AGORADA 2016
Scope of the event
AGORADA is the annual spring event of EURADA, the European Association of Development Agencies.
Most of the European Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) are promoting loans, guarantee schemes and venture capital to contribute to finance private investments. Financial instruments are being deployed to contribute to companies’ competitiveness. However, there are still numerous challenges. Despite low interest rates private companies are facing important financial needs. Furthermore, from the point of view of RDAs financial instruments are complex to manage and need a continuous update of the skills of the RDAS’ staff. The purpose of AGORADA is to help regional development agencies to explore possibilities to increase the availability of funds for investments in economic growth.
Most of the European Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) are promoting loans, guarantee schemes and venture capital to contribute to finance private investments. Financial instruments are being deployed to contribute to companies’ competitiveness. However, there are still numerous challenges. Despite low interest rates private companies are facing important financial needs. Furthermore, from the point of view of RDAs financial instruments are complex to manage and need a continuous update of the skills of the RDAS’ staff. The purpose of AGORADA is to help regional development agencies to explore possibilities to increase the availability of funds for investments in economic growth.
Structure
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TargetThe main target audience for this seminar are experts from European regional and innovation development agencies. We welcome other stakeholders seeking to establish closer links with principal actors of economic development like financial intermediaries, investors, business angels, crowdfunding platforms, etc.
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More details
The seminar will be held in English.
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