Financial instruments’ support for inclusion & employment #personal loans

A new fi-compass advisory publication explains how financial instruments can support Member State objectives for inclusion and employment. The factsheet highlights how Member States can proactively use the ESF to stimulate personal loans through financial instruments. The new publication shows how personal loans can help produce an educated, well‑trained workforce, with balanced work‑life conditions. This contributes to competitiveness and productivity in the European Union, enhancing social inclusion and reducing poverty. The factsheet describes benefits of financial instruments for ESF stakeholders by answering: Click here to download and share the new ESF factsheet on Personal Loans from the fi-compass website. Interested in
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Fraud prevention at stake #ETCP munich training #EC Anti-fraud measures

The European Commission has pledged 14.5 million euros to support Member States in fighting fraud, corruption and other illegal activities. Under the Hercule III Anti-fraud Programme, the Commission will finance projects such as training customs officers to better recognize illegal trade. “Member States must be properly equipped to address fraud against the EU budget,” said Giovanni Kessler, Director-General of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).  From 9 to 10 May in Munich, ETCP key expert, Ms Susanne Volz, invites you to tackle Fraud prevention focusing on how to manage anti-fraud risk assessment: 2-Day | Fraud “Identifying Fraud & mitigating the key risks” Date : 9 to
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