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fi-compass is an advisory service platform developed by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group).^[1] It supports EU shared management funds' managing authorities and other stakeholders by providing practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments across the European Union.^[2]

Financial Instruments

Financial instruments co-funded by EU shared management funds, such as loans, guarantees, and equity investments, leverage public funding to attract private investments.^[3]^[4] These instruments contribute to EU policy objectives, including economic growth, job creation, and social cohesion. fi-compass is designed to support EU shared management funds' managing authorities and other interested parties by providing practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments under various EU shared management funds, including:

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

Key Features

Hosted within the EIB, fi-compass serves as a one-stop-shop for information, guidance, and technical assistance related to financial instruments under EU shared management.^[5] Its primary objectives include:

Promotion of Financial Instruments: Raising awareness and promoting 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 capacity of managing authorities and other stakeholders.
Knowledge Sharing: Facilitating the exchange of best practices and experiences among EU Member States and stakeholders.
Technical Assistance: Offering expert advice and support to help 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 offers 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.
Training and Events: Training sessions, workshops, webinars, and conferences.
Bilateral Advisory Support: Expert advice and technical assistance to Managing Authorities.
Online Platform: A user-friendly website providing access to all fi-compass services, resources, publications, and interactive tools.

External Links

References

^ "About fi-compass". fi-compass.
^ "Financial Instruments under Shared Management Funds". fi-compass.
^ "New to financial instruments?". fi-compass.
^ "Financial Instruments - Regional Policy". European Commission.
^ "EIB Advisory services". European Investment Bank.

[1] "About fi-compass". fi-compass.

[2] "Financial Instruments under Shared Management Funds". fi-compass.

[3] "New to financial instruments?". fi-compass.

[4] "Financial Instruments - Regional Policy". European Commission.

[5] "EIB Advisory services". European Investment Bank.

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