About
Building on the experience JASPERS has developed during the 2014-2020 period, the webinar covered the new requirements and methodologies mandated by the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) and also showcased examples on how JASPERS is currently supporting counterparts across Europe in strengthening their capacities to perform sound project selection and appraisal in 2021-27.
Target audience
More than 160 participants joined our webinar. It was mainly aimed at Managing Authorities, implementing bodies, relevant line ministries and other relevant institutions involved in the appraisal and selection of projects co-funded by Cohesion and other EU funding sources in the 2021-27 period. It was also relevant for national and regional authorities responsible for implementing Cohesion Policy and professionals involved in project preparation, appraisal, and implementation.
Objectives
Participants gained an understanding of the implication of the transition from the 2014-2020 to the 2021-2027 programming period, with an increased responsibility of national authorities in ensuring sound project selection and establishing adequate appraisal methodologies and processes. The webinar covered regulatory compliance and quality control, highlighting new prerequisites for project selection, including climate proofing and the DNSH principle, and the assistance that JASPERS can provide in this respect.
The webinar featured interactive Q&A sessions, providing opportunities to learn about experiences and emerging good practices across Member States.
The primary objective of this webinar was to initiate an open dialogue with Managing Authorities (MAs) and other relevant stakeholders, aiming to gain valuable insights into their needs for potential further support on subjects relevant to project preparation and selection. Additionally, it served as a platform to discuss forthcoming, targeted technical capacity-building activities designed to strengthen their capabilities for the 2021-2027 programming period.
Agenda
Resources
Presentations:
- Introduction and background to the webinar
- Regulatory requirements in the 2021-2027 Programming Period
- Study on selection of operations in 2014-2020 and practices in EU Member States
- Lessons learned from 2014-20 Independent Quality Review (IQR) experience
- Support for project appraisal in Slovenia and Croatia
- Project appraisal support in the transport sector in Romania and Bulgaria
- Project Appraisal support in the context of the Just Transition Fund
- JASPERS assistance on Climate proofing and State Aid
- Results of registration questionnaire
Practical application of the European Commission's technical guidance on climate proofing in Spain
EIB Advisory, through JASPERS and in partnership with the Spanish Ministry of Finance, delivered a series of capacity building webinars in 2025 on the practical application of the European Commission’s climate proofing methodology for infrastructure projects. These sessions support the implementation of the ERDF and EIB co-financed programmes in Spain.
Practical application of the European Commission's technical guidance on climate proofing to transport projects
EIB Advisory through the JASPERS mandate, in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Finance (Directorate General for European Funds), organized a webinar on the practical application of the European Commission's Technical Guidance on Climate Proofing in transport projects over €10 million for beneficiaries of EU funds in Spain on November 19, 2025.
Practical application of the European Commission's technical guidance on climate proofing to water, wastewater and flood protection projects
EIB Advisory through its JASPERS mandate, in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Finance (Directorate General for European Funds), organized a webinar on the practical application of the European Commission's Technical Guidance on Climate Proofing in water, wastewater and flood protection projects over €10 million for beneficiaries of EU funds in Spain on November 11, 2025. Climate proofing seeks to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the potential impacts of climate change while ensuring that GHG emissions from projects are consistent with the EU and Spanish decarbonization objectives. This webinar provided an overview of the EC climate proofing methodology, its implementation in s projects in Spain, providing practical insights and examples.
Questions?
For any further enquiry on this webinar and in general on the activities of the JASPERS Knowledge Platform please write an email to jaspersnetwork@eib.org