For three years we in the YES project have been working with this question in our interregional team. We have different experiences and varying degrees of influence. We all, though, agree on one thing. Europe needs more positive attitudes towards entrepreneurship and the way to do it best is through the system that brings young people together i.e., the education … [Read more...]
This section of the AER Library contains thematic documents, studies, background notes & information.
Conference report: Faced with the crisis “The Regions at Europe’s bedside”
The regions are facing many challenges: creating employment, boosting economic growth, developing sustainably their territory struggling against climate changes. Yet, they show amazing innovating abilities to adapt themselves to a quick-moving social, economical and environmental reality. Nevertheless, they cannot solve the economical problems that Europe is facing on their … [Read more...]
Crisis Summit Brochure
Faced with the crisis: The Regions at Europe’s bedside 21-22 September 2012 Pescara, Abruzzo (I) Even faced with significant challenges - creating jobs, generating economic growth, harmoniously developing the territory, fighting climate change - regions demonstrate a stunning potential for innovation while dealing with a rapidly evolving societal, economic, and environmental … [Read more...]
New Report on EU Funding
At a time when the European Union is going through a period of economic instability, European funds play a particular role in the development and restarting of regional economies. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) has therefore published a report that aims at enabling European regions to improve access to European programmes, whether sectoral or structural. This policy … [Read more...]
AER Information Campaign Episode 3: Health and Cohesion Policy
Episode 3 – What are the future priorities with a direct link to Health? (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
AER Information Campaign Episode 2: Health and Cohesion Policy
Episode 2 – How can you get money to fund Health? (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
AER Information Campaign Episode 1: Health and Cohesion Policy
Episode 1: Future Cohesion Policy: What is it, how to use it? (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
The Role of Regional Airports in a future Transportation System
A Study commissioned by the region of Østfold (N) on behalf of the AER Working Group on Regional Airports Conclusions The working group acknowledges the results of the study and will use it as a base for further work on the framework for regional airports, including state aid. The working group gives a mandate to the chair of the group to secure the conclusions of … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°30 on Eco-innovation in the regions – Spring 2012
Eco-innovation in the regions Table of contents: Editorial: Alain Chabrolle, Vice President of Rhône-Alpes Regional Council (F) in charge of health and environment No time to waste. Europe must support eco-innovation if it is to overcome its economic and environmental challenges Better Together. ECREIN+ provides a platform for regions to share best practice on … [Read more...]
Background paper: EU Cohesion policy 2014-2020
Common Strategic Framework: what is at stake for European Regions? In October 2011, the draft regulation laying down common provisions on the 5 funds covered by the Common Strategic Framework was published. Overall aim of the regulation: Provide for an integrated use of of these 5 funds to deliver common objectives derived from Europe 2020. The Common Strategic Framework … [Read more...]
A quick guide to “Active and Healthy Ageing”
February 2012 “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” Table of contents: Active Ageing: Older People, a Burden to Society? What can regions do? AER Actions in the field of active and healthy ageing Taking action now: European Year 2012 European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°26 on Research and Innovation – Winter 2011
Research and Innovation Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, AER President Multilevel governance ‘key to Europe 2020’ Bottoms up to address Europe's major challenges Interview: Hande Özsan Bozatli Vice-President of Istanbul Provincial Council (TR) Show me the money: how to improve access to Europe's finances for SMEs Get involved: the AER … [Read more...]
Wielkopolska (PL) wins the AER Innovation Award
Aim of the project The Pre-incubator of Innovation aims to sponsor youth business and entrepreneurship, with particular attention to recent university graduates. The project provides capital, legal advice, technical know-how, and other services to «pre-incubate» fledgling small businesses. (Use Pop Out button to Download/Open) … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°29 on Youth in a changing society – Autumn 2011
Youth in a changing society Table of contents: Editorial: Michèle Sabban, AER President Young ambition: AER Summer Schools 2011 brought 140 young people, politicians and experts together Empowering youth through subsidiarity: From mobility schemes to competitions, AER has developed a wide range of tools to boost youth involvement in decision making processes … [Read more...]
Thematic dossier n°28 on Regions tackle natural disasters Summer 2011
Regions tackle natural disasters Table of contents: Editorial: Thymios N. Sokos, General Secretary, Decentralised administration of Macedonia and Thrace (GR) When disaster strikes: Europe’s regions must work together if they are to cope with the growth in natural and manmade disasters Crisis management: Cooperation, coordination, communication. These are the … [Read more...]
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