The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) has been awarded the Eastern Partnership (EaP) GIZ tender in the framework of Regional Project “Public Administration Reform in the Eastern Partnership Countries III” implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in commission of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
EIPA will provide in-depth CAF trainings to selected institutions within Eastern Partnership Countries reinforcing our role as a crucial partner in advancing public sector quality management. This achievement underscores our expertise in supporting institutional capacity building and promoting the implementation of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) across the region.
Relevance for EaP Countries
This project is highly relevant for the public administration sector in EaP countries, highlighting the growing need for structured quality management approaches to enhance governance and service delivery. It underscores the increasing recognition of systematic improvement frameworks as essential tools for building more efficient, transparent, and citizen-focused institutions across various regions. By leveraging CAF, we will contribute to improving service delivery, strengthening accountability, and fostering sustainable governance reforms in line with European public administration best practices.
Through previous collaborations with GIZ and SIGMA, we have laid the groundwork for meaningful change, supporting national initiatives such as:
- Supporting Ukraine in the development of a strategic vision for CAF implementation
- The appointment of a CAF correspondent in Georgia
- Moldova’s observer participation in the CAF Correspondents’ Meeting in Budapest
- Building foundational CAF knowledge in Armenia
Next steps for the CAF implementation in EaP Countries
Key learning points from past initiatives include the importance of tailored support, strategic road mapping to align with national priorities, and the role of digital tools in facilitating CAF adoption. The CAF e-tool, developed by the European CAF Resource Centre, has proven instrumental in guiding institutions through the self-assessment process, a resource that will remain vital in this next phase unless national alternatives are developed.
Looking ahead, the renewed partnership between the GIZ and EIPA will further support EaP countries in embedding CAF within their reform strategies. This effort will strengthen institutional capacities and reinforce regional networks, ensuring that lessons learned, and best practices are shared on a larger scale. The participation of EaP representatives in the upcoming 10th European CAF Users’ Event in Poland in April 2025 will serve as a milestone in this ongoing journey.
About the CAF e-tool
The CAF e-tool is a key resource for supporting institutions in their quality management journey. This user-friendly online platform simplifies the self-assessment process, ensuring a structured and efficient approach to evaluating public administration performance. It enables organisations to conduct thorough assessments at their own pace while ensuring high-quality results.
We encourage all CAF users in the EaP countries to take full advantage of this valuable tool to drive institutional improvements. Access the CAF e-tool via the link below:
