1.Assistance may be granted to support the participation of beneficiary countries in Community programmes. The participation shall be set down in the national programmes.
2.The total funds given in Community support for participation in Community programmes shall not exceed the limit set down in the national programme.
3.The participation of beneficiary countries in Community programmes shall follow the specific terms and conditions set out for each such programme in the memorandum of understanding to be concluded by the Commission and the beneficiary country, in accordance with the agreements establishing the general principles for participation of the beneficiary countries in Community programmes. It shall include provisions on both the total amount of the beneficiary country's contribution and the amount funded by assistance under the IPA regulation.