Spring is work programme definition season at AER! On the occasion of the Spring Plenary meetings in Arad, members of the three thematic Committees will decide what they would like to do together and how they will leverage regional initiatives via the network. The below elements will help you make the most of this opportunity. Rule nº1: everything is possible The main idea is … [Read more...]
Technology for healthy ageing in rural communities
Livestream will be available from 9:10 for the RemoAge event on innovative health and care services on Tuesday 16 January. Ageing in place in remote areas The RemoAge project addresses the challenge of supporting people with dementia and other frail older people to age at home in remote and sparsely populated areas. Long distances and limited resources are two challenges to … [Read more...]
Connectivity: AER at Smart Airports in Germany
AER was invited to contribute to Smart Airports in Munich, a series of conferences about the role, evolution and future of airports. Martin Tollén, Chair of the AER working group on Transports & Mobility shared insights on growth, social responsibility and sustainability during the first day conference "Aviation & Economic Development". His presentation on regional … [Read more...]
Energy study visit: the programme is out!
As announced at the Committees' plenaries in Nancy, the programme of the study visit in Gelderland (NL) is now available. This event on the energy transition is aimed at regional policy makers, businesses and knowledge institutes. A multi-stakeholder approach, what else? The main focus of the Gelderland study visit, which is being organised in cooperation with other … [Read more...]
Nancy workshops: targeted experience exchange
The value of data, smart green and integrated transport systems, regions and culture, youth mental health and life-cycle approaches: the workshops organised on the occasion of the Nancy plenary meetings were an opportunity to exchange experiences on a series of topics close to regions' heart. Data, the world's most valuable resource We generate quantities of data each day … [Read more...]
Committee 3 Progress report 2017
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Culture, Education and Youth gather in plenary meeting. This is the opportunity to set goals for cooperation through the elaboration of a joint work programme. Progress is evaluated, achievements are celebrated and experiences shared. Evaluating progress During the elaboration of the work programme in London, planned activities … [Read more...]
Committee 2 Progress report 2017
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Social Policy and Public Health gather in plenary meeting. This is the opportunity to set goals for cooperation through the elaboration of a joint work programme. Progress is evaluated, achievements are celebrated and experiences shared. Evaluating progress During the elaboration of the work programme in London, planned … [Read more...]
Committee 1 Progress report 2017
Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Regional Development and Economy gather in plenary meeting. This is the opportunity to set goals for cooperation through the elaboration of a joint work programme. Progress is evaluated, achievements are celebrated and experiences shared. Evaluating progress During the elaboration of the work programme in London, planned … [Read more...]
Join the Committees’ Presidiums!
AER is looking for candidates to fill out newly vacant positions in the Committees' Presidiums. It includes Vice-President positions and various representative posts inside all three AER Committees. Join the Committees' leadership and get a profound involvement into AER decision making process! What's a Committee Presidium? The AER Committees are the backbone of our activity. … [Read more...]
AER: a frontrunner for territorial innovation
This week an AER delegation composed of members of the Summer Academy and the Youth Regional Network is participating in the Summer Seminar of the College of Cluny to identify cooperation opportunities. AER: a history of territorial innovation The cooperation of AER with the European College of Cluny is a continuation of AER's longstanding support to territorial innovation. … [Read more...]
For a general approach to inclusion
To share good practice on inclusion and develop a general approach to inclusion, Committee 2 President Mihai Ritivoiu would like to initiate an interregional project. Different regions, similar approaches? What if inclusion were first and foremost a question of approach? This project idea, which was announced at the AER Spring 2017 Plenaries in London, and included in the … [Read more...]
Chiara: “I felt inspired by the work of AER”
Friday was Chiara's last day in Strasbourg. This is an opportunity to look back on what has been achieved in the past 6 months! Chiara, who holds a Masters degree in Political Economy did an Erasmus+ internship at our Strasbourg office and supported the organisation of the Autumn plenaries in Izmir, the "E-health: let's find a common language" event in Brussels and the … [Read more...]
Cultural heritage: from Veneto to Flanders via… Nordland
How a storm, which in 1431 dramatically changed the route of Pietro Querini, a Venetian merchant, now is a motive for experience sharing on innovation and entrepreneurship! Cultural heritage a basis for exchange On the occasion of the AER Spring plenaries, delegates interested in cultural heritage had the opportunity to participate in a workshop on cultural heritage. The … [Read more...]
Youth mental health: pressing needs across Europe
On the occasion of the AER Spring plenaries, regional policy makers from wider Europe made a point on working together on the topic of youth mental health and improve regional policies in the field. Health, youth and the future of Europe The difficulty for young people to relate to others is a growing severe problem across Europe as was identified by AER members on the … [Read more...]
AER series on investments: Episode 1
The Prodi High Level Task Force As a follow-up on the AER conference on sustainable financing for the regions, AER will be publishing a series of articles on investments. These will provide deeper insight on the different financing tools available for regions, which were presented on the occasion of this conference. Maximising public value AER is participating in the work … [Read more...]
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