The fi-compass Jam Sessions podcasts feature practitioners in financial instruments supported by European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) discussing and shedding light on the latest developments in the sector. As well as experts from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank, the podcasts will feature managing authorities, financial intermediaries and final recipients to highlight examples of good practice in ESIF financial instrument implementation. Just like a Jam Session ...
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Ep. 19: “Ask Me Anything” – Live at FI Campus 2024
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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: Jonat…
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 17: New Audit Methodology for financial instruments in the 2021-2027 programming period
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A discussion with Dana Greceanu, External Audit and Senior Expert on Financial Instruments from the Common Audit Service at the European Commission and Iva Medugorac from the Head of Department for the Design of Financial Instruments from the Croatian ERDF Managing Authority, the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, hosted by Desmond Gard…
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Ep. 16: Equity instruments under the European Regional Development Fund, the ERDF
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A discussion with Vivi Papasouli, Mandate Manager at the EIF and Henrik Storm Dyrssen, Project Manager for financial instruments in the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, hosted by Anna Zurek, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 15: Financing RePowerEU: shared management financial instruments combined with grants
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A discussion with Kristina Vaskelienė, INVEGA, Lithuania and Aleksejs Kaņējevs, ALTUM, Latvia, hosted by Robert Pernetta, Holding Fund Manager, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 14: Quasi-equity finance – a new ERDF model financial instrument
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Ep. 13: EaSI Business Development Services pilot supports migrant and refugee entrepreneurs
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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…
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Ep. 12: Financial instruments in changing times
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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 C…
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Ep. 11: The New European Bauhaus Model Territorial Development financial instrument
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The New European Bauhaus is guided by three core values, which are sustainability, aesthics and inclusion. When we speak about sustainablility, we speak about investing in energy efficiency measures or focusing of cirularity or biodiversity. Aesthics focuses on the quality of experience and style beyond functionality. Inclusion is all about promoti…
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Ep. 10: Model loan and grant financial instrument for energy efficiency
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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, h…
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Ep. 9: The implementation of an EAFRD guarantee instrument in Greece
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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, Europe…
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Ep. 8: The use of financial instruments in Member States CAP Strategic Plans
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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…
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Ep. 8: Gli strumenti finanziari nei piani strategici della PAC degli Stati membri
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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) dell…
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Ep. 7: New Year, new flexibilities for financial instruments
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ep. 6: Financial needs in EU agriculture and agri-food sectors and possibilities offered by EAFRD financial instruments
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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 a…
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Ep. 5: Equity financial instruments help technology-based SMEs grow and thrive
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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 t…
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Ep. 4: Financial instruments help The Hague meet ambitious sustainability goals
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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 Finan…
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Ep. 3: ESF financial instruments tackling COVID-19 impact in Poland
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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 P…
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Ep. 2: The SIH Anti-Corona Guarantee in Slovakia
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Main topics: the SIH Anti-Corona Guarantee, the first ESIF financial instrument in the country to help SMEs overcome the financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 crisis and help preserve jobs. A discussion with Ivan Lesay, CEO of SIH and a member of the EIB Board of Directors, hosted by Fatima Tair from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Ac…
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Ep. 1: The Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative
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Main topics: new flexibilities for ESIF financial instruments to help businesses respond to challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak. A discussion with Axel Badrichani, Deputy Head of Unit DG REGIO, European Commission, hosted by Desmond Gardner from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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