‘fi-compass points the way’ – interview with Jonathan Denness from DG REGIO about the importance of financial instruments and support available
Financing rural, agricultural and forestry infrastructure
During the 2014-2020 period, the scope of financial instruments under EAFRD has widened to all eligible sectors, including investment in infrastructure. EAFRD grant support for infrastructure currently accounts for around 10% of total investment volume, though no financial instruments dedicated to infrastructure have yet been implemented.
Supporting rural infrastructure and Smart Villages development
This publication describes a pilot technical assistance initiative promoted by the European Commission Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) in collaboration with the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) for supporting rural infrastructure and Smart Villages development.
Interview with Phil Hogan, European Commission and Andrew McDowell, European Investment Bank
Closing remarks from Michael Pielke
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Mr Michael Pielke, Head of Unit, DG Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
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Q&A4: Loans with flexible conditions as a tool to address price volatility in agriculture
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Mr Bart Verstrynge, Agricultural Economist, KBC Bank, Belgium
Mr Emanuele Fontana, Crédit Agricole, Italy
Mr Tadhg Buckley, Head of Agriculture, Sector Strategy & Specialists, Allied Irish Bank, Ireland
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Q&A3: Practical examples of EAFRD financial instruments with specific focus on young farmers
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Mr Madis Reinup, Member of the Management Board, Rural Development Foundation, Estonia
Ms Gabriela Freitas, Managing Authority PDR2020, Portugal
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Q&A2: Young farmers access to finance and addressing price volatility in the agriculture sector
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Mr Michael Pielke, Head of Unit, DG Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Mr Simon Barnes, Head of Advisory Services, European Investment Bank
Mr Frank Lee, Head of Financial Instruments Advisory Division, European Investment Bank
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Q&A1: Farm policy statements on the future of EU Young Farmers and their financing needs
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Mr Pekka Pesonen, Secretary General of COPA – COGECA
Mr Jannes Maes, President, CEJA, European Council of Young Farmers
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