The 2nd Preparatory Action aimed to prepare Member States and rural communities for the implementation of Smart Villages within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2020 as well as other EU policies and initiatives which could potentially support the emergence of additional Smart Villages...

The Preparatory Action on Smart Rural Areas in the 21st Century (Bis), was running from December 2020 to May 2024 and aimed to prepare Member States and rural communities for the implementation of Smart Villages within the Common Agricultural Policy post-2020, as well as other EU policies which...

Smart Villages is a relatively new concept that was first formulated by the European Commission - at the initiation of the European Parliament through the EU Action for Smart Villages in 2017. The 1st Preparatory Action on Smart Rural Areas in the 21st Century (called Smart Rural 21 project,...

This study examines the current performance and future challenges of EU funding in the areas of employment, skills, and social inclusion-focusing on the ESF+, the EGF, and InvestEU's Social Investment and Skills Window (SISW). Based on desk research, stakeholder interviews, an online survey, and...

Demographic change and ageing populations in European Union countries will impact many aspects of the economy and have a direct effect on long-term care (LTC) systems. Demand for LTC already exceeds supply in many EU countries, leading to the 'care gap'. This gap is expected to widen,...

This evaluation focuses on the preparedness of the World Bank Group, including the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to support epidemic- and pandemic-related health emergencies. A health emergency is defined as an extraordinary event that is determined to constitute a...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provided technical assistance to Sri Lanka to prepare a Fiscal Risk Statement (FRS) as part of its broader public financial management reforms. In response to the recent fiscal crisis, the authorities have implemented reforms to mitigate fiscal risks. While...