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fi-compass is an advisory service platform developed by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group). It provides support to managing authorities of European Union (EU) shared management funds and other stakeholders by offering practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments across the EU.

Overview

fi-compass offers expertise on the design, implementation, and evaluation of financial instruments co-funded by EU shared management funds. These financial instruments, such as loans, guarantees, and equity investments, are used to leverage public funding in order to attract private investments. They aim to contribute to key EU policy objectives, including economic growth, job creation, and social cohesion.

Financial Instruments

Financial instruments co-funded by EU shared management funds help attract additional private investments to enhance the impact of public resources. fi-compass provides guidance on using financial instruments under several EU funds, including:

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) / Cohesion Fund (CF)
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)

Key Features

fi-compass operates as a one-stop-shop hosted within the European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide information, guidance, and technical assistance on financial instruments under EU shared management. Its primary objectives include:

Promotion of Financial Instruments: Raising awareness and encouraging the use of financial instruments to enhance the impact of public resources.
Capacity Building: Providing training sessions, seminars, workshops, and online resources to build the capacities of managing authorities and stakeholders.
Knowledge Sharing: Facilitating the exchange of best practices and experiences among EU Member States.
Technical Assistance: Offering expert advice and support to design, implement, and evaluate financial instruments in line with EU regulations and best practices.

Services and Resources

fi-compass collaborates with various stakeholders, including EU institutions, national and regional authorities, financial intermediaries, industry associations, and academic institutions. It provides a wide range of services and resources, such as:

Guidance Documents: Comprehensive guides, manuals, handbooks, and toolkits.
Case Studies and Surveys: Real-life examples and success stories from financial instrument implementations.
Training and Events: Information on training sessions, workshops, webinars, and conferences.
Bilateral Advisory Support: Tailored expert advice and technical assistance for managing authorities.
Online Platform: A user-friendly website offering access to all fi-compass services, publications, and interactive tools.

External Links

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