Activity under preparation Support Measures for Suriname The Support Measures for Suriname aim to ensure continued build-up and impact all along the implementation of the Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) for Suriname and the Guyana-Suriname Team Europe Initiative (TEI). This Action is an opportunity to strengthen the EU¿s position as a credible and solid partner by facilitating dialogue with all stakeholders in Suriname, from civil society to the Government and public authorities, but also private sector, as well as beneficiaries and the general public. In a demand-driven basis, the Support Measures will contribute to the implementation of the MIP and beyond, in a complementary and flexible fashion, based on the facility approach, adapting to the Surinamese context and needs. The main components are: -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthening the capacity of CSOs in the context of the Forest Partnership (EUR 400,000 indicative maximum amount). Complementarily to existent and future support to CSOs foreseen under the MIP¿s specific objectives and fulfilled in the frame of the Amazon Basin Team Europe&nbsp;Initiative, as well as HRD and CSO programmes. The support to CSOs will focus on bridging the gap in relations to advocacy and capacity building initiatives of indigenous and tribal communities relevant to the priority area of the MIP. -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing policy dialogue and government capacity (EUR 630,000 indicative maximum amount), through the Cooperation Facility, which will provide technical assistance with the aim to increase access to Payment for Ecosystem services (PES) and forest carbon finance, which corresponds to SO3 of the MIP, as well as government capacity building. Additionally, if formulated by the government on the demand-driven principle, other areas of economic or political governance and common interest may be supported.-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Improving communication and public diplomacy (EUR 170,000 indicative maximum amount) to promote the EU¿s cooperation with Suriname in a coherent manner and reinforce the image and perception of the EU as a credible, reliable and solid partner of all stakeholders in the country. The action presents an opportunity to enhance awareness, understanding and visibility of EU support in Suriname. Public diplomacy initiatives can also be used to foster the Amazon Basin Team Europe Initiative and Guyana-Suriname TEI to reinforce the ¿Team Europe¿ approach.Direct management is the proposed implementation modality, as it will guarantee leadership of the EU Delegation over the entire action and process.