(4)Effective cooperation among competent authorities is an essential aspect of the overall functioning of the EU passport. To assess effectiveness, it is essential to collect information on the cooperation between competent authorities in executing their responsibilities in accordance with Articles 45 and 50 of Directive 2011/61/EU. This implies assessing the instances when the different competences were triggered, the responsive measures taken, as well as efficacy of cooperation in terms of timing, pertinence and detail.