Example video for fi-compass Showcase 2019
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In this short video, fi-compass expert Desmond Gardner explains how the Manchester’s Citylabs building benefited from co-financing with the JESSICA Evergreen Fund.
This video was created as an example for the ‘fi-compass Showcase 2019’ storytelling campaign.
fi-compass DG MARE Survey featured in DG MARE Farnet newsletter
fi-compass DG MARE Survey featured in DG MARE Farnet newsletter
The fi-compass DG MARE survey is highlighted in the current edition of the Farnet newsletter. The survey seeks feedback from EMFF managing authorities on their experience of using (and not using) financial instruments in the current programming period.
The closing date of the survey is Friday 21st June 2019. All EMFF managing authorities are encouraged to provide feedback to this important survey in order to shape the future use of financial instruments post 2020.
Guidance for Member States on Article 46 - reporting on financial instruments and on Article 37(2)(c) - leverage effect
This document provides technical guidance on how to interpret and apply the EU rules of Article 46 CPR – reporting on financial instruments and on Article 37(2)(c) CPR – leverage effect.
The document provides Commission services' explanations and interpretations of the said rules to facilitate the programme implementation and to encourage good practice(s).
‘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.