L 294/60 Official Journal of the European Communities 29.10.2002 COUNCIL DECISION of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme of research, technological development and demonstration to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre (2002-2006) (2002/836EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Com- munity, and in particular Article 166(4) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas: 1 In accordance with Article 166 (3) of the Treaty, Decision No. 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and the Council concerning the sixth multiannual frame- work programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing towards the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002- 2006) (%) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘“framework programme’) is to be implemented through specific programmes that define detailed rules for their implementation, fix their duration and provide for the means deemed necessary. The framework programme is structured in three main blocks of activities, focusing and integrating Community research’, ‘structuring the European Research Area’, and ‘strengthening the foundations of the European Research Area’, within the first of which the direct actions conducted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) should be implemented by this specific programme, while contributing in part to the aims of the other two. In implementing its mission to provide scientific and technical support to Community policies, the JRC will contribute actively to establishing a Community system of scientific and technical reference, in particular by participating in networks comprising competent national institutions. (1) OJ C181E, 30.7.2002, p. 94. (3 Opinion delivered on 12 June 2002 (not yet published in the Office Journal). (}) 0] C221,17.9.2002, p. 97. (4 OJL 232,29.8.2002, p. 7. ) (10) In implementing this programme in accordance with its mission, the JRC will place particular emphasis on the safety of the citizen, in terms of, for example, environmental protection, health care or protection against fraud. The rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results, for the framework programme (here- after referred to as ‘the rules for participation and dissemination’) should apply to this programme as regards dissemination of research results. In implementing this programme, emphasis should be given to promoting mobility and training of research workers, and innovation, in the Community. For the purpose of implementing this programme, in addition to cooperation covered by the Agreement on the European Economic Area or by an Association Agreement, it may be appropriate to engage in inter- national cooperation activities, in particular on the basis of Article 170 of the Treaty, with third countries and international organisations. In implementing this programme, special attention should be paid to the Candidate Countries. The JRC will make an active contribution to transferring the acquis communautaires in relation to the different policies of the Community. Research activities carried out within this programme should respect the fundamental ethical principles, including those which are reflected in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Following the Commission Communication ‘Women and Science’, the Council Resolution of 20 May 1999 on women and science (°) and the Resolution of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000 on this scheme, an action plan is being implemented in order to reinforce and increase the place of women in science and research, and further enhanced action is needed. (°) O] €201, 16.7.1999, p. 1.