ARACHNE + Serious Irregularities in EU funding - Fraud, Conflict of Interest, Corruption, Double-funding

This course marries serious irregularities with the tool designed to extinguish them. A first in our calendar, answering to the pressing need to better understand the potential of ARACHNE (and its successor, ARACHNE+) in the prevention and detection of serious irregularities. And perhaps dispel the myths surrounding ARACHNE, which has been frequently dubbed ineffective and out of sync with the rapid changes of local political, economic, financial and social scenarios. Maybe it’s time to acknowledge its strengths and start using its potential to improve the way we deliver results from our EU-funded investments.

This two-day event is split in two. Day 1 offers a deep dive into the current and future ARACHNE systems, with a thorough overview of its regulatory underpinnings, architecture and risk assessment tools. We will be going live in the system, showing practical applications and discussing situations and real cases from past and present. It will…