TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION

Programme Overview

For more information on the Technical Co-operation Programme or to request assistance, please contact:

Mr. Iván Galán Director, Technical Co-operation Bureau

E-mail: officeTCB@icao.int Phone: +1 514 954-8219 ext: 6343Fax : : +1 514 954-6077

www.icao.int/tcb

TCB by the numbers:

The Technical Co-Operation Bureau (TCB) provides support to more than 115 States in the

development and implementation of projects across the full spectrum of the civil aviation sector.

We are committed to ensure client satisfaction with quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness.

Our professionals will assist you with:

• Infrastructure and services.

• Provision of experts, equipment, and training.

• Technology transfer.

• Compliance with ICAO SARPs

Executing your projects through TCB will guarantee you with strict:

• Neutrality/ Objectivity/ Transparency

More facts and figures:

• Over 300 international field experts and consultants recruited by ICAO yearly.

• Over 770 fellowships awarded yearly.

• ISO 9001 Certification Standard for Quality Management Systems.

• US$ 120 million is the average annual programme size.

• TCB involvement in over 150 projects each year.

The ICAO Technical Co-Operation Programme

Since its establishment in 1952, the Technical Co-operation Bureau (TCB) has

implemented civil aviation projects aimed at the safety, security, environmental protection

and sustainable development of air transport of national and international aviation.

TCB provides assistance to States in the full spectrum of the civil aviation sector, including:

• Strengthening of civil aviation institutions.

• Technology transfer and human resources development.

• Infrastructure and services.

• Compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

• Corrective actions.

Supporting States

To best support States’ needs, TCB’s services fall into three main categories:

• Recruitment/Provision of expert consultants.

• Procurement of civil aviation equipment and services.

• Training Programmes.

Being a non-profit organization, TCB can offer those services under most favorable and

cost-effective conditions and guarantees strict Neutrality, Transparency and Objectivity.

Its advice is therefore governed solely by objective technical and financial considerations.

Recruitment/Provision of Expert Consultants

TCB maintains an active roster of over 3,000 individual experts and more than 120

registered consultancy companies in virtually all fields of civil aviation.

The knowledge and experience of experts hired by TCB qualify them to assist States in a

variety of tasks, such as: civil aviation master plans, air traffic management services, airport

modernization, safety oversight, regulatory frameworks, MRTDs, e-Passports and more.

Experts typically work together with national specialists to transfer their knowledge

and at the same time provide on-the-job training.

Procurement of Civil Aviation Equipment and Services

TCB’s procurement service is always tailored to the needs of its clients. We can

prepare equipment and project specifications, manage and evaluate tenders, make

recommendations on supplier criteria and selection, negotiate and manage contracts

and supervise delivery of services and equipment.

As a frequent buyer of civil works, goods and services, ICAO is well aware of the world

market prices and prevailing financial terms and conditions, and has also acquired a

broad experience in negotiating civil aviation procurement.

Some of the advantages of ICAO procurement services include:

• Compliance with ICAO SARPs.

• Optimum warranty conditions.

• Clear and short delivery times.

• Full transparency-fairness of evaluation.

• Insight on technological advances.

Training Programmes

Some projects may require a training component. TCB projects facilitates training to

professionals through several different types of programmes:

• Fellowships programme.

• In-country programme.

• Specialized equipment training.

These training programmes are executed in collaboration with various training centers

and schools, including TRAINAIR. TCB has assisted with training in over 115 countries,

awarding fellowships to thousands of students.

The ICAO Technical Co-Operation Programme

Since its establishment in 1952, the Technical Co-operation Bureau (TCB) has

implemented civil aviation projects aimed at the safety, security, environmental protection

and sustainable development of air transport of national and international aviation.

TCB provides assistance to States in the full spectrum of the civil aviation sector, including:

• Strengthening of civil aviation institutions.

• Technology transfer and human resources development.

• Infrastructure and services.

• Compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).

• Corrective actions.

Supporting States

To best support State’s needs, TCB’s services fall into three main categories:

• Recruitment/Provision of expert consultants.

• Procurement of civil aviation equipment and services.

• Training Programmes.

Being a non-profit organization, TCB can offer those services under most favorable and

cost-effective conditions and guarantees strict Neutrality, Transparency and Objectivity.

Its advice is therefore governed solely by objective technical and financial considerations.

Recruitment/Provision of Expert Consultants

TCB maintains an active roster of over 3,000 individual experts and more than 120

registered consultancy companies in virtually all fields of civil aviation.

The knowledge and experience of experts hired by TCB qualify them to assist States in a

variety of tasks, such as: civil aviation master plans, air traffic management services, airport

modernization, safety oversight, regulatory frameworks, MRTDs, e-Passports and more.

Experts typically work together with national specialists to transfer their knowledge

and at the same time provide on-the-job training.

Procurement of Civil Aviation Equipment and Services

TCB’s procurement service is always tailored to the needs of its clients. We can

prepare equipment and project specifications, manage and evaluate tenders, make

recommendations on supplier criteria and selection, negotiate and manage contracts

and supervise delivery of services and equipment.

As a frequent buyer of civil works, goods and services, ICAO is well aware of the world

market prices and prevailing financial terms and conditions, and has also acquired a

broad experience in negotiating civil aviation procurement.

Some of the advantages of ICAO procurement services include:

• Compliance with ICAO SARPs.

• Optimum warranty conditions.

• Clear and short delivery times.

• Full transparency-fairness of evaluation.

• Insight on technological advances.

Training Programmes

Some projects may require a training component. TCB projects facilitates training to

professionals through several different types of programmes:

• Fellowships programme.

• In-country programme.

• Specialized equipment training.

These training programmes are executed in collaboration with various training centers

and schools, including TRAINAIR. TCB has assisted with training in over 115 countries,

awarding fellowships to thousands of students.

TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION

Programme Overview

For more information on the Technical Co-operation Programme or to request assistance, please contact:

Mr. Iván Galán Director, Technical Co-operation Bureau

E-mail: officeTCB@icao.int Phone: +1 514 954-8219 ext: 6343Fax : : +1 514 954-6077

www.icao.int/tcb

TCB by the numbers:

The Technical Co-Operation Bureau (TCB) provides support to more than 115 States in the

development and implementation of projects across the full spectrum of the civil aviation sector.

We are committed to ensure client satisfaction with quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness.

Our professionals will assist you with:

• Infrastructure and services.

• Provision of experts, equipment, and training.

• Technology transfer.

• Compliance with ICAO SARPs

Executing your projects through TCB will guarantee you with strict:

• Neutrality/ Objectivity/ Transparency

More facts and figures:

• Over 300 international field experts and consultants recruited by ICAO yearly.

• Over 770 fellowships awarded yearly.

• ISO 9001 Certification Standard for Quality Management Systems.

• US$ 120 million is the average annual programme size.

• TCB involvement in over 150 projects each year.