The Executive Board met on 15 September 2016 in Batumi (Ajara-GE) in the context of the AER 6th Black Sea Summit. The busy agenda raised many key issues with decisions taken on several fronts. Key decisions of the Executive Board in more details: Membership Action Plan: focus on Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland Wind of change for the Eurodyssey programme … [Read more...]
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European Week of Regions and Cities 2016: side event on smart cities and communities for all
AER is happy to share within our network a side event organised by our friends of Age Platform Europe together with other partners in the context of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016. The side event titled "Smart cities and communities for all: How to become smart and age-friendly" will take place on 10th October and is hosted by the Fundación Galicia Europa in … [Read more...]
Interreg Europe at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016: policy learning lab
AER would like to share within its network a very interesting workshop organised by the Interreg Europe in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2016 (EWRC), aimed to present the Policy Learning Platforms. The platforms are a hub of information and services for continuous learning where any organisation dealing with regional development policies in Europe … [Read more...]
AER contributes to continue the dialogue with Turkey
Under the guidance of the Executive Board and its President Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli, AER has gathered representatives from various interregional organisations and institutions to safeguard the constructive dialogue with Turkey in this fragile political time. With active Turkish members and a President herself from Istanbul, AER is in a unique position to open doors and arrange … [Read more...]
Joining forces for the future of the Black Sea programme
The 6th AER Black Sea Summit took place in Batumi (Ajara, Georgia) on 15 September. Once more an opportunity for AER members from the Black Sea region to share on their priorities and exchange on the topics they wish to cooperate on. The presence of experts from the Joint Operational Programme Black Sea Basin 2014-2020 helped members understand better the subtelties of the … [Read more...]
Regions lead the way to sustainable mobility
The Sustainable Mobility Debate of REVOLVE took place in Brussels on Thursday 15 September 2016. Two panels and more than ten speakers advancing mobility solutions to reach a reduction of 50% in transport-related CO2 emissions by 2030. The opening speeches set the tone of the debate, introducing first the EU strategy towards low emission mobility (Edoardo Turano, DG Clima) and … [Read more...]
Discovering the Agro Centre in Ajara
The 6th AER Black Sea Summit started with an interesting study visit at the Ajara Agro Service Centre where representatives of many European countries got the chance to experience the culture, tradition and local products of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara. The deputy minister of Agriculture of Ajara and the lovely team of the Agro Service Centre accompanied the delegation … [Read more...]
Building on relations with Croatian regions
Ms Fereshteh Jalayer, Swedish County Council Commissioner from the region of Värmland, met with the Prefects of all Croatian regions in Sibenik to renew ties and strengthen cooperation with Croatian regions. AER President Dr. Hande Özsan Bozatli explains that "a successful network depends on active members and win-win relations. Our members make the best ambassadors and we … [Read more...]
Black Sea Summit 2016 is ready to start
On 15 September the AER's Black Sea Summit will open in Batumi, the capital city of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara (Georgia). During two days, participants in the summit will exchange best practices and discuss the main challenges of the area. Working sessions will focus mainly on funding opportunities. With the support of in-house and external experts, these three workshops … [Read more...]
Reference site status for AER regions
A recognition of excellence A Call for Reference sites 2016 was launched in December 2015 at the Conference of Partners of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing. A total of 74 regional and local organisations have now been awarded "Reference Site" status. These organisations have demonstrated the existence of comprehensive strategies to advance … [Read more...]
Guide on EU funding for the tourism sector – updated version
AER continues to monitor funding opportunities for the tourism sector, being a key factor for the economic and social development of European regions. In fact, the tourism sector represents the third largest EU economic sector and contributes to nearly 10% to the EU Gross Domestic Product and employs around 17 million people. Following our previous article, AER would like to … [Read more...]
How can the AgriFood sector attract young entrepreneurs?
On the 18th of August, Margriet Papma, Sarah Nietiedt and Dieuwertje de Vries, from the region of Flevoland (NL), hosted a workshop at the AER summer academy in Østfold. The title of the workshop was “Youth Co-makership and Entrepreneurship in Organisations” and focused on one main question: How to involve young people into the regional labour market?” The goal of the … [Read more...]
Live your values, by David Asplund
Some of the adjectives I heard used to describe the Summer Academy in Øsfold were the words "mind-opening", "emotion-filled"; not so common you may say for a week of conferences... But that's just it, the Summer Academy is not just any "week of conferences". The programme is minutely prepared to balance the different parts, to keep the participants on the move and to favour … [Read more...]
Did you miss the Summer Academy?
Find out what happened in Øsfold (NO) from 16-20 August with the story from our social media. A big thank you to all the participants who actively shared information and pictures on Facebook and Twitter. For the full programme, go to out event page. Stay tuned on our social media with #AERSA2016. Pictures are published on our Facebook album. The topic of the Summer … [Read more...]
Invitation debate & exhibition: “reinventing urban mobility” 15 September, Brussels
Within the framework of the European Mobility Week and in the follow-up to COP21 targets set in Paris, AER and Revolve Media invite you to its 2016 Mobility Debate about the solutions that are making mobility more sustainable on 15 September in Brussels, 15:00-20:00. This initiative is highlighting the innovative solutions that exist today to encourage citizens and key … [Read more...]
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