Technical Assistance for Observing Participants
Supporting Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in their progressive integration with the EU transport system.
Georgia
Republic of Moldova
Ukraine
ABOUT OBSERVING PARTICIPANTS
Technical Assistance for Observing Participants
The Transport Community provides targeted technical assistance to Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to support the alignment of their transport systems with EU policies, legislation and standards. This support helps national authorities translate policy priorities into practical measures, advance sectoral reforms and strengthen institutional capacities across all modes of transport, except air transport.
Technical assistance covers a range of activities, including legislative alignment, policy and strategy development, institutional reform, regulatory implementation and capacity-building. It is complemented by expert advice, tailored training and participation in Transport Community meetings and regional cooperation platforms, facilitating knowledge-sharing and the exchange of experience.
Through this support, the Transport Community helps observing participants address implementation challenges, strengthen transport governance, advance integration with the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and progress towards closer integration with the EU transport market.
Under the grant NDICI-GEO-NEAR 2023 452-688, eight (8) tailor-made technical assistance activities have been successfully implemented and completed.
Road (overview of Rail, Waterborne and Aviation)
Technical Assistance for the design of the ITS Strategy for the Republic of Moldova
Road Transport
Technical Assistance for supporting the Republic of Moldova to reach alignment with the relevant EU Aquis in the road operation sector
Waterborne (Inland Waterways) Transport
Technical Assistance for supporting Republic of Moldova in achieving compliance with the relevant EU waterborne transport acquis
Rail Transport
Technical Assistance to Support Moldova in the Implementation of the EU Rail Transport Acquis
Rail Transport
Technical Assistance to Support Moldova in the restructuring process of State Enterprise “Railways of Moldova”
Rail and Waterborne
Technical Assistance for Assessing Moldova’s Alignment with Stipulated EU Legislation
Waterborne (Maritime)
Technical Assistance for supporting Ukraine in aligning with the EU Maritime Transport Acquis
Road transport
Technical Assistance for the supporting the Ukrainian authorities in reaching alignment with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 and Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 regarding Type Approval and relevant implementing acts
Action Plans
Road and Road Safety
The Road and Road Safety Action Plans for Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine outline key measures to improve road transport efficiency, infrastructure management and safety in line with EU legislation and standards.
The plans focus on road maintenance, intelligent transport systems (ITS), regulatory alignment, climate resilience and alternative fuels, alongside strengthening road safety management, developing safer infrastructure, protecting road users and promoting safer vehicles.
Rail and Multimodality
The Rail Action Plan for Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine provides a roadmap for advancing railway sector reforms in line with EU legislation and standards.
It focuses on railway market access, passenger rights, train driver licensing, interoperability, railway safety, infrastructure modernisation, regional cooperation, and sustainable and multimodal transport measures.
Waterborne and Green Mobility
The Waterborne Transport and Multimodality Action Plan for Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine outlines key measures to align waterborne transport with EU legislation and standards, strengthen regional connectivity and support sustainable transport development.
The plan focuses on promoting green and smart waterborne transport, improving maritime and inland waterway safety and security, modernising port infrastructure, enhancing navigability and multimodal connections, and strengthening professional skills and working conditions in the waterborne sector.
