1. ESF post 2020
Social innovation Transnational cooperation

2. Evolution of SI and TNC 2000-2006: EQUAL
Effective but with heavy administrative burden
: Flexible approach
Mainstreaming approach resuts in limited take-up
: EU platform
Choice between 3 options but limited take-up

3. Lessons for the Future
Partnerships among stakeholders working on common issues and /or simmilar target groups
Earmarked budgets
Precise work plan to be decided /implemented by all partners
Networking
Dissemination of results

4. First discussion at ESF TWG meeting , June 2017
SI and TNC are not a priority in all MS, hence reluctance to engage
TNC should respond to MS needs, hence MS should identify the themes to be tackled
Shared versus direct management: no clear majority
Earmarked envelope within ESF national allocation or dedicated percentage of each OP
Non-financial support needed : capacity building and partnership mechanisms
TNC as tool for encouraging SI
Partnerships at all levels are a must

5. Options for the Future Option 1: Status Quo Option 2: New EQUAL
Option3: EQUAL Share
Option 4: EQUAL Europe

6. Questions for debate
What are the lessons taken from EQUAL and trans-nationality under ESF that should be stressed for the future? What should be retained under the current set-up of transnational cooperation and what should be improved?
Would you consider to set aside a percentage of national ESF allocation for social innovation and transnational cooperation?
What option would best fit the transnational cooperation under ESF in the post-2020 period?
What should be the themes of future cooperation?