18 The EU-Ukraine MOU states the sides see opportunities to “jointly develop economies of scale as needed to roll out innovative technologies needed to decarbonise energy sectors and economies in Ukraine and the EU”, for “facilitating job creations in the renewable energy sector”, and to “support research and innovation and the development of Ukraine’s domestic market for renewable energy sources. [...] According to the agreement, the trading partners are subject to the principles of transparency and non-discrimination, as well as international market and price rules for sales to the EU. [...] Ensuring integrity and transparency in and the prevention of adverse impacts on the proper the mining sector functioning of public administration and the rule of law”. [...] The works entail the construction of approximately 550 km of rail line in Zambia and the 260 km of main feeder roads within the corridor connecting the copper belt in the host countries to the port of Lobito in Angola and global markets. [...] Recommendations • The governance model of the Global Gateway needs to be reviewed to ensure transparency and democratic ownership of development strategies and meaningful participation of a broad range of stakeholders, both in partner countries and in the EU, including the European Parliament.
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