Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council. COSME Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs 2014-2020 – Monitoring report 2014

Summary:

The Commission is responsible for the overall implementation of COSME. The first objective is implemented through the financial instruments that are entrusted to the European Investment Fund (EIF). The implementation of the actions under objectives 2, 3 and 4 is largely delegated to the Executive Agency for SMEs (EASME). Indirect management by international organisations is also envisaged for certain analytical and benchmarking activities.

This report presents an overview of the COSME budget implementation in 2014, in accordance with Article 15 of the COSME regulation, including support measures and expenses of an administrative nature. The details of implementation for each objective are included in annex 1. Annex 2 contains the list of beneficiaries for calls for proposals.

ESO Records

Background information: Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs (COSME) http://www.europeansources.info/record/competitiveness-of-enterprises-and-smes-cosme/

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