struktuurifondid
Struktuurifondid, in the context of the European Union, are funds under the EU's cohesion policy designed to reduce regional disparities and promote balanced, sustainable growth. They comprise the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund, and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), along with the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in earlier periods. Together they support investments that contribute to economic convergence, innovation, employment, and environmental protection across regions.
Governance and programming: The funds are allocated to member states through multiannual programming documents that set
Areas of support: ERDF emphasizes infrastructure, innovation, and regional development; ESF focuses on employment, education, and
Impact and status: Struktuurifondid operate across EU member states and are a major instrument of EU cohesion