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SUMMARY:Last Chance to Register: Unboxing the Multiannual Financial Framework - Cohesion & Rural Development Funds
DESCRIPTION:Date: 26 May \nTime: 10:30 – 12:30 CEST \nOn 17 December 2020\, after months of painstaking inter-institutional negotiations against the backdrop of a global pandemic\, the European Union adopted the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)\, its long-term budget for 2021-2027. \nTogether with the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument\, the MFF represents an unprecedented €1.8 trillion of funding to support Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU’s long-term priorities across different policy areas.  It is therefore essential that Europe’s regions get training with these instruments to ensure a robust and sustainable recovery.  \nThat is why the AER is delighted to announce a series of 3 information sessions to help regions make the most of MFF and NextGenerationEU Package. Featuring insights from experts at the European Commission\, these webinars will give regions guidance on how to plan initiatives and projects that can benefits from the different funds. \nThe first session in our ‘Unboxing the MFF’ series will cover Cohesion Policy and Rural Development funds. Participants can expect an overview of: \n\nThe overall structure and features of the MFF 2021-2027;\nUpdates on the  ERDF\, Cohesion Fund\, the new generation of interregional and cross-border cooperation (“Interreg”) programmes\, ESF+ and EAFRD;\nInsights on funding streams within the NextGenerationEU recovery package.\n\nWe are delighted to confirm our line-up for this session will be: \n\nChristian Spahr\, AER Secretary General;\nTereza Krausova\, Policy Analyst – Senior Specialist for matrix interaction at the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy\, European Commission;\nLouise Reid\, Policy Assistant at the Directorate-General for Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion\, European Commission;\nStefan Jensen\, Economic and Policy Analyst at Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development\, European Commission.\n\nAs places are limited we encourage you to register early to ensure you can join.  Regions are welcome to invite local stakeholders (SMEs\, NGOs\, Academia\, etc) who would benefit from insights on these new instruments. \n \n  \nThis training session is organised as part of the Skillnet Project\, which is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. Skillnet aims to strengthen the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system’s role and capacity to design high-quality VET programmes tailored to current societal needs through enhanced transnational and cross-sectoral partnerships. To learn more about funding opportunities within the Skillnet Project\, visit our dedicated Partnerships in Focus Hub.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/skillnet-information-session-unboxing-the-multiannual-financial-framework-cohesion-rural-development-funds/
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210304T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20210304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20210202T132554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210302T164310Z
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SUMMARY:National Recovery & Resilience Plans - Working Together in Renewed Partnership with Regions
DESCRIPTION:Date: 4 March \nTime: 16:00 – 17:30 CEST \nIn response to the impacts and challenges posed by COVID-19\, the European Commission\, the European Parliament and the Council agreed on a Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The RRF will offer support for investments and reforms undertaken by Member States to make their economies and societies more sustainable\, resilient and better prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the green and digital transitions. \nIn order to access the funding\, Member States will have to produce and submit National Recovery Plans by April 2021. \nLocal and regional authorities play a vital role in addressing the short and long-term social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. However\, a consultation run by the European Committee of the Regions and Council of European Municipalities and Regions found that the involvement of municipalities\, cities and regions in the preparation of the national Recovery and Resilience Plans has been limited and rather unstructured. \nTherefore this timely webinar\, brought to you in partnership with the Government of Catalonia\, will: \n\nReflect on the role of regional authorities in shaping and implementing national investment projects and reforms to deliver a fair and sustainable recovery;\nSpur debate on how to more effectively involve local and regional authorities in the design and implementation of National Recovery and Resilience Plans\, and;\n\nThis panel debate will bring together regional authorities and EU representatives\, and we are delighted we can already announce we will be joined by: \n\n\nJohannes Luebking\, Principal Adviser\, Recovery and Resilience Task Force\, European Commission\nDragoș Pîslaru\, Member of the European Parliament and Co-Rapporteur on the Recovery and Resilience Facility\nRosa D’Amato\, Member of the European Parliament\nMichael Murphy\, Chair of the European Committee of the Regions’ Commission for Economic Policy\nMichiel Rijsberman\, Member of the European Committee of the Regions\, Regional Minister of the Province of Flevoland\nElisabet Nebreda\, Secretary for Foreign Action and the EU\,  Government of Catalonia\nAlbert Castellanos [moderator]\, AER Vice President for Sustainability\, Government of Catalonia
URL:https://aer.eu/events/webinar-national-recovery-resilience-plans-working-together-in-renewed-partnership-with-regions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201119
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Smart City Live 2020
