The European Social Fund 2007-2013 “Investing in your Future”

What’s New? Strategic Approach To concentrate on Lisbon and Gothenburg agendas To address difficulties in the implementation of current programming

Principles Concentration Simplification Clarification of responsibilities Keeping the principles of Community added value: partnership Programming over 7 years shared management quality and performance

A more strategic approach Community Strategic Guidelines (EU level): aligning cohesion objectives with Lisbon agenda Strategic Reference Framework (national): consistency of Community, national and regional priorities Operational Programmes – thematic\geographic: analysis, strategy, priorities

The new ESF Reinforced links with EU employment and social inclusion priorities Covers entire EU territory Good governance and partnership Mainstream of innovative actions and trans-national cooperation Priority for institutional capacity

Reinforced links with the EES Strengthen economic and social cohesion by supporting MS policies aiming at full employment, quality and productivity at work, social inclusion and reduction of regional employment disparities Take account of EU objectives in the field of social inclusion and gender equality Concentration on the employment recommendations

ESF priorities Adaptability of workers and enterprises Enhancing access to employment Reinforcing social inclusion Enhancing human capital Promoting partnerships, pacts and initiatives

Additional ESF priorities for Convergence Expanding and improving investment in human capital Institutional Capacity of public administrations and public services

Mainstreaming innovation and trans-nationality Mainstreaming innovative and trans-national action within each programme Managing Authorities will select the themes for innovation Trans-national co-operation  specific axis + 10% MS ensure complementarity and consistency with other Community programmes

Promotion of good governance and partnership Social Partners Non-governmental stakeholders in ESF programming, implementation and monitoring Capacity building Joint activities by Social Partners

Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities Operational Programmes include description of how gender equality and equal opportunities are promoted in ESF implementation Balanced participation of women and men in the management and implementation of OP’s at all levels

Reports Annual and final reports shall include summary on: Gender mainstreaming Participation of migrants in employment Integration and social inclusion of minorities Integration of other disadvantaged groups Innovative activities Transnational actions