Benefits and limitations of digitalization in managing European Social funded projects

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Benefits and limitations of digitalization in managing European Social funded projects

Benefits and limitations of digitalization in managing European Social funded projects
Matei Oliviu, Laura Andreica, Faragău Tudor

Abstract. Digitalization is widely promoted as a solution for the administrative complexity of European Social Fund (ESF) projects, yet practical experience reveals both important benefits and significant limitations. This poster paper synthesises lessons learned from the management of several ESF-funded projects in which digital tools were progressively introduced. The benefits include faster access to project information, improved traceability, easier collaboration between partners and reduced manual effort. The limitations relate to the heterogeneity of national reporting systems, learning curves for project staff, data protection concerns and the risk of over-reliance on rigid digital workflows. A balanced view of digitalization in ESF projects is proposed.

Keywords: digitalization; European Social Fund; project management; digital tools; lessons learned

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Matei Oliviu, Laura Andreica, Faragău Tudor, "Benefits and limitations of digitalization in managing European Social funded projects", Proc. ProjMAN International Conference on Project Management (Poster Paper), 2025, 2023.


Reference: Proc. ProjMAN International Conference on Project Management (Poster Paper), 2025.

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