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to Smart City Live 2020\, a new event in a digital format\, organised and created especially for 2020 by our partners\, Fira Barcelona. \nOn November 17 & 18\, Smart City Live will bring together key players\, institutions\, and international experts to debate and consider the challenges and innovations that cities are dealing with in the context of COVID-19. \n#SCLive2020 will cover six crucial topics for the future of our cities: \n\nAdapting urban mobility to safe and sustainable travel\nTechnologies to address global urban challenges\nRedesigning cities and urban living for all\nEnsuring an inclusive economic recovery\nResilient infrastructures and urban environments to build back better\nThe future of retail in a digital era\n\nThe first day of this new edition kicks off with the launch of a live television programme\, through which the global impact of the pandemic on cities in areas such as mobility\, consumption\, and the provision of services will be analysed. \nThe conversation will continue over the second day with virtual workshops and side events\, during which speakers will share perspectives on the future of urban ecosystems. \nClick on the banner below to pre-register. You can also check out the side events\, speakers and find out more about how you can get involved on the Smart City Live official website.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/partner-event-smart-city-live-2020/
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201111
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SUMMARY:Regional Business Forum 2020
DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to invite you to the third edition of the Regional Business Forum (RBF)\, taking place as a hybrid event online and in Novi Sad\, Vojvodina on 10 November 2020. \nThe Regional Business Forum is an annual international forum to exchange ideas on support for SMEs\, promote business and commerce\, incentive the possibility to collaborate and share best practices between regions. \n \nThe international forum provides additional support to companies to find international partners. The participants will have an opportunity to schedule and hold B2B meetings with companies and institutions participating in the Forum\, according to their own needs\, based on the information about the registered participants. \nFollowing the success of last year’s edition\, this year’s Regional Business Forum will focus on three main sectors: \n\nAgriculture & Food; \nthe Construction Industry; \nICT and Creative industries.\n\nThe invitation is addressed\, in particular\, to regional chambers of commerce\, regional development agencies and institutions supporting SMEs development. \nWe will shortly be announcing our speakers for the event\, which will include an address from a very special guest. We therefore invite you to register as soon as possible. \nFor further information\, please consult our article on the AER website and the RBF website. Should you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact Sanja Siflis by: \n\nEmail: rbf2020@vojvodina.gov.rs\nPhone: +381 63 565963\n\nWe very much look forward to having fruitful discussions both online and in Novi Sad! \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regional-business-forum-2020/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20201014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
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SUMMARY:#EURegionsWeek – Eurodyssey35: Regions on the move
DESCRIPTION:The Assembly of European Regions is pleased to announce one more contribution to the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC). For the first time\, the Eurodyssey programme will be featured in the #EURegionsWeek through our virtual participatory lab\, Eurodyssey35: Regions on the move\, which will take place on 14 October at 9:30 AM. \nIn this session\, policy-makers\, regional officials and young activists will engage one another in an open dialogue on what is at stake for youth development\, and the instrumental role of youth mobility in fostering territorial cohesion and a sense of European identity.  \nMobility is at the core of European integration. For over 25 years the EU has actively promoted the mobility of students\, researchers and citizens to deliver in strategic policy areas: employment\, education and inclusion. Since 1985\, the AER has put regions at the forefront of fair mobility for young people through our Eurodyssey programme. Regional and local authorities have a key part to play in driving youth development and tackling barriers to short-term mobility and longer-term cohesion. \nThrough parallel discussions\, the audience will not only take a deep-dive into the ins and outs of youth mobility but will also challenge the invited storytellers to reflect upon the linkages between fair mobility\, quality employment\, social inclusion and active European citizenship. \n  \nDEADLINE EXTENDED! \n \nClosing date: 7 October 2020 \nSpeakers: \n\nMr Hrvoje Kovač\, Chair of AER Subcommittee on Youth\, Assembly of European Regions (AER).\nMs Jovana Majstorovic\, Board Member\, European Youth Forum.\nMs Floor Van Houdt\, Head of Unit for Youth policy and Volunteer Solidarity\, European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education\, Youth\, Sport and Culture.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/euregionsweek-eurodyssey35-regions-on-the-move/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191122
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20190903T093848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T115056Z
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SUMMARY:Smart City Expo World Congress - Barcelona (ES)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Assembly of European Regions will again be taking part in the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) from 19-21 November in Barcelona (ES). The 2019 edition of the SCEWC aims to be the meeting point to encourage all stakeholders (from technology industries to policy-makers and entrepreneurs) to engage in dynamic action to enable a sustainable and inclusive future. \nThere will be 5 main tracks that will be touched upon during this expo: \n\nDigital Transformation\nUrban Environment\nMobility\nGovernance & Finance\nInclusive & Sharing Cities\n\nDuring the expo\, there will also be parallel events such as the Smart Mobility Congress\, the Circular Economy European Summit\, the Sharing Cities Summit and the Digital Future Society Summit. During last year’s edition\, there were over 21\,000 visitors from 700+ cities and 146 countries. \nAER will be hosting