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NEWS The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business

The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business

On 26th February, the European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business.  This package focuses

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External Publications ESF+ financial instruments. Handbook

ESF+ financial instruments. Handbook

This handbook provides comprehensive guidance on setting up and implementing financial instruments under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) to support employment, education and s

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Events and webinars Fostering Europe’s prosperity and industrial transformation: Cooperatives as drivers of change

Fostering Europe’s prosperity and industrial transformation: Cooperatives as drivers of change

On the occasion of the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives launched by the United Nations, the European Commission is organising a one-day event to promote the cooperative

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External Publications Combining ESF+ financial instruments with grants

Combining ESF+ financial instruments with grants

This factsheet describes how ESF+ financial instruments can be combined with grants. By combining grants with financial instruments, managing authorities can address market failure

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Featured News Microfinance Business Models

Microfinance Business Models

The paper identifies the key building blocks of a microfinance business model and reviews their relevance in view of the recent pandemic crisis. The changes to the business models

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Library MFC Barometer of Trends in Microfinance – 2021 Edition

MFC Barometer of Trends in Microfinance – 2021 Edition

In 2021, the efforts of microfinance institutions focused on recovering to their pre-Covid-19 levels of activities and on building further resilience to the upco

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