The overall objective of this study was to:
Support the National Authorizing Officer of the European Development Fund (EDF) and the Delegation of the European Union in drawing up terms of reference for supporting and strengthening the civil society in the case of the implementation of the APV-FLEGT process in the Republic of Congo
The specific objectives of this contract were:

• Analyse the independent observation mission conducted by the CAGDF since 2014 with regards to the content of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the MEF (objectives, activities, publications, transparency, operating, organisational and funding modalities) and the capacity-building objectives of the civil society included in the VPA, as well as the links which the IO maintains with other civil society organizations,
• Draft a Description of the Action and a Budget for the next direct grant to CADGF to carry out mandated Independent Observation and guidelines for the Call for Proposals for Non-Mandated Independent Monitoring Support