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3 unusual facts about European Social Fund


Latvian Biomedical Research and Study centre

The research and infrastructure is supported by funding from the Latvian Council of Science, Ministry of Education and Science, various European funding programmes like the European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund, as well as by industry.

Phoenix Radio

With support from the European Social Fund and the Learning and Skills Council, Phoenix Radio Ltd were able to set up a radio-based training scheme for young people aged 16–25, the Phoenix Radio Empower Project, offering the Youth Achievement Award.

Radio Cardiff

It was originally part-funded by Communities First and the European Union Social Fund (ESF Objective 3), and is initially broadcasting on an initial 5 year licence.


Adult Learners' Week

Founded and co-ordinated by the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE), Adult Learners' Week in England is backed by thousands of supporters including the European Social Fund, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Next Step, BBC, Open University and Pearson PLC.


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