EIB Advisory JASPERS Stakeholders Meeting 2024

Over 200 participants joined the EIB Advisory JASPERS Stakeholders meeting 2024 onsite and virtually.

This year’s edition focused on how JASPERS can support the implementation of the 2021-2027 MFF. The event showcased best practices and case studies related to project preparation, technical capabilities, upstream studies, and other initiatives.

Attendees actively participated in panel discussions and shared successful project experiences. It was particularly interesting to hear about the challenges faced in the implementation of EU funds and to gather insights, experiences, and potential needs for future JASPERS support.

The meeting began with a warm welcome from Kyriacos Kakouris, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). Also present was Themis Christophidou, Director-General of DG REGIO in the European Commission. The welcome speeches concluded with their signature of the Contribution Agreement setting the budget for JASPERS for the period 2025-27.

Session Highlights

Session 1: Momentum for the 2021-27 MF

The first session featured a high-level panel discussion on the progress of the 2021-2027 programmes and future prospects. Discussions covered key issues such as addressing natural disasters, improving housing affordability, and ensuring the timely use of the Just Transition Fund.

Session 2: Priority areas for JASPERS assistance 2024-27

The second session focused on strategic priorities for the remainder of the programming period. Patrick Child delivered a keynote on achieving climate neutrality in 100 European cities by 2030. Other topics included flood protection in Poland, innovation in Bulgaria,  sustainable housing, and transport initiatives in Spain.

Session 3: Bridging borders: Leveraging EU project experience to strengthen JASPERS support beyond the EU

The final session highlighted JASPERS' expanding role beyond the EU, focusing on building technical capacity in countries like Moldova and Ukraine. Nicolai Mindra, State Secretary of Moldova’s Ministry for Regional Development and Infrastructure, discussed JASPERS' support in strengthening the country's infrastructure.

Presentations:

• Presentations Session 2
• Presentations Session 3