Trainings

The training is targeted at practitioners from ERDF, CF and ESF (Managing Authorities, Intermediate Bodies and Audit Authorities) who possess general knowledge of State Aid principles and would like to learn more about the latest state aid provisions in Cohesion policy programmes and projects. Registrations will open in September 2024.

The training provides practical insight into Green, Social and Innovative Public Procurement, as well as into the latest developments in the PP legislative framework (such as international issues, crisis management). Participants: practitioners in Programme Authorities: managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. Training: on 24, 25, 26, 27 June 2024 (4 half days), free of charge, online, in English.

During the training you will gain insights from experts on: (i) Main concepts, definitions, principles and procedures regarding identification and prevention of fraud and corruption in ESI funded projects; (ii) Role of different authorities and ESIF bodies in fraud prevention, detection and reporting; (iii) Emerging trends in fraudulent and corrupt practices; (iv) Analysis of real fraud cases; (v)Innovative methods to combat fraud among others. You will also have a chance to explore new ideas and share outcome and lessons-learned with peers on fraud indicators, fraud prevention and new risks linked to the pandemic and Ukraine. Participants: ESI Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States; Format: online in EN, free of charge, 4half days, 19, 20, 21 and 24 of June (4half days)

DG REGIO is organising sessions of the training module on Integrity Pacts in 2024. The training aims to support the EU Member States in implementing Integrity Pacts (IP) in public procurement projects financed by EU cohesion funds. This advanced module provides hands-on training on the setting up and implementation process. The training is designed for participants from cohesion policy funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States and is provided free of charge. Authorities in each Member State are kindly invited to nominate technical level experts to participate in the training. Please note the training is provided in English. Registration is open for the 10-11 September 2024 Face2Face (2 days in Brussels at EC premises) and one more session will be organised on 18-21 November 2024 (4 half days via Zoom).

The training provides practical insight into Green, Social and Innovative Public Procurement, as well as into the latest developments in the PP legislative framework (such as international issues, crisis management). Participants: practitioners in Programme Authorities: managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. Training: 4 half days, free of charge, online, in English. Registration is open for the face to face session in Brussels on 15-16 May 2024 (2 full days). One more online session is planned in the first semester on 24, 25, 26, 27 June 2024 (4 half days).

DG REGIO is organising 3 sessions of the training module on Integrity Pacts in 2024. The training aims to support the EU Member States in implementing Integrity Pacts (IP) in public procurement projects financed by EU cohesion funds. This advanced module provides hands-on training on setting up and implementation process. The training is designed for participants from ESI Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States and is provided free of charge. Authorities in each Member State are kindly invited to nominate technical level experts to participate in the training. Please note the training is provided in English. - 8, 9, 10, 11 April 2024 online (4 half days via Zoom) - 10, 11 September 2024 F2F (2 days in Brussels at EC premises) - 18, 19, 20, 21 November 2024 (4 half days via Zoom) Registration will open in February 2024.

DG REGIO is organising 3 sessions of the training module on Integrity Pacts in 2024. The training aims to support the EU Member States in implementing Integrity Pacts (IP) in public procurement projects financed by EU cohesion funds. This advanced module provides hands-on training on the setting up and implementation process. The training is designed for participants from cohesion policy funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States and is provided free of charge. Authorities in each Member State are kindly invited to nominate technical level experts to participate in the training. Please note the training is provided in English. Registration is open for the 8, 9, 10, 11 April 2024 online (4 half days via Zoom)/ 2 more sessions will be organised on 10-11 September 2024 Face2Face (2 days in Brussels at EC premises), and 18-21 November 2024 (4 half days via Zoom).

If you want to know more about recent developments at the EU level, improve your practical knowledge in fraud prevention and detection, and be equipped with the necessary tools to combat fraud and corruption, join us at the training!

The training provides practical insight into Green, Social and Innovative Public Procurement, as well as into the latest developments in the PP legislative framework (such as international issues, crisis management). Participants: practitioners in Programme Authorities: managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. Training: 4 half days, free of charge, online, in English. Two more sessions are planned in the first semester: 15-16 May 2024 (2 full days) Face to face in Brussels and 24, 25, 26, 27 June 2024 (4 half days) Online platform. the registrations will open around 2-3 months ahead of the sessions.

We organise specific training on Citizens engagement. The training will cover the following topics: The framework for citizens engagement in the EU Cohesion cycle Lessons from the OECD-DG REGIO pilots projects and other examples from EU cohesion policy Citizens engagement methodologies and interactive session There will be two training sessions, both taking in place in Brussels, in 13-14 May and 19-20 September 2024. You can express your interest for one of these two training activities as from today

We organise specific training on Citizens engagement. The training will cover the following topics: The framework for citizens engagement in the EU Cohesion cycle lessons from the OECD-DG REGIO pilot projects and other examples from EU cohesion policy Citizens engagement methodologies and interactive training session There will be two training sessions, both taking in place in Brussels, on 13-14 May and 19-20 September 2024. Some places are still available for the training in May.

We organise specific training on Citizens engagement. The training will cover the following topics: The framework for citizens engagement in the EU Cohesion cycle lessons from the OECD-DG REGIO pilot projects and other examples from EU cohesion policy Citizens engagement methodologies and interactive training session The training session takes in place in Brussels on 19-20 September 2024.

Anti-fraud training for participants from ESI Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. The objectives of the training are to improve participants' knowledge on the main concepts and definitions; to provide with practical examples of antifraud measures and role of different authorities and ESIF bodies in fraud prevention, detection and reporting; to inform on recent main developments at the EU level on combatting fraud and corruption.

The training provides practical insight into Green, Social and Innovative Public Procurement, as well as into the latest developments in the PP legislative framework (such as international issues, crisis management). Participants: This special session is targeted for Audit Authorities in the EU Member States. Training: 3 half days, free of charge, online, in English.

The training provides practical insight into Green, Social and Innovative Public Procurement, as well as into the latest developments in the PP legislative framework (such as international issues, crisis management). Participants: Audit Authorities in the EU Member States. Training: 3 half days, free of charge, online, in English.

The training provides practical insight into Green, Social and Innovative Public Procurement, as well as into the latest developments in the PP legislative framework (such as international issues, crisis management). It is designed for participants from practitioners from Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. Training: 4 half days, free of charge, online, in English.

The training provides practical insight into setting up and implementing an Integrity Pact. It is designed for participants from practitioners from Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. Authorities in each Member State are kindly invited to nominate technical level experts to participate in the training. Please note the training is free of charge, delivered online, in English.

The training provides practical insight into setting up and implementing an Integrity Pact. It is designed for participants from practitioners from Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. Authorities in each Member State are kindly invited to nominate technical level experts to participate in the training. Please note the training is free of charge, delivered online, in English.

The training provides practical insight into setting up and implementing an Integrity Pact in projects financed by EU cohesion policy Funds. Participants: practitioners from Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States. Training: 3 half-days, free of charge, online, in English.

The training is targeted at practitioners from ERDF, CF and ESF (Managing Authorities, Intermediate Bodies and Audit Authorities) who possess general knowledge of State Aid principles and would like to learn more about the latest state aid provisions in Cohesion policy programmes and projects.