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FAMENET frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Frequently asked questions on the programming, monitoring and evaluation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014-2020 (EMFF) and the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 2021-2027 (EMFAF)

Disclaimer

FAMENET (Fisheries and Aquaculture Monitoring, Evaluation and Local Support Network) is a support unit to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE).

Through its network of experts, FAMENET supports the Commission and the Member States in the monitoring and evaluation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), as well as the implementation of CLLD financed from these Funds.

The information and views included on this FAQ webpage are those of the FAMENET experts only and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Commission. Neither the Commission nor any person acting on the Commission’s behalf may be held responsible for the use that may be made of the information contained therein.

The guidance provided here is based on the technical know-how of FAMENET. It is not intended to be exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice or interpretation. If you require legal advice or interpretation please contact DG MARE directly at: MARE-D3atec [dot] europa [dot] eu (MARE-D3[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

1. EMFAF MEF 2021-2027

Questions on the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (MEF) of the EMFAF 2021-2027, including the development of national strategies, EMFAF programmes and the intervention logic of the MEF

2. EMFAF data reporting requirements

Details on data reporting requirements and timeline for the EMFAF 2021-2027

3. EMFAF Infosys data fields

Questions on specific operation-level EMFAF data fields reported in Infosys

4. Reporting EMFAF types of interventions

Selecting types of interventions for operations in Infosys

5. Reporting EMFAF types of operations

Questions regarding the reporting of types of operations in Infosys for the EMFAF

6. Reporting EMFAF common result indicators

Specific questions on selecting and calculating values of common result indicators for EMFAF-funded operations in Infosys

7. Selecting EMFAF result indicators

Questions on which result indicators to select for certain operations in Infosys

8. Calculating EMFAF result indicators

Questions on how to calculate values for specific common result indicators for EMFAF-funded operations

9. EMFAF evaluation activities

Questions regarding evaluations required under the EMFAF by Member States and the European Commission

10. Community-Led Local Development (CLLD)

Questions about Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) under the EMFF/EMFAF

11. Simplified Cost Options

Questions regarding the use of Simplified Cost Options (SCO's) under the EMFF/EMFAF

12. EMFF data reporting

Questions on specific aspects of EMFF data reporting, in line with EMFF article 97.1.a.

13. EMFF operations abandoned or withdrawn

Questions regarding how to handle EMFF operations abandoned or withdrawn in Infosys

14. EMFF evaluation activities

Questions regarding evaluations to be completed for the EMFF 2014-2020