Our member regions Adjara and Imereti (GE), are encouraging you to get to know the beautiful country of Georgia. Situated on the crossroad of Europe and Asia at the east of the Black Sea, Georgia has a unique and ancient cultural heritage and is known for its hospitality and cuisine. The nature is very diverse and is a good place for adventurous souls. It is one of the … [Read more...]
Join the Digital Health & Care Learning Network day
Donna Hendersson, Chair of the AER e-health network is inviting all AER members interested in digital health and health innovation to join the Scottish Government Technology Enabled Care Division’s Digital Health & Care Learning Network day via webcast on Monday 24 June. The event starts at 9:45 GMT (10:45 CET) This Digital Health event is an opportunity for staff with … [Read more...]
Making Europe fit for the future – Europa Forum Wachau
From 13 to 15 June 2019, over 70 students and young professionals participated in the Europa-Forum Wachau. It took place in Austria at Stift Göttweig, an abbey not far away from Vienna. The motto of this year's forum was "Making Europe fit for the future". 24th edition of the Europa Forum For the 24th time, AER member region Lower Austria organised the Europa Forum … [Read more...]
Regions for peace-building
On June 4th, 2019, AER co-organized a debate with the Congress of the Council of Europe about the role of local and regional authorities in peace-building. This debate took place in the context of the World Forum Normandy for Peace. It consisted of a vivid discussion between speakers of a debate panel and afterward with the public. Different perspectives on … [Read more...]
Connecting projects & sourcing good practices for Subcommittee on youth
Mr. Hrvoje Kovač, Varaždin (HR), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Youth, is participating in many external events and projects, where he represents both Varaždin County Council and AER. The idea is to seize opportunities for connections and to create synergies between initiatives both within and outside AER. Sourcing good practices on youth His participation in different … [Read more...]
AER at World Peace Forum in Normandy
The World Forum Normandy for Peace will take place in Caen (FR) at the Abbey aux Dames, the 4th and 5th June 2019. AER is contributing to this event with a debate panel on the role for local and regional authorities in peace-building. Peacemaking in Normandy For its second edition, the World Forum Normandy for Peace will be honouring “The Peacemakers”. The event will take … [Read more...]
TAIEX-EIR workshop in Gelderland: you’re invited!
Gelderland (NL) and the European Commission are organising a TAIEX-EIR workshop on “Maintaining and Enhancing Ecosystem Services in Urban Regions”. This event, which is open to AER members and can be fully funded by the European Commission will take place in Gelderland in the Veluwe area, 4 - 5 July 2019. TAIEX-EIR learning programme The TAIEX-EIR PEER 2 PEER learning … [Read more...]
European Entrepreneurial Region Conference: empowering sustainability
The Province of Gelderland (NL), winner of the 2019 European Entrepreneurial Region award, is proud to invite all AER members to a two-day conference about empowering sustainability. The conference will take place in Arnhem (NL), 22 - 23 May 2019. Mutual learning for a sustainable future The International European Entrepreneurial Region Conference will give room to work … [Read more...]
Committee 1 explores collaboration opportunities on European certification initiative for SMEs
An innovative European certification initiative for regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could represent leverage for growth and improved cross-border economic relations. Added value for SMEs On March 6th, Jean-Luc Vanraes the President of the AER Committee for Economy and Regional development met with a delegation from CAC en mouvement. CAC en mouvement is … [Read more...]
Is it possible to combine regional growth with the Sustainable Development Goals?
AER members have been working continuously and especially last year on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations. Their implementation by cities and regions is crucial but how can they ensure economic growth while contributing to these goals? Commitment of AER to use SDGs as a policy framework The SDGs are a call addressed to all the nations, … [Read more...]