Massively thought-provoking... That was the first reaction of one of the participants to the conference. The final conference of AMiD project. Why provoking? Because the topic is pretty new. And because it matters. Because as panellists and participants, there were representatives from the local authorities, disabilities organisations, service providers and international … [Read more...]
National insights. AMiD closer look at everyday situation of migrant with disabilities
AMiD project looks at the topic of migrant with disabilities under different angles. The very starting point of the journey was getting the picture of the different situation of migrants and refugees with disabilities in some EU member countries. Mostly, the ones on the front line to the welcome. Greece, Austria and Italy were part of the study. Finland played the role of … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday: reflecting on the achievements of the AMiD project…
The AER flagship project on migration, AMiD-Access to Services for Migrants with Disabilities, has been running since early 2018. Soon, the final conference, scheduled in Brussels on 5th November, will present a one-stop-shop of all the project's products and findings. AER focused in particular on how to set a common approach toward migrants and refugees with … [Read more...]
On the road: AER travels to Varaždin, Croatia to discuss EU funding opportunities
The EU Funding Seminars organised in Varaždin the 6th June by AER Secretariat and the great support of Varaždin County highlighted important take aways. Twelve Croatian Counties, AER member and no members, plus another one from the bordering Slovenia were represented in the audience. This high participation to the event confirms the interest of regions on funding, Structural … [Read more...]
The DG Regio Cohesion Policy Call for Projects is back!
Cohesion policy is the hot topic of the moment. AER members were active part of the discussion set by the task force at the last Bureau in Oppland in the flow of the previous talk started in Lower Austria in 2017 and the agreement on the position on cohesion policy. At the same time, The European Commission gave already a preview of the next Multianual Financial Framework, … [Read more...]
Good practices on refugees and disability inspired AMiD project
Refugees and asylum seekers with disabilities is the main target of AMiD project. Started on January 2018, the project team is working on the development of the main project output, the Need Assessment Tool - NAT. The lack of tool and procedures to support refugees and asylum seekers with disabilities with the right actions and services is the challenge that AMiD … [Read more...]
AER’s Equal Opportunities Group: inspiring work for regions
Day 2 of the Spring Plenaries 2018 ended with the update on the AER Equal Opportunities group activities and the inspiring sharing of examples of why equal opportunities matters for our network and for a more inclusive society. Kenneth Johannesson (Värmland, SE), stepping in for Andrew Gibson (Hampshire, UK), Vice-President for Equal Opportunities, started by giving an … [Read more...]
EEA and Norway Grant: an all new fund for interregional cooperation
AER has been looking closely to the EEA and Norway Grant since a long time ago. This grant proposes fundings on topics of interest for AER members, such as civic participation, youth unemployment and social disparities. Mutual exchange projects are traditionally set on bilateral exchanges but last year the Grant Operator started a consultation on transnational projects. AER was … [Read more...]
Governance, a new topic for the Horizon 2020 programme
Funding Opportunity The Horizon 2020 Programme is the main source of funding to implement front running and innovative ideas. Several calls for projects pointing out governance as main topic have been published recently, and some others are foreseen in autumn 2018. The new calls for projects on governance The new Horizon2020 calls want to tackle urgent and recent social … [Read more...]
Youth and citizens, European programmes to support good ideas
The end of the year is a time for good resolutions. The AER Bureau gathered its brilliant representatives to adopt AER's new political priorities for 2018-2019. Youth and citizenships were very frequently mentioned in the talks before the final decision on priorities was made. "Democratic Sustainability" effectively summarises those exchanges in this clear statement: … [Read more...]
DG Regio supports innovation and industrial transition
Innovation and industrial transition are almost obvious topics on the agenda for all levels of authorities. AER, as a network of regions, has shaped those categories in different ways. AER regions were active on energy transition and circular economy since a long time now as e-health and active ageing. The European Commission is fully engaged in supporting regions to build … [Read more...]
Call for proposal on Cohesion Policy: the perfect call for AER region members!
There are no topics that fit AER's mission more than cohesion policy. During its Bureau meeting in Lower Austria, AER issued its statement on the future of cohesion policy post 2020. Led by the task force on Cohesion policy, this discussion will progress during the upcoming Fall Plenaries hosted by the Grand-Est Region in France. Participants will be able to get informed and … [Read more...]
The first European Silver Economy Awards at the AER General Assembly
The AER General Assembly is one of the launching events of the fist European level Silver Economy Awards. AER is proud to be a partner of the SEED project, the promoter of this important initiative. Silver Economy is on the AER priority list since years. Already AER and member regions addressed Silver Economy at the Training Academy in Aalborg in 2015 and more recently at the … [Read more...]
EEA and Norway Grants: tackle “hard-to-reach” youth unemployment
Youth employment is a top priority not only for the European Union. AER is fully engaged since years to support the implementation of concrete and effective actions. The AER Summer Academy 2016 was especially focused on entrepreneurship and the workshop “EU Regions – Partners forYouth” was the successful try to build a bridge between young adult and European Institutions. The … [Read more...]
Support people to find more job opportunities thanks to environmental good practices
Pro Natura is a social enterprise based in Belgium. The core of Pro Natura action is the natural landscape design. By doing so Pro Natura supports people who have troubles to find a job on the regular labour market. The organisation provides to them tailored trainings and work experience to increase the chances for a new start in their career. Pro Natura is constantly looking … [Read more...]