EU competency framework for the management and implementation of the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund : annex 7 : good practices of competency based approaches in ESIF management and implementation systems

This good practice describes the competency framework for ESIF institutions developed by the Lithuanian Managing Authority, i.e. the "Map of Competencies" (hereinafter "Map") and its application in the institutional learning and development process. The first version of the Map was developed in 2011 to ensure systematic capacity building and ultimately improve management of EU Structural Funds. It was based on an analysis of the required and available competencies of 1,250 civil servants and employees working in 18 different institutions responsible for the management of the ERDF, CF and ESF. The Map has since then been periodically updated to take into account changing needs and requirements, with the last update performed in 2014.