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📣 Many organizations leave EU funds untapped - but why is this and what can be done about it? My latest article, now published in the journal Regional and Federal Studies, examines why organizations do (not) apply for EU cohesion policy funds - and offers suggestions on how demand can be increased. 💡 👉 Better outreach: Umbrella and network organizations should play a more active role in spreading information about funding opportunities. 👉 Reducing bureaucracy: Administrative burdens remain too high for many applicants – joint efforts by EU legislators and administrations are needed to find practicable solutions. 👉 More inclusivity: Smaller and less experienced organizations should be better considered in project selection criteria. At a time when calls for public investment are growing louder, it’s crucial not only to make funds available but also to stimulate demand effectively. 📈 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eskrsHSA
If there are EU cohesion funds available, why aren't these used by some parties? ‘Why organizations leave money on the table: explaining non-demand for EU funds' by Romy Hansum answers this question by analyzing in-depth interviews. The paper shows that the main drivers for non-demand are: unawareness of the offer, high administrative burden, and low perceived need for additional funding. Moreover, organization type and size are important moderators. Non-demand also causes adjustments in the supply of funds. These findings suggest that future EU implementation research should expand its focus to examine (non-)demand, as well as its dynamic interplay with the administration. https://lnkd.in/ehxkEcJe
congrats!!
Governance & Public Sector Specialist @ The World Bank Group | Multilateral Finance, Public Economics
6dVery interesting study! Thanks