The PAEP-EU program is aimed at enhancing the capacity for policy and institutional reform through the placement of Afghan expatriates into Ministries and other government institutions of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IRA). The Programme is funded by the European Commission and implemented by IOM in coordination with the Afghan Independent Administrative Reform & Civil Service Commission. The objective of this project is to enhance the contribution of Afghan expatriate professionals residing in Member States of the European Union (EU) in the reconstruction efforts of Afghanistan by enhancing policy and institutional capacities within the public administration. The project aims to enhance the capacities for policy and institutional reform through the placement of qualified Afghan expatriates into Ministries and other public institutions of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IRA). The PEAP EU is an intensive placement program with a clear mandate. The program seeks to identify, select and place highly skilled human resources (expatriate Afghan professionals) currently residing in EU Member States, with significant reconstruction and development experience within key Ministries, other government agencies/institutions to enhance the Governments effectiveness in overseeing urgent policy and institutional reforms.