TNC Implementation

Implementing a cooperation project for rural development in the EU involves numerous actions, many of which are technical and specific to individual project themes. Most of these remain outside the mandate of this guide. The following section focuses on common aspects of TNC project management during implementation.

Launching your TNC project activities

Objectives for this first step in the project implementation process should aim to:

• Set up and manage the partnership (which can sometimes be complex, due to cultural differences and/or the number of partners involved);
• Launch the main cooperation project; and
• Activate and animate the different partners’ roles.

Results flowing from the first implementation step should lead to:

• Understanding the different possible roles for partners and what they imply;
• Preparation of an activity plan and monitoring plan for the project;
• Signature to a cooperation agreement;
• Organisation of communication activities between partners;
• Adoption of a legal structure for the partnership;
• Being prepared for activity reports and future controls;
• Carrying out the agreed project activities; and
• Producing the intended benefits.