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The fi-compass Jam Sessions podcasts feature practitioners in financial instruments supported by European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) discussing and shedding light on the latest developments in the sector. As well as experts from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank, the podcasts will feature managing authorities, financial intermediaries and final recipients to highlight examples of good practice in ESIF financial instrument implementation.

Just like a Jam Session between musicians, the interviews will be informal and accessible and designed to generate new insights through the exchange of expertise. The podcasts will be suitable for a wide range of stakeholders with different levels of knowledge of financial instruments. We will try to keep the jargon levels low and provide you with ‘to-the-point’ content that will inspire you and enrich your knowledge of ESIF financial instruments.

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  • Avg 30 min
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  • S1 · E26
    April 29 · 24 min

    Ep. 26: Scaling up energy efficiency – Financial instruments combined with capital rebates

    This episode explores the Scale-Up initiative designed and led by DG REGIO and EIB Advisory, under the fi-compass framework, which is aimed at accelerating energy efficiency and small-scale renewable energy investments across Europe. It focuses on how financial instruments combined with capital rebates can drive renovation of residential, public, and commercial buildings. Through insights from Croatia, the European Commission and the EIB, the discussion highlights why energy efficiency matters, how new regulatory tools work, and what it takes to mobilise private capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E25
    March 31 · 30 min

    Ep. 25: ERDF renewable energy loans in Pomorskie, Poland

    A discussion with Kornelia Milczarek, Marshal’s Office of the Pomeranian Voivodeship (the managing authority for the regional ERDF programme in Pomorskie), Joanna Protasiewicz, Pomorskie Loan Fund (Pomorski Fundusz Pożyczkowy, PFP), Ewelina Żaguń, Pomorskie Development Fund (Pomorski Fundusz Rozwoju) and Andrzej Urbanik, Policy Officer at European Commission, DG REGIO, hosted by Anna Zurek, Financial Instruments Advisor, EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E24
    January 28 · 22 min

    Ep. 24: Showcasing impact: Winners of the 2025 FI Campus financial instruments awards

    A discussion with Iva Petkova, Melvin Könings, Abel Mascarenhas and Jörg Lackenbauer, hosted by Nathalie Van Neck, DG REGIO. Winners of the 2025 FI Campus Showcase Awards, highlighting impactful EU shared management financial instruments from Bulgaria, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Through discussions with award recipients and DG REGIO representatives, it illustrates how innovation, collaboration, and urban development funds are driving sustainable growth, leverage, and future investment priorities across Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E23
    Dec 10, 2025 · 42 min

    Ep. 23: 10 years of fi-compass insights – Live at FI Campus 2025

    Main topics: The panel marked fi-compass’s 10th anniversary by reflecting on its impact and highlighting how its publications, knowledge hubs, case studies, and networking have supported the design and implementation of financial instruments. Participants shared future plans focused on green, digital, SME, urban, and innovation financing, with examples like the use of reflows, underscoring collaboration, adaptability, and the growing role of financial instruments in sustainable development across Europe. This podcast was filmed live during FI Campus with expert speakers: Cecilia Gyalog, Head of EU Strategy and International Relations at MFB in Hungary; Inga Beiliūnienė, Head of International Relations at the National Promotional Bank in Lithuania; Iva Petkova, Director of the FLAG Fund and the Sustainable Cities Fund in Bulgaria; and Grzegorz Orawiec, Director in the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy in Poland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E22
    Oct 31, 2025 · 31 min

    Ep. 22: ERDF financial instruments for innovation

    A discussion with Sara Dagostini from DG REGIO and Thomas Hüttich from Investitionsbank, hosted by Caterina Pieretto, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E20
    Jan 24, 2025 · 23 min

    Ep. 20: New to financial instruments?

    A discussion with Iveta Ivánová, Andrzej Urbanik, and Nathalie Van Neck from DG Regio, hosted by Francisca de Novais e Silva, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E19
    Jul 17, 2024 · 55 min

    Ep. 19: “Ask Me Anything” – Live at FI Campus 2024

    Main topics: combinations of grants and financial instruments, audit methodology, smart growth and sustainable finance, energy efficiency in housing, and horizontal selection criteria in the implementation of financial instruments. This podcast was filmed live during FI Campus with expert speakers responding to questions from a live audience: Jonathan Denness, Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit, DG REGIO, Oana Dordain, Deputy Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Relations Unit, DG REGIO, Emily Smith, Head of Climate and Urban Unit, EIB, Frank Lee, Head of Financial Intermediary Advisory Division, EIB, and Desmond Gardner, Financial Instruments Advisor, EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E18
    May 22, 2024 · 11 min

    Ep. 18: Ready for FI Campus?

