Technical Assistance (TA) for European Structural Funds has been in use for several years now. Yet there are still many practical problems and uncertainties which TA experts face in their day-to-day work. Some of the questions that TA experts are searching to answers for are:

• Which costs are eligible and which are not?

• What practical issues have to be taken into account when preparing a contract agreement with the beneficiary?

• How can indicators be used to measure performance? How to collect, measure, analyse and monitor indicators in the best way?

• What changes can be expected in regard to TA in the next programming period 2014-2020 and how to prepare for the changes?

• What is important when implementing and monitoring TA in practice?

• How to prepare for TA audits?

• What are the possibilities to improve the use of TA in institutions?

• How can the absorption rate of available funds for TA be increased?

• What has to be taken into consideration when closing the OP?

The European Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law designed this workshop particular for the needs of advanced TA experts. The workshop provides participants with the specific knowledge and practical expertise in TA.

Under the guidance of the experienced lecturers the participants will deepen and extend their programme management skills. From planning and budgeting, including factors f