The Polish way to the single website for European Funds
Assumptions 1.To ensure coherence of information system on European Funds homogenous Information Architecture common layout of all websites (such as: Portal, 7 operational programmes, 16 regional programmes, agricultural and fishery funds portal, financial instruments portal, etc.) 2.Hierarchic system of content (pieces of information complementary to each other) Portal – general information on European Funds addressed to the public Managing Authority website – specific information on the programme Intermediate Body website – specific information to beneficiaries 3.Increasing of comprehensiveness of content as well as proper categorisation of information on Portal and MA websites common rules in order to unify communication ways, e.g. common templates for call for tenders, guidelines, lists of projects 4.Inclusion of information concerning agricultural and fishery funds 5.EU grant search engine
European Funds Portal – outcome of intensive consultations and workshops 3
4 Evolution, not revolution
Coherence
Strong sides Usability (simple labels, intuitive navigation, easy search, possibility to manage the results such as filters) In line with newest web design trends (Responsive Web Design) Accessibility (keyboard navigation, skiplinks, alternative texts, contrast, visual focus) Hierarchic content system English version
Focus on process - intuitive path, how to obtain a grant (highlighting the investment opportunities) European Funds Information kit
EU grant search engine – key element of Portal Source of information on funding opportunities including grants and others forms of support (financial instruments) Addressed to people who have not earlier benefited from European Funds Easy to use: simple, intuitive navigation, limited number of steps, possibility to change criteria and previously taken decisions, simple language, filter and sort tools
Step by step: Who are you? Where are you from? What are you searching for?
Regional Programme Portal
Regional Programme websites in 2013
Diversified navigation
Outcome of our work
How to manage a project? – guide for beneficiaries
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