Serbia – Evaluation consultancy services – Technical Assistance to support the setting up of National Access Points (NAPs) and National Bodies (NBs)

The establishment of National Access Points (NAPs) and National Bodies (NBs) in the Western Balkans is a critical step towards enhancing the region's transport infrastructure and integrating it with the broader European Union (EU) framework. The Western Balkans have committed to aligning their transport policies and systems with EU standards as part of their integration process. The ITS Directive (EU) 2023/2661 and its related Delegated Regulations (EU) set the framework for deploying Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in road transport. To comply with these directives, regional partners must establish NAPs and NBs that facilitate the harmonized collection, management, and dissemination of transport data. Furthermore, the requirement to setting up these institutions is part of the next generation of Road Action Plan, expected to be approved by the end of 2024, as well as is expected to be included in the Reform Agendas part of the discussions between the European Commission and the region, within the framework of the New Growth Plan.