Cash advances from investors of qualifying venture capital funds that are fully covered by capital commitments from those investors do not increase the exposure of the qualifying venture capital fund and should therefore be allowed.

That's a commitment to enhancing that social capital, and we want to improve our reputation through improved performance, which is all about reducing our draw on natural capital and improving the financial capital side and the ability of governments and others to invest in human capital at the end of the day.

With a view to better anticipating and managing change and increasing economic growth, employment opportunities for both women and men, and quality and productivity at work under the Regional competitiveness and employment and Convergence objectives, assistance from the ESF should focus, in particular, on improving the adaptability of workers and enterprises, enhancing human capital and access to employment and participation in the labour market, reinforcing the social inclusion of disadvantaged people, combating discrimination, encouraging economically inactive persons to enter the labour market and promoting partnerships for reform.

I believe FCC Ventures has significantly increased the amount of capital investment in the agriculture sector, and that comes from the contribution together of ourselves with our partners in venture capital.

Examples include studies, development of indicators and data gathering or other activities to reinforce the knowledge base of the programme.

(ii) to ensure the expansion of the knowledge base, the exchange of information and the identification and dissemination of good practice, including through training, study visits and staff exchange.