This case study describes the SELFIEmployment financial instrument in Italy which provides financial support through micro and small loans at zero interest rate for people Not (engaged) in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) to enhance their self-employment and entrepreneurship initiatives, thus increasing their chances of being included in the labour market.
This report offers a first look into the financial gap for agricultural enterprises for short-term and for medium and long-term loans. It is based on established European Commission methodology (Ex-ante assessment of the EU SME Initiative, 2013) and incorporates improved calculations. The input variables are based on updated data from Eurostat, the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) provided by DG AGRI and the SAFE survey. Wherever specific data for the agricultural sector was not available, approximations were used.
The fi-compass macro-regional conference on EAFRD financial instruments for agriculture and rural development in 2014-2020 took place in Warsaw on 24 October 2016.
The event:
The new fi-compass series of specific thematic workshops started with an event covering financial instruments supporting energy efficiency in Vienna on 20 October 2016. Peer-to-peer learning and sharing experience were central.
Participants could:
The European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) policy framework emphasises the need for more use of financial instruments in 2014-2020: the overall aim is therefore to deliver more ESIF funding through financial instruments in the future. To help achieve this, the European Commission, in partnership with the EIB, has set up a single advisory platform on ESIF financial instruments for the programming period 2014-2020. This advisory platform is called fi-compass.
The final report of the fi-compass 2024 survey presents the feedback received from practitioners on the impact and relevance of the fi-compass platform. The survey results provide valuable insights into how fi-compass continues to support the implementation of financial instruments under shared management funds during the 2021–2027 programming period. With a high satisfaction rating (Net Promoter Score of 57), the findings confirm that fi-compass remains a key source of technical knowledge, practical guidance, and peer learning for practitioners.
This video showcases how Portuguese farmers and agri-businesses use EAFRD financial instruments to invest in innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth. It highlights real-life examples of how tailored finance helps mitigate risk, boost competitiveness, and support rural development.
