Following the recent success of AER's event “Artificial Intelligence: Are Regions Up to The Challenge?” on Thursday 30 November, which brought together policy makers, stakeholders, academics, and entrepreneurs to discuss the policy implications of the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Projects Unit of the AER Secretariat is pleased to share with you some relevant … [Read more...]
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Don’t miss out on the chance to apply for the Silver Economy Awards!
If you are reading this, it's because you are thinking of applying for the Silver Economy Awards! The SEED Consortium is searching for talented candidates like you to showcase innovative solutions addressing the needs of ageing populations and thus contribute to raise awareness on the implications of demographic change. Do not wait any longer to submit your proposal for the … [Read more...]
New Horizon 2020 calls committed to the SDGs and the Paris Agreement
On 8 and 9 November 2017, the EU Executive Agency for SMEs (EASME) launched in the European Commission's Charlemagne building an Information Day and brokerage event targeting potential applicants to the 2018 calls for project proposals under the Horizon 2020 Challenge 5 "Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials". Allison Imrie, from the EC - DG … [Read more...]
Personalised Medicine: an Inspiring Debate!
On 7 November, the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the EU hosted an Oxford-style debate organised by POLITICO. Debaters argued around a crucial topic for EU policy makers and interested bodies such as AER: is personalised medicine the key to sustainable health care? The Framework In his introduction, Jan Kimpen, Chief Medical Officer from Philips, gave the … [Read more...]
Last call to join the Horizon 2020 Project Development Week!
What are you waiting for to join the Horizon 2020 Project Development Week? The deadline for the registration, set on the November 27th, is getting closer so do not miss this fantastic opportunity to exchange project ideas, find partners for consortiums, ensuring your success when applying for Horizon 2020 funding. What? After the success of the brokerage event on the green … [Read more...]
Tips & tricks to make the most of the Policy Learning Platform
AER is involved in the Policy Learning Platform, but how can you take advantage of that? If you're not sure what that Policy Learning Platform is, read this before going on with the tips below. Two networks, multiple synergies AER and the Policy Learning Platform share common principles and reach out to similar target groups; both are involved in regional policy making and … [Read more...]
A platform for policy learning: what you need to know
If you're working in regional policy making or active somehow in the Interreg Europe programme, you will probably have heard of the Policy Learning Platform. Yes, another platform, another network but stay tuned, we are here to convince you that this one is worth taking a closer look at. AER has a long history of helping regional policy makers to learn from each others in … [Read more...]
DG Regio supports innovation and industrial transition
Innovation and industrial transition are almost obvious topics on the agenda for all levels of authorities. AER, as a network of regions, has shaped those categories in different ways. AER regions were active on energy transition and circular economy since a long time now as e-health and active ageing. The European Commission is fully engaged in supporting regions to build … [Read more...]
New calls on Cultural Heritage are out!
On 4 October, delegates from the Directorate General for Education and Culture - DG EAC presented the new Year of Cultural Heritage at the Committee of the Regions. In his introductory speech, Karl-Heinz Lambertz, president of the Committee of the Regions mentioned culture and cultural heritage as means to bring the EU closer to its citizens. Regions and local authorities will … [Read more...]
Active and Healthy Ageing: a major concern for the AER and CORAL
On 20 September, invited to the Coral Meeting hosted in Brussels by the Region of Valencia, a Policy Officer from DG CONNECT talked about the approach taken by the European Commission with regard to health policies. Based on the EU focus on elderly people and digitalisation, the officer emphasised the need for a better exploitation of tools which are there, in order for EU … [Read more...]
Silver Economy Awards support Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 14:26 The 2017 theme of the International Day of Older Persons is crucial to build an inclusive, fair, and sustainable future for us all. The Silver Economy Awards are meant to support this call, by tapping of talents, contributions and participation of older persons in society. As outlined by the United Nations, “preparing for an … [Read more...]
Fairer Assessment for Migrants with Disabilities? Accomplished, with the AMiD Project!
Good news for AER partners! EASPD, the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities, and AER, together with 10 other partners, struck a grant agreement on a new project. We believe such initiatives to be particularly interesting for regions and local authorities dealing with migrants to better support those with disabilities. Three … [Read more...]
Call for proposal on Cohesion Policy: the perfect call for AER region members!
There are no topics that fit AER's mission more than cohesion policy. During its Bureau meeting in Lower Austria, AER issued its statement on the future of cohesion policy post 2020. Led by the task force on Cohesion policy, this discussion will progress during the upcoming Fall Plenaries hosted by the Grand-Est Region in France. Participants will be able to get informed and … [Read more...]
Friendlier Healthcare for all regions? We’re working on it!
Have you ever found yourself stuck for hours in your doctor's waiting room, waiting for a consultation that turns out to be useless, or leading to further, more stressful examinations? If the answer is "yes", you share this with many others from all around Central Europe. DH-SMART is here to help everyone overcome similar issues, once and for all, and is seeking partners to … [Read more...]
The SEED Project is knocking on your door again!
We do not tire of saying how proud the AER is of being a partner of the SEED Project! Following the 2017 General Assembly in Sankt Pölten (AT) – which was an important milestone in terms of promotion –, AER would like now to share with member regions more information being the time for the launching of new activities concerning the Silver Economy Awards. What’s next? On … [Read more...]
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