On-the-spot checks in Dubrovnik

Learning objective
Looking for errors and irregularities in a more effective way
Learning points
Presenting new guidance for on-the-spot checks
Looking to the best practices for detecting and correcting errors
Getting key alerts about possible irregularities
Linking in a better way ex-ante / ex-post / desk-based / on-the-spot checks
Making clear distinction between 1st and 2nd level checks
Focusing on checklist and specific justifications of errors
Insisting on correction of errors and dialogue with beneficiaries
Special points
Visits on-the-spot (one hard, one soft operation)
One cohesion dinner

Territorial Development in Dublin and Ireland

Learning objective
Implementing place-based and spatial instruments for regional and local development
Learning points
Presenting 2021-2027 Territorial and Regional dimensions of interventions
Looking for the best strategies for Smart and Sustainable cities
Looking for best practices of eco-dimension, education and SME, housing and energy
Looking for the best practices of programming, selecting, monitoring and facilitating in terms of involvement of stakeholders and good governance
Focusing on Territorial Instruments (ITI, CLLD…) and Local Action Groups and other tools
Insisting on Targeted Territories, specific objectives and Territorial / Regional Strategies for all specific objectives of programmes

Special points
Visits on-the-spot (rural and urban) with a specific focus on SMART cities
One cohesion dinner