The Borrower shall, and shall ensure that the Promoter shall, allow the Bank, and when either required by the relevant mandatory provisions of EU law or pursuant to the NDICI-GE Regulation or the Financial Regulation, as applicable, the European Court of Auditors, the European Commission, the European Anti-Fraud Office and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, as well as persons designated by the foregoing (each a “Relevant Party”), to:

The Borrower shall provide the Bank and any Relevant Party, or ensure that the Bank and the Relevant Parties are provided, with access to information, facilities and documentation, as well as with all necessary assistance, for the purposes described in this Article.

Additionally, the Borrower shall allow the European Commission and the EU Delegation of the Republic of Serbia to participate in any monitoring missions organised by the Bank related to this Contract, the Loan or the Project.

In the case of a genuine allegation, complaint or information with regard to a Prohibited Conduct related to the Loan and/or the Project, the Borrower shall consult with the Bank in good faith regarding appropriate actions. In particular, if it is proven that a third party committed a Prohibited Conduct in connection with the Loan and/or the Project with the result that the Loan was misapplied, the Bank may, without prejudice to the other provisions of this Contract, inform the Borrower if, in its view, the Borrower should take appropriate recovery measures against such third party. In any such case, the Borrower shall in good faith consider the Bank’s views and keep the Bank informed.