Human Capital Operational Program
(POCU)

Managing Authority for the Human Capital Operational Program
It pursues the investment priorities, the specific objectives and the actions undertaken by Romania in the field of human resources, continuing the investments made during the 2007-2013 programming period and contributing to the general objective of the Partnership Agreement.
Axis and Budgets
| Priority Axis 1 - Youth Jobs Initiative | 230.693.510 Euro |
| Priority Axis 2 - Improving the situation of young people in the NEET category | 408.572.233 Euro |
| Priority Axis 3 - Jobs for all | 1.270.959.911 Euro |
| Priority Axis 4 - Social inclusion and poverty alleviation | 1.047.023.965 Eur | Priority Axis 5 - Local Development under Community Responsibility (DLRC) | 206.392.106 Euro | Priority Axis 6 - Education and skills | 1.393.631.965 Euro | Priority Axis 7 - Technical Assistance | 286.276.051 Euro |
European Union program for education, training, youth and sport.
(ERASMUS+)

Its budget of €14.7 billion will provide opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train, and gain experience abroad.
The aim of Erasmus+ is to contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy for growth, jobs, social equity and inclusion, as well as the aims of ET2020, the EU's strategic framework for education and training. Erasmus+ also aims to promote the sustainable development of its partners in the field of higher education, and contribute to achieving the objectives of the EU Youth Strategy.
Axis
| Reducing unemployment, especially among young people |
| Promoting adult learning, especially for new skills and skills required by the labour market. |
| Encouraging young people to take part in European democracy. |
| Supporting innovation, cooperation and reform |
| Reducing early school leaving |
| Promoting cooperation and mobility with the EU's partner countries |
Framework program for research and innovation of the European Union
(HORIZON 2020)

Key challenge: stabilise the financial and economic system while taking measures to create economic opportunities
Initial Commission proposal for a €80 billion research and innovation funding programme (2014-2020); now just over €70 billion (79 billion in current prices including inflation)
A core part of Europe 2020, Innovation Union & European Research Area:
− Responding to the economic crisis to invest in future jobs and growth
− Addressing people’s concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment
− Strengthening the EU’s global position in research, innovation and technology
Axis and Budgets
| Smart & inclusive growth | 451 billion Euro |
| Sustainable growth, natural resources | 373 billion Euro |
| Security and citizenship | 16 billion Euro |
| Global Europe | 58 billion Euro |
| Administration | 61.6 billion Euro |
