This is the Blueprint of the "Training programmes on coordination, management and implementation of ERDF and CF 2014-2020" developed based on the "EU Competency Framework for the management and implementation of the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund" (hereinafter "Competency...

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...

This study assesses the use and intended use of Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) across Member States (MS) and ESI Funds. The study is based on an online survey carried out between September and October 2017 of all EAFRD, ESF and ERDF-CF Managing Authorities (MAs), including MAs of multi fund...

Following on the great success of the first edition with more than 70,000 downloads, we are particularly happy to present you with the new and updated version of the 'Public Procurement - Guidance for practitioners on the avoidance of the most common errors in projects funded by the European...

Over the past decades, EU cohesion policy has made a real difference to people's lives across Europe. It has supported thousands of business start-ups and helped people to secure new qualifications and new jobs. It has increased access to broadband and invested in rail and better road links in...

Over the past decades, EU cohesion policy has made a real difference to people's lives across Europe. It has supported thousands of business start-ups and helped people to secure new qualifications and new jobs. It has increased access to broadband and invested in rail and better road links in...

Cohesion policy is the Union's main instrument to promote regional development and reduce disparities among the Union's Member States and regions. It concentrates its support in the fields of R&D, support to SMEs, education, or transport, telecommunication, social and environmental...