Ethical issues around the future usage of artificial intelligence (AI) have helped turn it into a polarising issue in society. From techno-optimists to people derided as luddites, many have an opinion on the ethics of AI. Later this month, AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, artists, politicians, … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Örebro, coordination is the key!
The region of Örebrö has been developing a remarkable work, regarding the exchange of information among the Swedish regions. On top of their active participation in AER activities, the region took over the role of Swedish Coordinator. Thanks to Örebrö, the members have an excellent coordination among themselves. The time and energy that Örebrö is investing in this task … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Poland: modifying territorialisation while acknowledging different regional identities #RoR2017
A little history of Poland Poland is a country in Central Europe. In the early Middle Ages, Poland’s small principalities and townships were subjugated by successive waves of invaders, such as Germans, Balts and Mongols. In the mid-1500s, united Poland was the largest and perhaps most powerful European state. However, during the Partitions of Poland (1772–1918), the nation was … [Read more...]
Youth mobility: a policy that goes beyond employment
At their Autumn Plenary meeting in Brussels, the Youth Regional Network (YRN) took a closer look at the topic of youth mobility. The aim was to grasp the incredible potential (and underlying repercussions) for the stakeholders involved in promoting the mobility of (young) people in Europe. As youth delegates from their regions, YRN members were encouraged to keep these stakes … [Read more...]
#CohesionPolicyTips – Liaise with neighbouring regions in your country
AER’s tips to influence: Towards a stronger and more effective Cohesion Policy beyond 2020 Over the next few weeks, we will be offering small and big tips on how to approach and create a dialogue with your local and regional politicians to raise awareness on the needs of a strong more effective cohesion policy post-2020. This week's tip. Your neighbours are your allies … [Read more...]
Don’t miss out on the chance to apply for the Silver Economy Awards!
If you are reading this, it's because you are thinking of applying for the Silver Economy Awards! The SEED Consortium is searching for talented candidates like you to showcase innovative solutions addressing the needs of ageing populations and thus contribute to raise awareness on the implications of demographic change. Do not wait any longer to submit your proposal for the … [Read more...]
New Horizon 2020 calls committed to the SDGs and the Paris Agreement
On 8 and 9 November 2017, the EU Executive Agency for SMEs (EASME) launched in the European Commission's Charlemagne building an Information Day and brokerage event targeting potential applicants to the 2018 calls for project proposals under the Horizon 2020 Challenge 5 "Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials". Allison Imrie, from the EC - DG … [Read more...]
Human Culture in a Digital World
Future artificial intelligence (AI) programs promise to alter our understanding and experiences with human culture. From the music, to language, to art, AI will play a more prominent role in human culture in the years to come. AER’s event Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge? will bring together field experts, academics, artists, politicians, and … [Read more...]
Personalised Medicine: an Inspiring Debate!
On 7 November, the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the EU hosted an Oxford-style debate organised by POLITICO. Debaters argued around a crucial topic for EU policy makers and interested bodies such as AER: is personalised medicine the key to sustainable health care? The Framework In his introduction, Jan Kimpen, Chief Medical Officer from Philips, gave the … [Read more...]
#ShineBright – Sustainable mobility – Izmir
Izmir has been investing in a more sustainable mobility for the past years. AER recognises the region's dedication and rewards it with a ShineBright award! Upgrading public transport in order to make them more eco-friendly is not an easy task, but Izmir is keeping up with the challenge. The region of Izmir has developed an ambitious connectivity strategy. The region is … [Read more...]
The Nordic Region: from hourglass to hourglass, or to vase?
What is the status, what are the debates, what seems to happen, what should happen when it comes to regionalisation, multi-level governance and regional administrative reforms in the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden? What could we need of further policy development, further research and development activities? There is a long tradition in all four … [Read more...]
Sign the #CohesionAlliance declaration!
What is the Alliance? Currently worth one third of the EU budget, the EU's cohesion policy reduces regional disparities, creates jobs, opens new business opportunities and addresses major global issues such as climate change and migration. The #CohesionAlliance is a coalition of those who believe that EU cohesion policy must continue to be a pillar of the EU's future. The … [Read more...]
Last call to join the Horizon 2020 Project Development Week!
What are you waiting for to join the Horizon 2020 Project Development Week? The deadline for the registration, set on the November 27th, is getting closer so do not miss this fantastic opportunity to exchange project ideas, find partners for consortiums, ensuring your success when applying for Horizon 2020 funding. What? After the success of the brokerage event on the green … [Read more...]
Skills and Competences in an AI era
In the next decade, it is a virtual certainty that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will begin to replace increasing numbers of labourers. The outsourcing of labour to machines will alter the skills and competencies which are valuable in a competitive labour market. At AER's event on Artificial Intelligence, speakers will address this topic, highlighting the challenges and … [Read more...]
Regionalisation in Belgium: “Risk of implosion of the Belgian state is existent” #RoR2017
Belgium became independent in 1830. Between 1970 and 1993, the country evolved into a more efficient federal structure. This occurred through six state reforms (in 1970, 1980, 1988-89, 1993, 2001 and 2014). As a result, today, the first Article of the Belgian constitution reads: “Belgium is a federal state, composed of communities and regions”. The leadership of the country … [Read more...]
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