Within the framework of the task entrusted to the European Social Fund (the "Fund") by Article 146 of the Treaty and of the tasks entrusted to the Structural Funds pursuant to Article 159 of the Treaty and in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Fund shall support measures to prevent and combat unemployment and to develop human resources and social integration into the labour market in order to promote a high level of employment, equality between men and women, sustainable development, and economic and social cohesion. In particular, the Fund shall contribute to the actions undertaken in pursuance of the European Employment Strategy and the Annual Guidelines on Employment.
