THE DIVERSITY OF EUROPEAN FUNDING MECHANISMS: INSIGHTS INTO THEIR TYPOLOGIES

Corina Marinescu, Claudiu Cicea and Silviu-Gabriel Baciu

Proceedings of the INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, 2025, vol. 19, issue 1, 583-595

Abstract: The European Union (EU) has developed a complex architecture of funding mechanisms aimed at promoting economic cohesion, social inclusion, and sustainable development across its member states. This paper explores the diversity of European funding instruments and provides a structured typology. By distinguishing between traditional grant-based schemes, financial instruments such as loans and guarantees, and hybrid mechanisms combining public and private capital, the study highlights the evolving nature of EU financial governance. The analysis also considers the interplay between centralized programs that European Commission is managing (e.g., Horizon Europe, LIFE, Erasmus+) and shared management funds administered at national or regional levels (e.g., the European Structural and Investment Funds). The paper identifies key trends in funding diversification, including the increasing emphasis on performance-based financing, digitalization of fund management, and alignment with the European Green Deal objectives. The findings underline that understanding the typologies of EU funding mechanisms is essential for improving policy coherence, enhancing absorption capacity, and ensuring that resources effectively address territorial and sectoral disparities. Ultimately, this study contributes to a clearer comprehension of how the EU’s multifaceted financial ecosystem supports integration and resilience within the European project.

Keywords: cohesion policy; European funds; regional development. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.24818/IMC/2025/05.09

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