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A New Era for EU Cohesion Policy 2028-2034 and Implementation Lessons from Structural Funds Programmes 2021-2027

The draft regulations for 2028-2034, published in July 2025, propose major reforms to Cohesion Policy. What radical changes are on the table, and how will the new intervention architecture look? Will traditional structural funds programmes be replaced by “cohesion chapters”? Will “measures” return? And is the RRF model set to replace the long-established cohesion policy programming system?
27 May 2026 - 28 May 2026
Madrid (ES)
Structural and cohesion funds/ESIF
Confirmed

Audit and Anti-fraud in RRF and ESIFs 2021-2027 – Exchange of First Audit Experiences Between AAs, EC, OLAF and ECA

The main objective of this practical course is to facilitate the exchange of experiences and audit findings related to anti-fraud measures applied in the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The course will also address issues such as conflicts of interest, double financing, and preparations for the 2028-2034 programming period.
22 Nov 2023 - 24 Nov 2023
Zagreb (HR)
AuditStructural and cohesion funds/ESIF
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Audit and Anti-Fraud in RRF and ESIFs 2021-2027 – Exchange of First Audit Experiences Between AAs, EC, OLAF and ECA

The main objective of this practical course is to facilitate the exchange of experiences and audit findings related to anti-fraud measures applied in the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The course will also address issues such as conflicts of interest, double financing, and preparations for the 2028-2034 programming period.
14 Nov 2022 - 16 Nov 2022
Bucharest (RO)
AuditStructural and cohesion funds/ESIF
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Audit and Anti-Fraud Measures in ESI Funds and NextGeneration EU 2021-2027 Arachne

This course has a very practical and interactive character. All presentations, given by audit and fraud prevention experts from the European Commission and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), include concrete examples and real-life case studies.
24 Nov 2021 - 10 Dec 2021
Online
Structural and cohesion funds/ESIF
Confirmed
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Audit and Anti-Fraud Measures in ESI Funds and NextGeneration EU 2021-2027 Arachne

This course has a very practical and interactive character. All presentations, given by audit and fraud prevention experts from the European Commission and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), include concrete examples and real-life case studies.
11 May 2022 - 13 May 2022
Barcelona (ES)
AuditStructural and cohesion funds/ESIF
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Audit and Anti-Fraud Measures in ESI Funds and NextGeneration EU 2021-2027 Arachne

This course has a very practical and interactive character. All presentations, given by audit and fraud prevention experts from the European Commission and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), include concrete examples and real-life case studies.
28 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2022
Barcelona (ES)
AuditStructural and cohesion funds/ESIF
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Audit, Anti-fraud Prevention, and Detection in RRF and ESIFs 2021–2027: Practical Use of Arachne

This course has a very practical and interactive character. All presentations, given by audit and fraud prevention experts from the European Commission and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), include concrete examples and real-life case studies.
30 Jun 2025 - 2 Jul 2025
Madrid (ES)
AuditStructural and cohesion funds/ESIF
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Closure of 2014-2020 Structural & Cohesion Funds Programmes and Financial Management Changes for 2021-2027

The final version of the Closure Guidelines for 2014-2020 programmes was published in October 2021. Are you clear about what steps need to be taken to achieve a smooth closure process? The last day of eligible expenditure is the end of 2023. Will you be spending up to that point? How best to organise the final phases of the programmes?
22 Nov 2022 - 25 Nov 2022
Online
Structural and cohesion funds/ESIF
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Cohesion Policy Project Appraisal 2021-2027, CBA, and Economic Appraisal (Advanced)

In the advanced course leading experts will discuss: best practice in using CBA for project appraisal; best practice from Major Projects; the new DG REGIO requirements; alternative project appraisal techniques; project quality standards, 2021-2027; Operations of Strategic Importance (OSI) and Using CBA for other instruments, such as the Connecting Europe Facility.
7 Nov 2022 - 9 Nov 2022
Online
Structural and cohesion funds/ESIF
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Cohesion Policy Project Appraisal 2021-2027, CBA, and Economic Appraisal (Basic and Advanced)

This online course will focus on the new Project Appraisal requirements for EU co-financed investment projects and the new Economic Appraisal Vademecum of DG REGIO. It will clarify the link between the Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) Guide, CBA requirements and using the Vademecum.
2 Nov 2022 - 8 Nov 2022
Online
Structural and cohesion funds/ESIF
Confirmed
Registration closed
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