RESOURCES

Useful resources are available to managing authorities (MA) and financial instrument stakeholders from different providers. They include:

• EC regulatory guidance – The European Commission provides guidance in the form of working documents for colleagues and bodies involved in the monitoring, control or implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds on how to interpret and apply the EU rules relevant to financial instruments. The Commission services' explanations and interpretations of the rules aim to facilitate programme implementation and to encourage good practice.
• fi-compass resources – Resources provided by fi-compass aim to address issues faced by MAs before and during establishment and the implementation of financial instruments, being responsive to their needs at different stages of the financial instrument lifecycle. fi-compass’ resources aim to improve the understanding of MAs on the technical requirements and/or provide them with practical advice on the approach to take with regard to particular issues.
• Other resources – A variety of networks, organisations and practitioners are also forging ahead with implementing financial instruments or advancing the financial instruments agenda. Their insight and learning can be inspirational to those considering implementing financial instruments or looking to further the effectiveness of financial instrument implementation. You can search all these resources using the facility below.