    A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, hosted by Frank Lee from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E17
    Mar 14, 2024 · 36 min

    Ep. 17: New Audit Methodology for financial instruments in the 2021-2027 programming period

    A discussion with Dana Greceanu, External Audit and Senior Expert on Financial Instruments from the Common Audit Service at the European Commission and Iva Medugorac from the Head of Department for the Design of Financial Instruments from the Croatian ERDF Managing Authority, the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, hosted by Desmond Gardner, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E16
    Feb 23, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min

    Ep. 16: Equity instruments under the European Regional Development Fund, the ERDF

    A discussion with Vivi Papasouli, Mandate Manager at the EIF and Henrik Storm Dyrssen, Project Manager for financial instruments in the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, hosted by Anna Zurek, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E14
    May 4, 2023 · 19 min

    Ep. 14: Quasi-equity finance – a new ERDF model financial instrument

    Main topics: Experts from the DG REGIO and IBB Ventures answer your questions about the quasi-equity model financial instrument. A discussion with Sara Dagostini, policy officer at the European Commission’s DG REGIO and Markus Lehmann, finance director at IBB Ventures, hosted by Anna Zurek, from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E13
    Mar 30, 2023 · 23 min

    Ep. 13: EaSI Business Development Services pilot supports migrant and refugee entrepreneurs

    Main topics: A discussion on the EaSI Business Development Services pilot and how financial instruments can be used to support the integration of third-country nationals using resources under the Asylum, Integration and Migration Fund (AMIF), or co-financed with other resources A discussion with Cristina Dumitrescu, Senior Investment Manager in the Inclusive Finance Division at the European Investment Fund, hosted by Bruno Robino, Head of fi-compass at the European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E12
    Mar 23, 2023 · 44 min

    Ep. 12: Financial instruments in changing times

    Main topics: Experts from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank join Jacki Davis, moderator at the FI Campus 2023 event, for an informal discussion on financial instruments in changing times. A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit in the European Commission's DG REGIO, Oana Dordain, Deputy Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit in the European Commission's DG REGIO, Frank Lee, Head of the Climate and Social Advisory Division at the EIB and Emily Smith, Head of Unit for Climate and Urban at the EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E11
    Mar 3, 2023 · 33 min

    Ep. 11: The New European Bauhaus Model Territorial Development financial instrument

    The New European Bauhaus is guided by three core values, which are sustainability, aesthics and inclusion. When we speak about sustainablility, we speak about investing in energy efficiency measures or focusing of cirularity or biodiversity. Aesthics focuses on the quality of experience and style beyond functionality. Inclusion is all about promoting and supporting actions that make the most of diversity, equality and social inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E10
    Dec 21, 2022 · 24 min

    Ep. 10: Model loan and grant financial instrument for energy efficiency

    Main topics: Experts from the EIB and the European Commission answer your questions from the 7 October 2022 ERDF event on model financial instrument for energy efficiency. A discussion with Aron Kerpel-Fronius, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG Regio and Olivier Dumoulin, Financial Instruments Advisor at the European Investment Bank, hosted by Emily Smith from the fi-compass team at the EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E9
    Oct 26, 2021 · 15 min

    Ep. 9: The implementation of an EAFRD guarantee instrument in Greece

    Main topics: The experience of the EAFRD MA for Greece in implementing a guarantee instrument under the 2014-220 RDP, lessons learned and plans for the future. A discussion with Mr. Costas Apostolopoulos, Head of Evaluation and Institutional Support Unit, Greek managing authority, hosted by Nivelin Noev, Policy Coordinator, Unit F3, DG AGRI, European Commission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E8
    Jul 7, 2021 · 15 min

    Ep. 8: The use of financial instruments in Member States CAP Strategic Plans

    Main topics: Preparations for the future CAP and role of EAFRD financial instruments in the Member States CAP Strategic Plans for achieving Green Deal objectives, generational renewal and the long-term vision for rural areas. A discussion with Silvia Michelini, Director at European Commission’s DG AGRI (Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural development), hosted by Mario Guido from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E8
    Jul 7, 2021 · 15 min

    Ep. 8: Gli strumenti finanziari nei piani strategici della PAC degli Stati membri

    Focus: preparativi per la futura PAC e ruolo degli SF FEASR nei piani strategici della PAC degli Stati membri per il raggiungimento degli obiettivi del Green Deal, il ricambio generazionale e la visione a lungo termine per le zone rurali. Dibattito con Silvia Michelini, Direttore della DG AGRI (Direzione Generale Agricoltura e Sviluppo Rurale) della Commissione Europea, ospitata da Mario Guido del team fi-compass della BEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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