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1. Which types of EUSAIR Flagship projects most urgently need improved access to finance? (select up to three options)

1 respondent · multiple choice: percentages add up to more than 100%

Answer Responses
Power and gas networks 100.0% (1)
Renewable energy and sustainable fuels 100.0% (1)
Sustainable fisheries & aquaculture 0.0% (0)
Marine bioeconomy 0.0% (0)
Multi-modal corridors and transborder connectivity of transport infrastructures 0.0% (0)
Greening and decarbonisation of ports 0.0% (0)
Environmental connectivity and protection 0.0% (0)
Marine Spatial Planning 0.0% (0)
Sustainable tourism 0.0% (0)
Mediterranean Diet 0.0% (0)
Youth & Skills Engagement 0.0% (0)
Other (please indicate) 0.0% (0)

2. In your experience, what are the main barriers for private and public sector actors — especially those based in the Western Balkans — in accessing EU funds and grants through different programmes, including IPA III/IPARD (select up to three options)

1 respondent · multiple choice: percentages add up to more than 100%

Answer Responses
Lack of information on available instruments 100.0% (1)
Increased competition for all EU programme funding 100.0% (1)
Call for proposal criteria are difficult to meet 100.0% (1)
Complex procedures & bureaucracy 0.0% (0)
Difficulty in engaging partners/setting up a winning consortium 0.0% (0)
The same applicants always get funded 0.0% (0)
Insufficient guarantees or risk-sharing 0.0% (0)
Limited institutional capacity or project preparation skills 0.0% (0)
Other (please indicate) 0.0% (0)

3. In your experience, what is the main barrier for private and public sector actors — especially those based in the Western Balkans — in accessing IFI loans and blended finance? (select up to three options)

1 respondent · multiple choice: percentages add up to more than 100%

Answer Responses
Complex procedures & bureaucracy 100.0% (1)
Mismatch between available instruments and actual needs 100.0% (1)
Lack of information on available instruments 0.0% (0)
Limited support from financial institutions during application procedure 0.0% (0)
Criteria for financing a difficult to meet 0.0% (0)
The same applicants always get funded 0.0% (0)
Some qualified applicants do not apply because they are not confident they will be successful 0.0% (0)
Insufficient guarantees or risk-sharing 0.0% (0)
Limited institutional capacity or project preparation skills 0.0% (0)
Other (please indicate) 0.0% (0)

4. Looking ahead to the dedicated session on national promotional and private bank instruments: which EU Member State experience would be most valuable to feature? (select up to two options)

1 respondent

Answer Responses
PNRR/Recovery Plan loan management experience (e.g. Italy, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia) 100.0% (1)
National promotional banks/institutions (e.g. CDP and equivalents) 0.0% (0)
Cohesion policy financial instruments experience 0.0% (0)
None in particular 0.0% (0)
Other (please indicate) 0.0% (0)

5. Which financial instruments should the future EUSAIR Financial Facility prioritise? (select up to two options)

1 respondent

Answer Responses
Combined grant-loan mechanisms 100.0% (1)
Blended finance & guarantees 0.0% (0)
Equity & venture capital access 0.0% (0)
Technical assistance for bankability 0.0% (0)
Matching project pipelines with EU Member State cohesion/structural-fund instruments, not only IFI loans 0.0% (0)
Other (please indicate) 0.0% (0)

6. Rank the following support services for a future EUSAIR Matchmaking Platform, from highest (1) to lowest priority (5)

1 respondent · each column adds up to 100%: several items can share the same rank

Rank Funding programme search & eligibility screening Direct matchmaking with investors and banks Partner search for consortia Capacity building on bankability Market intelligence & funding source library
1 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0)
2 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0)
3 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0)
4 100.0% (1) 100.0% (1) 100.0% (1) 100.0% (1) 0.0% (0)
5 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 100.0% (1)

7. Which actors should be prioritised for engagement in the next EUSAIR Financial Dialogue sessions? (select up to three options)

1 respondent · multiple choice: percentages add up to more than 100%

Answer Responses
National promotional banks (e.g. CDP and equivalents) 100.0% (1)
IFIs & donors 100.0% (1)
National promotional banks 0.0% (0)
Private commercial banks 0.0% (0)
Western Balkans Chambers of commerce & business associations 0.0% (0)
EU Member States Chambers of commerce & business associations 0.0% (0)
EU DGs & Managing Authorities 0.0% (0)
Innovation and business development agencies (i.e. ART-ER) 0.0% (0)

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