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About fi-compass

fi-compass is designed to support EU shared management managing authorities and other interested parties, by providing practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments.

These include ‘how-to’ manuals, factsheets and case study publications, as well as face-to-face training seminars, networking events, and video information.

EU shared management financial instruments

Financial instruments co-funded by EU shared management funds can be an efficient way to invest in growth and development across the European Union. They can be set up by Member States and regions to invest EU shared management resources through financial products such as loans, guarantees, equity and other risk-bearing mechanisms that support projects on the ground.

fi-compass offers general information, practical tools and learning opportunities that guide you step-by-step through the life cycle of EU shared management financial instruments. Specific advice is offered also on the use of financial instruments under each of the EU shared management funds.

So, if you are a managing authority, a financial intermediary or any other party interested in learning more about the practical features of EU shared management financial instruments you can find the information you are searching for here.

In focus

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The potential for financial instruments supporting migrant integration

The potential for financial instruments supporting migrant integration

28 June 2024

This fi-compass study provides a market assessment, including an analysis of the demand and supply side for financing in the area of integration of third-country nationals (TCNs) in the EU.

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Showcase 2024 mailing

Showcase 2024

26 June 2024

The fi-compass Showcase is a unique opportunity to share and promote your financial instrument triumphs within the fi‑compass community.

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Scale-Up: a new fi‑compass initiative for energy efficiency financial instruments

1 March 2024

To meet EU climate action targets, we need to increase the pace and scale of green investments, particularly in the field of energy efficiency.

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Publications

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Micro-loan fund for agricultural entrepreneurship in Greece
Micro-loan fund for agricultural entrepreneurship in Greece
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ESF+ financial instruments
ESF+ financial instruments
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Combining ESF+ financial instruments with grants
Combining ESF+ financial instruments with grants

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Events

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November
2024
10th annual EU conference on EAFRD financial instruments
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Madrid
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2024
ESF+ financial instruments for microcredit and social economy with focus on Italy and Spain
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Rome
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June
2024
Policy and practice: Financial instruments supporting integration of third-country nationals in the EU
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Brussels

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Ep.19: “Ask Me Anything” – Live at FI Campus 2024

Main topics: combinations of grants and financial instruments, audit methodology, smart growth and sustainable finance, energy efficiency in housing, and horizontal selection criteria in the implementation of financial instruments.

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