensure that strategies, policies, structures and operating procedures of the beneficiary are in conformity with the principles defined in the various project fiches. Up to 10% of the budget of the service contract for tender support supervision and training may be allocated to assist the different beneficiaries to comply with European standards and best practices, implement relevant existing Government strategies and develop internal measures to ensure each cross- cutting issue is appropriately mainstreamed. The mainstreaming of the cross cutting issues is regarded on two different levels:
Horizontal issues. Environmental The implementation of the video conferencing systems will reduce the use of transport on purpose to bring participants of the proceeding, witnesses, experts, etc. to the court significantly. By reducing the vehicle use, this shall automatically reduce the environmental pollution. The project implementation shall reduce the number of paper-based protocols, which means reduction of paper used in the court proceedings and as a result of this – the reduction in paper raw material – the wood demand for paper production. Social and economical These aspects corresponded to the project results essentially: • Increase of the public confidence in courts; • Implementation of equal opportunities to participate in proceedings for all social groups (disabled persons, people with psychological problems); • Elimination of psychological barrier – possibility to interrogate aggrieved persons, juveniles or other participants of the proceeding; • Reduction of litigation costs, what reduces the costs of losing party. Gender equality The project has no direct impact to gender equality issues. However, there are indirect connections of these issues with implementation of the project, technologies and training. It should be noted that the gender equality issues will be respected. The installed video-conferencing system will be accessible both for men and women. Disbursement Plan Annex 3
