The overall objective of this work package is to effectively coordinate and monitor the project in administrative, technical and financial terms and ensure that the goals of the project are realised successfully. In particular, it involves continuously controlling, monitoring and assuring the timeliness and quality of the deliverables, keeping adequate records of the progress of the project, scheduling and organising regular meetings, defining and implementing efficient communication channels to support cooperation within the project, reporting to the EC and relaying their views to the consortium, managing risks and establishing quality standards for the whole project.

Budgetary parameters are ensured by providing strict central financial administration, monitoring and control in strict observance of all relevant financial regulations.