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SUPPORTING PROJECTS
A significant part of cooperation between EUBAM and its partner services is the provision of technical support within the framework of an EC-financed project called BOMMOLUK (Improvement of Border Controls at the Moldovan-Ukrainian State Border). The EUBAM’s role is to provide its expertise and actively participate in the organisation and implementation of the BOMMOLUK project.
The BOMMOLUK 1 project, which was implemented in 2006-2008, consisted of three components:
- Development of risk analysis systems in the border guard and customs services;
- Development of a joint training course for staff deployed at the joint border crossing points of Moldova and Ukraine;
- Procurement of equipment for the border guard and customs services.
The BOMMOLUK 1 project, with funding of EUR 9.9 mn, was successfully completed at the beginning of 2008.
The implementation of the BOMMOLUK 2 was conducted by the EC Delegation in Ukraine with EUBAM’s assistance. EUR 8.2 million was committed in 2008 to purchasing equipment, e.g. mobile x-ray scanners, thermo imaging binoculars and systems, and biometric passport readers to increase the operational capacity of the partner services. The remaining funds will be committed in 2009. The total investment in the border security of Moldova and Ukraine within BOMMOLUK 2 will reach EUR 9.77 million.
Within the framework of BOMMOLUK 3 for Ukraine, EUR 5 million will be provided to the Ukrainian customs and border guard services for the implementation of selected needs identified in the EUBAM’s review of the Needs Assessment and Recommendations Report 2008.
In parallel with the BOMMOLUK projects, the EC Delegation to Moldova committed EUR 31 million to develop a radio-telecommunication system for the MDBGS.
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