EUBAM’s contribution to the strengthening cross-border cooperation.

Abstract

The article describes the role of the EUBAM in the strengthening cross-border cooperation of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The author outlines background, area of responsibility, structure and main activities of the Mission focused on the improvement of the integrated border management in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The scope of work of the Mission in the two countries related to such areas as the Integrated Border Management, the settlement of the Transnistrian issue, the prevention and fighting of trans-national organised and cross-border crimes, anticorruption, the trade facilitation, the implementation of trade policy measures and the modernization of customs procedures, the implementation of EU principles of good governance and cooperation with civil society is emphasized. The working principles, approaches and methods used by EUBAM with specific examples are also mentioned in the given article. The overview is given to the achievements made by the border police, border guards and customs services / administrations of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine under facilitation, support and assistance provided by EUBAM.