Article 16

The following types of actions may be financed under the Progress axis: Analytical activities: gathering of data and statistics, taking account of both qualitative and quantitative criteria, and developing common methodologies, classifications, micro-simulations, indicators and benchmarks, where appropriate broken down by sex and age-group; surveys, studies, analyses and reports, including through the funding of networks of experts and development of expertise in thematic sections; qualitative and quantitative evaluations and impact assessments carried out by both public and private bodies; monitoring and assessment of the transposition and application of Union law; preparation and implementation of social policy experimentation as a method for testing and evaluating innovative solutions with a view to up-scaling them; dissemination of the results of those analytical activities. Mutual-learning, awareness and dissemination activities: exchanges and dissemination of good practice, innovative approaches and experience, peer reviews, benchmarking and mutual learning at European level; Council Presidency events, conferences and seminars; training of legal and policy practitioners; drafting and publication of guides, reports and educational material and measures relating to information, communication and media coverage of initiatives supported by the Programme; information and communication activities; development and maintenance of information systems in order to exchange and disseminate information on Union policy and legislation and on the labour market. Support with regard to: the operating costs of key Union-level networks the activities of which relate to and contribute to the objectives of the Progress axis; capacity-building of national administrations and specialist services responsible for promoting geographical mobility designated by the Member States and microcredit providers; organisation of working groups of national officials to monitor the implementation of Union law; networking and cooperation among specialist bodies and other relevant stakeholders, national, regional and local authorities and employment services at European level; funding of European-level observatories, including on key thematic sections; exchange of personnel between national administrations.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-01 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.