The CrowdStream partnership published its policy recommendations on improving the framework conditions for alternative finance for start-ups and social enterprises.
The 4 recommendations are:

1. To establish a dedicated regulatory framework for the implementation of crowdfunding mechanisms
2. To integrate crowdfunding in innovation strategies as a new instrument to support and finance innovative projects from local SMEs, start-ups and social enterprises at the regional level
3. To develop and implement measures for awareness-raising and education of wide regional target groups to trigger the emergence of local “crowdfunding communities
4. BSO capacity building and establishment of a network of local crowdfunding knowledge hubs across the Danube countries

The detailed recommendations are available from the link below: