Technical assistance
Article 16
1. At the initiative and/or on behalf of the Commission, the Instrument may contribute up to EUR 1,7 million annually for technical assistance to the Fund in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014. 2. At the initiative of a Member State, the Instrument may finance technical assistance activities, in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 514/2014. The amount set aside for technical assistance shall not exceed, for the period 2014–2020, 5 % of the total amount allocated to a Member State plus EUR 500 000.