Draft:fi-compass
fi-compass[1][2][3] is an advisory service platform developed by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group).[4][5] It supports EU shared management funds' managing authorities and other stakeholders by providing practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments across the European Union.[6]
Financial Instruments
Financial instruments co-funded by EU shared management funds, such as loans, guarantees, and equity investments, leverage public funding to attract private investments.[7][8] These instruments contribute to EU policy objectives, including economic growth, job creation, and social cohesion.[9][10] fi-compass is designed to support EU shared management funds' managing authorities and other interested parties by providing practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments under various EU shared management funds, including:
- European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) / Cohesion Fund (CF)
- European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
- European Social Fund Plus (ESF/ESF+)
- European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFF/EMFAF)
- Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)
Key Functions
Hosted within the EIB, fi-compass serves as a one-stop-shop for information, guidance, and technical assistance related to financial instruments under EU shared management.[11] Its primary objectives include:
- Promotion of Financial Instruments: Raising awareness and promoting the use of financial instruments to enhance the impact of public resources.[12]
- Capacity Building: Providing training sessions, seminars, workshops, and online resources to build the capacity of managing authorities and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge Sharing: Facilitating the exchange of best practices and experiences among EU Member States and stakeholders.[13]
- Technical Assistance: Offering expert advice and support to help design, implement, and evaluate financial instruments in line with EU regulations and best practices.
Services and Resources
fi-compass collaborates with various stakeholders, including EU institutions, national and regional authorities, financial intermediaries, industry associations, and academic institutions. It offers a wide range of services and resources, such as:
- Guidance Documents: Comprehensive guides, manuals, handbooks, and toolkits.[14]
- Case Studies and Surveys: Real-life examples and success stories.[15]
- Training and Events: Training sessions, workshops, webinars, and conferences.[16]
- Bilateral Advisory Support: Expert advice and technical assistance to Managing Authorities.
- Online Platform: A user-friendly website providing access to all fi-compass services, resources, publications, and interactive tools.
External Links
References
- ^ "Overview of fi-compass advisory platform and its activities" (PDF). energy.ec.europa.eu.
- ^ "fi-compass". atlantic-maritime-strategy.ec.europa.eu.
- ^ "fi-compass". eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu.
- ^ "About fi-compass". fi-compass.
- ^ "Commission and European Investment Bank launch new advisory service on financial instruments". EU Monitor.
- ^ "Financial Instruments under Shared Management Funds". fi-compass.
- ^ "New to financial instruments?". fi-compass.
- ^ "Financial Instruments - Regional Policy". European Commission.
- ^ "European Court of Auditors Special Report 6/2021". op.europa.eu.
- ^ "Financial Instruments under EU policies". eur-lex.europa.eu.
- ^ "EIB Advisory services". European Investment Bank.
- ^ "Better investment climate through mixed EU funding". euronews.com (in German). 14 February 2017.
- ^ "Strengthening the capacity of stakeholders to deliver results". eur-lex.europa.eu.
- ^ "EU guidance on financial instruments". eur-lex.europa.eu.
- ^ fi-compass study on the use of EMFF financial instruments. Publications Office of the European Union. 2021. ISBN 978-92-861-5038-8.
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