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About fi-compass
fi-compass is designed to support EU shared management managing authorities and other interested parties, by providing practical know-how and learning tools on financial instruments.
These include ‘how-to’ manuals, factsheets and case study publications, as well as face-to-face training seminars, networking events, and video information.
EU shared management financial instruments
Financial instruments co-funded by EU shared management funds can be an efficient way to invest in growth and development across the European Union. They can be set up by Member States and regions to invest EU shared management resources through financial products such as loans, guarantees, equity and other risk-bearing mechanisms that support projects on the ground.
fi-compass offers general information, practical tools and learning opportunities that guide you step-by-step through the life cycle of EU shared management financial instruments. Specific advice is offered also on the use of financial instruments under each of the EU shared management funds.
So, if you are a managing authority, a financial intermediary or any other party interested in learning more about the practical features of EU shared management financial instruments you can find the information you are searching for here.
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Financial instruments for a younger and modern agricultural sector
Discover the stories of several SMEs in Spain who achieved their dreams with the help of the EAFRD guarantee. This financial instrument provided them with quick and easy access to flexible financing, enabling them to cover a wide range of assets, from improving water consumption to updating machinery. With this support, these businesses were able to thrive and grow, showcasing the impact of strategic investment in their success and the subsequent advantages for the local regions.
Interviews with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and SAECA
Agriculture is a cornerstone of the Spanish economy, contributing 10% to the GDP and providing a significant number of jobs. To support this vital sector, a financial instrument was established to offer autonomous communities a coordinated management framework with common application conditions. This framework aims to negotiate better terms and cover projects that are viable but considered too high-risk for conventional financial institutions.
In this interview, hear from Isabel Bombal Diaz, Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and AGRI-food, Fisheries and Food, and Pablo Pombo Gonzalez, President Sociedad Anónima Estatal des Caucion Agraria, SAECA about the importance of financial instruments for the agricultural sector in Spain.
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