Support to civil society advisory bodies (Domestic Advisory Groups, or DAGs) in trade agreements

The project will support civil society advisory bodies (Domestic Advisory Groups, or DAGs) in trade agreements. The project will allow DAG members to meet on a regular basis, discuss the implementation of trade agreements or parts of the agreement and to advise the Parties on their findings. The objective of DG Trade is to provide its support to civil society advisory bodies (called Domestic Advisory Groups), whose role is to advise on the implementation of trade agreements, by selecting a contractor who will allow DAGs to accomplish its tasks in the best possible conditions.

Tasks involve setting up and organising meetings in Brussels and abroad, providing transport and accommodation, developing communication around DAGs activities and strengthening DAGs capacity building. The geographical scope of the action covers countries with which the EU has concluded a trade deal incorporating civil society engagement mechanisms, worldwide.