Artificial what? Cognitive scientist Marvin L. Minsky, who is also a co-founder of the MIT AI Laboratory, defines artificial intelligence as “the science of making machines do things that would require intelligence if done by men”. The term artificial intelligence is therefore used when machines perform human-like cognitive functions such as learning, understanding, reasoning … [Read more...]
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Erasmus+ project on peer review in adult learning
AER is happy to share a successful project from Umbria region, aimed to provide a good practice adaptable for future projects in the field of formal and non-formal adult learning. PRALINE project - ‘Peer Review in Adult Learning to Improve Formal and Non-Formal Education’, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, aims at developing innovative and sustainable initiatives to support … [Read more...]
#RoR2017 – This week’s focus: Estonia
The report gives an overview of the Estonian administrative system today and discusses the current administrative-territorial reform. Estonia is one of the smallest countries in the EU with a surface of approximately 45,000 km2 and population of 1.3 million. Furthermore, the structure of Estonian administrative system is also different from the ‘usual’ one, as Estonia has no … [Read more...]
AER presents its new branding, for a stronger Europe
On Tuesday 20 June, AER launched its new visual identity. This new branding symbolises AER's political priority: "A Stronger Europe". This transition to a renewed AER could not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of AER during the last four years, under the presidency of Dr. Hande Ozsan Bozatli. Let us now work all together – local, regional, national … [Read more...]
#RoR2017 – This week’s focus: Malta
Malta is a centralised state and the powers that have been delegated are those to the local government. Indeed today two levels of government exist at the central and local level. Though the centre retains power, Maltese people tend to identify themselves with their locality. In every locality one finds that people tend to be proud of their hometown or village, and are willing … [Read more...]
AER & R20: a winning alliance for European regions
This week (19 June 2017) AER President Magnus Berntsson was elected R20 (regions of climate action) President by the R20 Governing Board and General Assembly. AER and R20 have enjoyed a close relationship over the last years, leading to a smooth and almost expected result. After many years of technical assistance to regions throughout the world to enable their green … [Read more...]
AER & R20: where do we stand?
This week (19 June 2017) AER President Magnus Berntsson was elected R20 (regions of climate action) President by the R20 Governing Board and General Assembly. AER and R20 have enjoyed a close relationship over the last years, leading to a smooth and almost expected result. But where do we stand in our alliance with the R20 to help regions fund their green … [Read more...]
AER to speak at Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform first workshop
The Assembly of European Regions has been a key partner for Interreg Europe in setting up and implementing its Policy Learning Platform. AER is invited for the first thematic workshop to share good practices on health and well-being. Interreg Europe The Interreg Eruope programme intends to reinforce economic and social cohesion in the European Union through the promotion of … [Read more...]
#RoR2017 – This week’s focus: Brexit
The Brexit dilemma: redrawing the map The vote to leave the European Union after over 40 years membership threw up some major challenges for the United Kingdom, not least for the regions. Whilst England and Wales voted out, Scotland and Northern Ireland supported “Remain”. The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly said, “Scotland will not be … [Read more...]
#ShineBright Antalya
On the occasion of the 2017 AER MYFER Award, the region of Antalya, in Turkey presented its project of School League. The initiative aims at creating social inclusion among young people through sport. It targets school-aged youngster, especially children with fewer opportunities within municipalities of Antalya: Muratpasa, Konyalti and Dosemealti. Sport competitions create … [Read more...]
European Young Leaders is looking for Candidates!
Friends of Europe invited AER members to participate in the nomination process for their 2018 European Young Leaders (EYL40 programme). What you have to do? Send your suggestions for someone you admire, from the age of 30 to 40, who would be a high-potential candidate for EYL40! Friends of Europe Friends of Europe is a think tank which tries to bring people together by … [Read more...]
The first SEED webinar – register today
1st Webinar: ‘’Why is this award something for me?’’ 21st June 2017 from 11:00 – 12:00 h CET Webinar: Supporting the recognition of the Silver Economy in Europe in the Digital Era – Submit your application now! The Silver Economy Awards is a new initiative to reward ICT-based innovative solutions that improve the lives of European seniors and support the growth of the … [Read more...]
Democratic innovation: are regions up for the challenge?
OPINION PIECE by Valentin Dupouey Regions are, along with cities, the first ring of the democratic chain that links local to global, cities to continents, grassroots initiatives to global challenges, citizens to institutions. This democratic chain is under heavy pressure but we cannot afford to see it break. The health of democracy is extremely heterogeneous … [Read more...]
#RoR2017 – This week’s focus: Regions in Finland
The article describes the Finnish regions from a number of different viewpoints. It delineates the overall politico-administrative architecture of Finland in order to place the regional councils in context. Thereafter it follows a delineation of the basic characteristics of the regions, and the tasks of the Finnish regions, emphasising both their formal characteristics as well … [Read more...]
European College of Cluny Summer Workshop – A few places left for Youth delegates!
The European College of local self-government and territorial innovation is organizing from 5 to 11 July 2017 a Summer Workshop on "What's going on with democracy in your corner of the world?". The organisers are looking for a few more youth people to be involved. The European College of Cluny The European College of Cluny is a training facility for students, locally elected … [Read more...]
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