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1. The Programme shall finance the following types of actions, which may be implemented, where appropriate, within a transnational framework:

(a) Analytical activities:

(i) collection, development and dissemination of data and statistics;

(ii) development and dissemination of common methodologies and, where appropriate, indicators or benchmarks;

(iii) carrying out of studies, analyses and surveys and dissemination of their results;

(iv) carrying out of evaluations and impact assessments and dissemination of their results;

(v) elaboration and publication of guides, reports and educational material via the Internet or other media.

(b) Mutual learning, awareness and dissemination activities:

(i) identification of, and exchanges on, good practices, innovative approaches and experiences, and organisation of peer review and mutual learning, by means of meetings/workshops/seminars at European, transnational or national level, taking account, where possible, of specific national circumstances;

(ii) organisation of Presidency conferences/seminars;

(iii) organisation of conferences/seminars in support of the development and implementation of Community law and policy objectives;

(iv) organisation of media campaigns and events;

(v) compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the Programme.

(c) Support for main actors:

(i) support for the running costs of those key European level networks whose activities are linked to implementation of the objectives of the Programme;

(ii) organisation of working groups of national officials to monitor the implementation of Community law;

(iii) funding of specialised seminars addressed to those working in the field, key officials and other relevant actors;

(iv) networking among specialised bodies at European level;

(v) funding of experts' networks;

(vi) funding of European level observatories;

(vii) exchange of personnel between national administrations; (viii) cooperation with international institutions.

2. The activities provided for in point (b) of paragraph 1 shall have a strong European dimension, be of an appropriate scale in order to ensure a real European added value and be carried out by national, regional or local authorities, specialised bodies provided for under Community law or actors considered to be the key players in their area.

3. The Programme shall not finance any measures for the preparation and implementation of European Years.