In preparation of the regulatory framework for the 2014-2020 programme period, simplification measures were introduced to reduce administrative costs and burden. Expectations concerning possible reductions have been based among others on an impact study carried out by t33/SWECO in 2012. The...

This study identifies the main obstacles and potential (needs) for development and growth in cross-border regions. The most significant needs, which are suitable and affordable for Interreg programmes, are mapped through a set of indicators built-up at a territorial NUTS3 level. The database...

This study identifies the main obstacles and potential (needs) for development and growth in cross-border regions. The most significant needs, which are suitable and affordable for Interreg programmes, are mapped through a set of indicators built-up at a territorial NUTS3 level. The database...

This study examines ERDF co-financed financial instruments (FIs) for enterprises in 2007-13. It is based on data analysis for 12 'stocktake' countries, a literature review, nine case study OPs and a seminar with stakeholders to refine the findings. For many Member States FI were a novel approach...

For many Member States financial instruments were a new approach to delivering Cohesion policy. Their increased use in 2007-13 created significant challenges especially for MAs with limited experience. The regulatory framework provided flexibility to accommodate domestic arrangements, but...

This report presents the final results of the study on the use of Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) in 14 Interreg IPA programmes 2021-2027. The analysis is divided in two parts. The first part describes the use of different SCOs by these programmes. This analysis distinguishes between types of...

This study was launched to develop EU level Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) in multiple areas supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF) in the programming period 2021-2027. The methodology used in this study is aligned with the provisions of Article 94 of...

For many Member States financial instruments were a new approach to delivering Cohesion policy. Their increased use in 2007-13 created significant challenges especially for MAs with limited experience. The regulatory framework provided flexibility to accommodate domestic arrangements, but...

For many Member States financial instruments were a new approach to delivering Cohesion policy. Their increased use in 2007-13 created significant challenges especially for MAs with limited experience. The regulatory framework provided flexibility to accommodate domestic arrangements, but...

The study assesses the possibility of expanding the 2014-2020 list of common output indicators and the feasibility of developing a list of common direct result indicators for post-2020 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF) interventions, amounting to Eur 350 billion...