Communication conference on European Structural and Investment Funds

Brussels, 9-10 December 2013

The conference is co-organised by four Directorates-General that together manage an important part of the EU budget: Regional Policy, Agriculture and Rural Development, Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. The event will be opened by the four Commissioners responsible for the respective policies.
The event aims to:

  • Underline the importance of communicating the achievements of EU funding during 2007-2013 and prepare for the new period 2014-2020
  • Present good communication practices in the Member States and facilitate mutual learning
  • Host the "Common Agricultural Policy Communication Awards"
  • Present the rules on communication for the 2014-2020 period with regards to the European Structural and Investment Funds
  • Provide timely, useful know-how to Managing Authorities and relevant stakeholders, before the finalisation of rural development programmes' communication strategies
  • Enhance visibility of EU interventions at local and regional level
 

Invitations will be sent in September.