Western Balkans secure internal borders with EU help

Article discusses the report from the European Court of Auditors 'Special Report No 12/2009 on the effectiveness of the Commission's projects in the area of Justice and Home Affairs for the western Balkans', October 2009.

The European Court of Auditors analyses the effectiveness of the European Commission’s projects in the area of justice and home affairs for the western Balkans. The report covers both investment and institution-building projects in the four justice and home affairs sub areas: asylum and migration, integrated border management, judiciary and police.

Against the background of a difficult political and organisational environment, the Commission’s management of justice and home affairs projects has been largely effective. However, the Court identified shortcomings, particularly in terms of ownership and sustainability of results. The report contains recommendations which could help the Commission to provide more efficient and effective assistance.

ECA: Special Report No 12/2009 on the effectiveness of the Commission's projects in the area of Justice and Home Affairs for the western Balkans, October 2009 http://eca.europa.eu/products/SR09_12

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