grants for actions to improve the functioning of the Common European Asylum System. . New Programme 2014-2020 to support candidate countries How are these priorities implemented? (general context of the IPA) The process of defining the structure and principles of IPA II was launched in December 2010. On the basis of the consultations, lessons learned and experience gained under the current IPA were drawn. Background documents have been prepared and general principles for the continued use of IPA II have been defined. promote regional cooperation, networking and exchange of best practices to help IPA II beneficiaries prepare for EU membership, align their national legislation with EU law (acquis) and gradually adapt to EU standards and practices. .