Support in the area of public procurement constitutes an important component of Sigma's operations, involving the analysis of national public procurement systems and the maintenance of an open, ongoing dialogue with partner countries on the reform of their public procurement systems. As accession to the European Union is a priority for all partner countries, Sigma's efforts have been, and continue to be, devoted to the task of facilitating the accession process by helping countries comply with EU requirements and enabling them to operate effectively within the context of the internal market.

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