1. In the context of promoting cooperation between, and supporting the work of, FIUs, the Authority, taking into account the needs of FIUs, shall promote common approaches, methods and best practices. The Authority shall also organise and facilitate in particular the following activities:
(a) training programmes, including with respect to technological innovation;
(b) personnel exchanges and secondment schemes, including secondment of FIU staff from a Member State to the Authority;
(c) exchanges of practices between FIUs, including sharing expertise in a specific area;
(d) development or procurement of IT tools and services to enhance the analysis capabilities of FIUs.
2. An FIU may submit to the Authority a request for assistance related to the tasks of the FIU, specifying the type of assistance it seeks from the staff of the Authority, the staff of one or more FIU, or a combination thereof. The FIU requesting assistance shall ensure that access is given to any information and data ne
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