Including the European Investment Bank (EIB).    ,
    EUR 55 million of the 11th EDF National Indicative Programme has already been committed in 2014, and the two emergency projects being prepared to help the people of Burundi will also be worth a total of EUR 55 million.    ,

Failure to make a commitment (situation observed at the time that consultations under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement were closed): the essential elements referred to in Article 9 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement — (i) human rights, (ii) democratic principles and (iii) the rule of law — are not being complied with.,  The European Union will continue its support for the people of Burundi. It will continue to finance ongoing contracts and emergency operations, where such measures provide direct support to the local population and civil society and relate to the fight against poverty and access to basic services.    In this respect, two emergency programmes (access to health care — EUR 40 000 000, and rural development/nutrition — EUR 15 000 000) will be presented to the European Union decision-making bodies for approval. The implementation of these projects is expected to be entrusted to non-governmental organisations and/or international agencies.    Humanitarian operations (including support for refugees) will continue to be implemented to meet proven needs, subject to access to the people affected.    However, financial support or disbursements of funds (including budgetary support) directly benefiting the Burundian administration or institutions are suspended.    The financing conditions and the procedures for payment of allowances to Burundian military personnel taking part in the AMISOM Mission, as well as the contribution paid to the Government of Burundi for pre-deployment costs (financed by the EDF under the African Peace Facility), will be reviewed and adjusted in consultation with the African Union.    Programmes and financing to encourage regional integration, irrespective of how they are implemented, are not covered by these measures.  ,
  Areas in which commitments from the Government of Burundi are expected, and corresponding indicators. These areas, and the corresponding indicators, will be assessed as a whole, as they develop.    1/  Political agreement on a crisis-resolution plan   Commitments expected   1.1.   Participation, in consultation with the East African Community and the African Union, or another international mediator, in a dialogue to facilitate a return to democratic principles.     Indicator:       Holding of an inclusive political dialogue — comprising all sections of political life in accordance with the procedures set out by the international mediator and in compliance with the present Decision, leading to a crisis-resolution plan or any consensual and peaceful solution to the crisis, in keeping with the Arusha Agreements, that provides for a return to the rule of law and inclusive governance.       ,  Apart from programmes currently being implemented or identified, the uncommitted balance of the 11th EDF is EUR 322 000 000 . These funds remain available to Burundi and could be mobilised according to the progress made in the implementation of the commitments. According to the assessment of progress and commitments made by the Government of Burundi in four areas (de-escalation, handling of judicial cases, political dialogue and the implementation of a crisis-resolution plan), appropriate measures will gradually be taken according to the following steps:      Depending on whether positive progress is made, in addition to the continuation of direct support to the most vulnerable parts of the population, financial commitments to strengthen the capacities of the government and institutions will be considered by the competent European Union services on a case-by-case basis, according to how urgent and relevant they are.      In the event of more significant progress, the European Union will assess the disbursement dossier of the last tranche of budgetary support under the 10th EDF (maximum of EUR 11 500 000).      The adoption of projects (apart from budgetary support) initially planned for 2015 could be re-launched.  ,
  1.2.   Continuation of disarmament with the support of international observers; only the national police and the defence forces are responsible for maintaining law and order in compliance with the rule of law.     Indicator:      Decisions of the African Union's Peace and Security Council on disarmament (in particular the decision of 13 June 2015 on the deployment of military experts) and United Nations Security Council resolutions (in particular that of 12 November 2015) are implemented.    ,  3/   In order to prepare for and support the crisis-resolution plan, a more comprehensive implementation of the measures would help kick-start the governance component of the 11th EDF National Indicative Programme (NIP) and budgetary support programme.     The programme planned for 2016 in the energy sector is therefore also kick-started.    4/   Finally, the implementation of all the measures would allow the unrestricted implementation of all the European Union programmes and funds planned for Burundi under the 11th EDF NIP (EUR 432 000 000).   ,
  2/  Measures to de-escalate tension and open up the political process   Commitments expected   2.1.   Reopening of private media and settlement of disputes relating to private media under the Press Act.     Indicator:       Independent radio and television stations broadcast throughout the country to ensure pluralism of information.       2.2.   Freedom to exercise the profession of journalism in complete safety.     Indicator:       Concrete action is taken to counter the intimidation of journalists      Investigation measures are taken in relation to the prosecution of perpetrators of violence against journalists; the situation of journalists is addressed in accordance with the Press Act and in a manner compatible with freedom of expression.       2.3.   Freedom and safety of civil society and defenders of human rights.     Indicator:       Repeal of the Decree of 23 November 2015 suspending the activities of certain civil society organisations; the end of intimidation of defenders of human rights.       ,,
  3/  Measures connected to judicial cases   Commitments expected   3.1.   Handling of pending legal cases, including those raised during the intensified Article 8 dialogue.     Indicator:       The holding of appeal hearings in the cases concerned (MSD, F. Bamvuginyumvira, L. Ngendakumana) in a manner that complies with the rules and the rights of the defence.       3.2.   The cases of prisoners connected to protests and security incidents are handled in accordance with the Burundian Criminal Code and international standards.     Indicator:       Drafting of legal acts confirming the release of protesters who have not committed acts of violence, and the lifting of warrants for their arrest where these exist. The appearance before a judge of all protesters still to be prosecuted, within the statutory time limits and in accordance with Burundi's laws, including the international standards ratified by Burundi on the right to a fair trial.       3.3.   Investigations into allegations of torture and extra-judicial killings, and follow-up on their conclusions.     Indicator:       Publication of credible investigation reports, carried out with the participation of international experts, on all cases of alleged torture, sexual violence, disappearances and extra-judicial killings, and adoption of measures against those responsible for such acts.       ,,
  4/  Implementation of the crisis-resolution plan   Commitment expected   Implementation of the crisis-resolution plan according to the agreed timetable    The conclusions of the international mediators and the crisis-resolution plan are implemented according to the timetable and procedures set out in the plan.    ,,