The COVID-19 crisis brought the world to a standstill in 2020. City centres became ghost towns, economic activity slumped, and political priorities fell by the wayside as managing the pandemic became the all-consuming political focus. However, what has not stood still despite the pandemic is the alarming rate that our planet continues to heat up. Unless we align our recovery … [Read more...]
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Skills for Effective Innovation Ecosystems
Article by Sandra Evans, Project Coordinator at Universität Tübingen. It is not a secret anymore that open innovation ecosystems provide optimal conditions for creating new value. But what makes innovation ecosystems effective, or how are effective innovation ecosystems created? This important question was the topic of a panel discussion organised by the Assembly of European … [Read more...]
REGISTRATION OPEN: Social Inclusion in TVET and Skill Development – Leaving No-one Behind
TVET policies and programmes are of core importance to ensure that all people can enjoy inclusive skill development leading to both individuals’ affirmation and the creation of diversified learning environments. As reported by Srinvas Reddy, Chief of the ILO Skills and Employability Branch, “inclusive skills development and lifelong learning opportunities are vital to … [Read more...]
Skillnet Training Session – Making the Most of Cohesion & Rural Development Funds
MFF, ERDF, ESF, EFRD, EAGF...navigating the sea of acronyms in the EU funding lexicon can be a daunting task for would-be applicants. Yet, unlocking these funds will be crucial for regions if they are to bounce back from the pandemic. What can be done to help regions access the crucial funding they need to support their recovery? The AER recognises these challenges members … [Read more...]
The AER needs YOU!
The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has become an integral part of European citizens’ lives, as sustainability is the key to a brighter future. That’s why the AER and our partners are organising a high-level regional conference dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals, taking place in October 2021. Regions are leading the way when it comes … [Read more...]
COVID-19 – Mental Health & Well-being of Healthcare Professionals
The Chair of the AER Digital Health Network, Donna Hendersson, Scotland (UK) is pleased to invite AER members and partners on 16 June 2021 from 11:00-12:30 CET for a webinar on supporting the psychological wellbeing of healthcare professionals. The event will highlight the potential of digital solutions and the importance of digital (technological) literacy in providing mental … [Read more...]
Mobility as a Service: registrations are open!
On 17 June 2021 the Chair of the AER Working Group on Transports and Mobility, Martin Tollén, Östergötland (SE) is organising a webinar on Mobility as a Service, also known as MaaS. MaaS... I beg your pardon? There is an increasing demand for innovative services supporting seamless mobility combining on-demand transport modes in conjunction with public transport, leading … [Read more...]
COVID-19: How to effectively communicate the need for change?
The Chair of the AER Digital Health Network Donna Hendersson, Scotland (UK) is pleased to invite AER members and partners on 26 May 10:00 – 11:00 CET to participate in a webinar focused on communication and awareness raising strategies for the wider public in the time of COVID-19 as well as training of healthcare professionals remotely. Change & greater demand for … [Read more...]
AER Bureau Debate on Democracy: Putting Citizens back at the Heart of Decision-Making
Rising populism, widespread misinformation, and a loss of trust in governments and institutions. Add a global pandemic to that list of ailments, and it’s clear that democracy in Europe is not in the best shape. But what is the best course of treatment to restore Europe’s democratic health? The answer is a wholesale ‘lifestyle change’ for our democratic system, … [Read more...]
CUBES: Do you want to have a say on boosting sustainable cultural administration?
The AER together with our partners in the CUBES consortium are keeping busy providing reviews, initiatives and tools to address the lack of know-how regarding sustainable administration of cultural resources. We are fully committed to empowering all members of society to take ownership of their cultural resources, and administer them in more sustainable ways. That is why we … [Read more...]
EU4Health 2021-2027 is Adopted: Resilience, Innovation and Accessibility
On March 26, the European Commission announced the entry into force of the new EU4Health Programme to support the resilience and innovation of health systems across Europe throughout the period 2021-2027. With a budget of EUR 5.1 billion for investments in the health sector, the EU4Health 2021-2027 programme is financially the largest health programme ever launched! The … [Read more...]
The best guide to the EU’s Funding & Tenders opportunities portal
The European Commission is offering a detailed explanation on how to access information on funding and use the Funding & tenders Portal on 27 May 2021 10:00-12:30 CEST (Brussels time), via its "Webinar session: The Funding & tenders Portal for beginners" As from 2021, all Commission Services shall be using the Funding & Tenders opportunities portal. It … [Read more...]
Why Innovative Skills are the Catalyst for Rural Areas
On 25 March, the Assembly of European Regions hosted the "Ambitious Skills and Innovation Strategies: A Territorial Approach" webinar. The event was part of the series of webinars on EU funding opportunities organised within the Skillnet project (co-founded by the Erasmus+ Programme) to bring together experts in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and to … [Read more...]
Registrations open! Bright Ideas- The Role of Regions in Improving Energy Efficiency
Eva Hallström, Chair of the AER Working Group on Energy and Climate Change invites all AER members and friends to join an event on the role of regions in improving energy efficiency. Regions will share their experience, challenges, and enablers. This event is co-organised by Värmland (SE) and Viken (NO) Energy Efficiency: how to achieve the transition in the … [Read more...]
Erasmus+ 2021-2027: work programme adopted & first calls published
The EU Commission has adopted the first annual work programme of Erasmus+ 2021-2027, with a budget of €26.2 billion complemented by about €2.2 billion from the EU's external instruments. The budget allocated to the new programme shows the high importance that the EU gives to education, youth and lifelong learning, as it is almost double compared to the amount earmarked for the … [Read more...]
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