Research for CULT Committee – Europe for Citizens: New Programme Implementation – First Experiences

The present study is intended to research first experiences with the implementation of the Europe for Citizens (EfC) programme 2014–2020. The study provides an overview of the current implementation of the programme and aims to contribute to an understanding of what works well in the present iteration of the EfC programme and what are the main areas of concern for applicants and beneficiaries. The analysis is based on 24 interviews with the National Contact Points of the Programme, located in the Member States

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European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service: Study, July 2016: Research for CULT Committee - Europe for Citizens: New Programme Implementation – First Experiences http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2016/585874/IPOL_STU(2016)585874_EN.pdf

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