2 Amendments of Elena BĂSESCU related to 2013/2131(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the increased focus on the support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); notes, however, that transparency and accountability as regards the real impact of these EIB operations cshould be improved, for example through better use of performance indicators; calls on the Council also, in this connection, to agree swiftly on the joint Commission-EIB initiatives and to blend EU budget resources intended for SMEs, as well as to take more resolute action in implementing cooperation with the ECB so as to reduce the financing constraints placed upon SMEs;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the EIB to put in place, in close cooperation with the relevant financial intermediaries, enhanced and adequate information and marketing tools aimed at making SMEs aware of the funding opportunities available through the EIB, thereby optimising the uptake in loans by SMEs. Moreover, an extensive and systematic access to project information, and greater involvement of project beneficiaries and local civil society that could be impacted by EIB financed investments should be ensured;