A new programme entitled: Thematic Cooperation Programme with Third Countries in the Development Aspects of Migration and Asylum has been set up within the framework of the 2007-2013 financial perspectives. It replaces the Aeneas Programme.
As with the Aeneas Programme, the general objective of the new thematic programme is to assist third countries to improve the management of all aspects of their migratory flows.
While covering all essential facets of the migratory phenomenon (migration and development, labour migration, illegal migration and traffic in persons, migrants' rights, asylum and international protection), this programme does not directly address the deeply-rooted causes of migration.
The new Call for Proposals has been launched on 14 December 2007 with a deadline for submitting the concept notes of 14.02.2008. To access the Guidelines and the application documents, please go to our Funding Opportunities page. Select "Quick search, latest opportunities" on the left and go down the page to "Thematic programme of cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum".