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Published by on 28 July 2014

Should only SMEs that are financial beneficiaries of the measures be counted?

No. Enterprises to be counted have to benefit directly from support but do not necessarily have to receive money directly; they may also benefit from services paid for by ESF but without any money passing through the enterprise. For example, ESF funds may be used to support the training of employees in an enterprise but the payment could go directly to the training company.