fi-compass Jam Sessions

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Main topics: combinations of grants and financial instruments, audit methodology, smart growth and sustainable finance, energy efficiency in housing, and horizontal selection criteria in the implementation of financial instruments.

This podcast was filmed live during FI Campus with expert speakers responding to questions from a live audience: Jonathan Denness, Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit, DG REGIO, Oana Dordain, Deputy Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Relations Unit, DG REGIO, Emily Smith, Head of Climate and Urban Unit, EIB, Frank Lee, Head of Financial Intermediary Advisory Division, EIB, and Desmond Gardner, Financial Instruments Advisor, EIB.

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Main topics: Experts from the DG REGIO and IBB Ventures answer your questions about the quasi-equity model financial instrument.

A discussion with Sara Dagostini, policy officer at the European Commission’s DG REGIO and Markus Lehmann, finance director at IBB Ventures, hosted by Anna Zurek, from the fi-compass team at EIB.

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Main topics: A discussion on the EaSI Business Development Services pilot and how financial instruments can be used to support the integration of third-country nationals using resources under the Asylum, Integration and Migration Fund (AMIF), or co-financed with other resources

A discussion with Cristina Dumitrescu, Senior Investment Manager in the Inclusive Finance Division at the European Investment Fund, hosted by Bruno Robino, Head of fi-compass at the European Investment Bank.

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Main topics: Experts from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank join Jacki Davis, moderator at the FI Campus 2023 event, for an informal discussion on financial instruments in changing times.

A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit in the European Commission's DG REGIO, Oana Dordain, Deputy Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit in the European Commission's DG REGIO, Frank Lee, Head of the Climate and Social Advisory Division at the EIB and Emily Smith, Head of Unit for Climate and Urban at the EIB.

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Main topics: Experts from the EIB and the European Commission answer your questions from the 7 October 2022 ERDF event on model financial instrument for energy efficiency.

A discussion with Aron Kerpel-Fronius, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG Regio and Olivier Dumoulin, Financial Instruments Advisor at the European Investment Bank, hosted by Emily Smith from the fi-compass team at the EIB.

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Main topics: The experience of the EAFRD MA for Greece in implementing a guarantee instrument under the 2014-220 RDP, lessons learned and plans for the future.

A discussion with Mr. Costas Apostolopoulos, Head of Evaluation and Institutional Support Unit, Greek managing authority, hosted by Nivelin Noev, Policy Coordinator, Unit F3, DG AGRI, European Commission.

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Main topics: Preparations for the future CAP and role of EAFRD financial instruments in the Member States CAP Strategic Plans for achieving Green Deal objectives, generational renewal and the long-term vision for rural areas.

A discussion with Silvia Michelini, Director at European Commission’s DG AGRI (Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural development), hosted by Mario Guido from the fi-compass team at EIB.

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Focus: preparativi per la futura PAC e ruolo degli SF FEASR nei piani strategici della PAC degli Stati membri per il raggiungimento degli obiettivi del Green Deal, il ricambio generazionale e la visione a lungo termine per le zone rurali.

Dibattito con Silvia Michelini, Direttore della DG AGRI (Direzione Generale Agricoltura e Sviluppo Rurale) della Commissione Europea, ospitata da Mario Guido del team fi-compass della BEI.

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Main topics: New flexibilities for financial instruments under the new Common Provisions Regulation (CPR)

A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, hosted by Frank Lee from the fi-compass team at EIB.

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Main topics: New flexibilities for EAFRD Financial instruments in post 2020 period to help addressing financing needs of EU farmers and agri-food companies.

A discussion with Michael Pielke, Head of Unit in European Commission’s DG AGRI (Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural development), hosted by Miglena Dobreva from the fi-compass team at EIB.

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Main topics: ESIF financial instruments support the development of the Venture Capital / Private Equity ecosystem in Greece, supporting technology-based SMEs.

A discussion with Yannis Tsakiris Deputy Minister for Development and Investment in Greece and Bruno Robino, Head of fi-compass at the EIB.

Before you tune in to the podcast, have a look at these Equifund video case study and interviews with stakeholders in Greece.

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Main topics: ESIF Financial instruments help the city of The Hague to transition to renewable energy and to regenerate its urban areas.

A discussion with Ton Overmeire – manager of The Hague’s Holding Fund, hosted by Chiara Continenza from the fi-compass team at EIB.

Before you tune in to the podcast, have a look at these five short videos on Financial Instruments in action in The Hague.

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Main topics: The managing authority of the ESF National Operational Programme in Poland has put in place a swift, comprehensive response to support the social sector in addressing the challenges caused by the COVID-19 lockdown.

A discussion with Piotr Krasuski, Director of the Department of the European Social Fund, Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, Poland, hosted by Eugenio Sabafrom the fi-compass team at EIB.

The fi-compass Factsheet – Responding to the COVID-19 crisis through financial instruments is providing more information about the Polish experience in Appendix II.

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