— pursue and support the efforts Government of Egypt towards decentralisation and the reform of local administration, — enhance the ongoing political dialogue between the Egyptian and the European Parliaments, — establish a formal and regular dialogue on Human Rights and Democracy in the framework of the Association Agreement in the context of the relevant sub-committee, — pursue and support the Government of Egypt in the further modernisation and development of public services rendered to citizens, promoting accountability, transparency and contestability. Consolidate the independent and effective administration of justice and improve prison conditions: — in the context of political and democratic reform, continue the ongoing process of strengthening, maintaining and ensuring the independence of the judiciary,