an event on Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Regional Perspective in Integrated Care. This event will take place on 19 November in the South Agora from 10:00-11:15. \nAdditionally\, Mrs Lilijana Madjar\, Director and Head of the Western Cohesion Region of Slovenia will be speaking in an event about Smart Mobility: Active and Micro Mobility to Achieve Low-carbon cities. This will take place from 14:45-16:45 in the Mobility Room of the Congress. \nShould you be interested in attending\, AER has received 10 free Expo passes (100 euro value) which will give you access to the Smart City Expo World Congress & Smart Mobility Congress Exhibition Floors; access to all the Side Events; Access to District Agoras sessions; and Access to Activities such as brokerage events\, matchmaking activities\, etc. We have also received a 25% discount on both Congress & Expo passes. If you would like to attend\, please contact Tina Wu at t.wu@aer.eu \n**Please note these passes are for AER member regions** \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/smart-city-expo-world-congress-barcelona-es/
LOCATION:Gran Via Venue\, Hall 1 and 2\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20191021T130723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T132100Z
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SUMMARY:International Youth Forum Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:The International Youth Forum Dialogue needs you!\nAre you interested in youth policy? Do you have experiences to share on how to promote effective communication among young people? Do you want to jointly address the challenges connected to youth? \nIf so\, then this event is for you… \nWhen and Where:\nThe International Youth Forum Dialogue will take place from 15 to 19 November 2019 in Batumi\, Adjara (Georgia). \nWho should participate:\nThis dialogue platform will bring together 50 representatives from 20 countries between the age of 18 and 29 who have a background and expertise in youth policy. \nThe dialogue will take place in English and the LEPL Youth Regional Center will cover all costs (accommodation\, local transportation\, meals and other related costs) during the stay except flight tickets. \nMain Topics:\n\nGeorgian practice of Youth Policy\nUN Youth Policy\nGlobal Trends\nIdeas & Projects related to youth policy\n\nHow to Apply:\nIf you are interested\, please contact AER Member Relations\, Tina Wu\, at t.wu@aer.eu. \nFurther information will follow very shortly! \n**Please do not book your flights until confirmation of participation is given**
URL:https://aer.eu/events/international-youth-forum-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191105T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191105T174500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20190829T140612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T105750Z
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SUMMARY:AMiD Final Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\nThe Assembly of European Regions is pleased to invite you to:\nThe AMiD Final Conference\nDate: 5 November 2019 \nTiming: 13:00-18:30\nVenue: European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\, Rue Belliard 99\, B-1040\, Brussels \n  \nAMiD – Access to services for Migrants with Disabilities project is an EU funded project that aims to support the efficient management of the reception and inclusion of migrants with disabilities in the EU. The conference is organised in collaboration with the AMiD consortium. \n  \nAims of the conference:\n– Explore the main project results from the national reports of the participating countries\, the Needs Assessment Tool and the training modules\n– Improve the knowledge of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and local authorities in order to meet the needs of migrants with disabilities arriving in Europe more successfully\n– Discuss the most important trends\, needs and challenges on the topic ‘disability & migration’ with key experts in the field \n  \nParticipation is encouraged from experts working in the areas of social affairs\, migration\, inclusion\, and diversity in AER’s member regions in local & regional authorities around Europe. \n  \nUseful Links\n\n\n\nGeneral Programme\n\n\n\nRegistration Link\n\n\n\n\nFor more info about the AMiD project please visit this webpage. \n  \nCheck the video of Magnus Berntsson\, President of AER\, presenting the AMiD Project: \n\nMigrants with disabilities are one of the most vulnerable groups of society🤝@europeanregions actively support their integration at local level! Find more #Regions4Integration stories on ➡https://t.co/LvA4LcPSkP@MagnusBerntsson pic.twitter.com/hwKXld8QEc \n— European Committee of the Regions (@EU_CoR) July 17\, 2019 \n \n\n“Massively thought-provoking” – AMiD project Final Conference\nMassively thought-provoking... That was the first reaction of one of the participants to the conference. The final conference of AMiD ...Read More\n\nNational insights. AMiD closer look at everyday situation of migrant with disabilities\nAMiD project looks at the topic of migrant with disabilities under different angles. The very starting point of the journey ...Read More\n\nThrowback Thursday: reflecting on the achievements of the AMiD project…\nThe AER flagship project on migration\, AMiD-Access to Services for Migrants with Disabilities\, has been running since early 2018. Soon\, ...Read More\n\nSUMMER ACADEMY 2019: AMiD workshop on Migrants with Disabilities\n"Opportunities for all abilities" The AMiD-Access to services for Migrants with Disabilities project is landing in Novi Sad\, Vojvodina (RS) ...Read More\n\nAMiD workshop: multilevel cooperation for migration policies\nOn the occasion of this year Spring Plenaries in Örebro (SE)\, AER is organising a workshop on multilevel cooperation for ...Read More\n\nAt International Migrants Day event\, regions share intercultural approaches to diversity\, inclusion\nOn 18 December\, AER marked International Migrants Day in Barcelona. A source of inputs for the AMiD project (Access to ...Read More\n\nGood practices on refugees and disability inspired AMiD project\nRefugees and asylum seekers with disabilities is the main target of AMiD project. Started on January 2018\, the project team ...Read More\n\nAER members share knowledge to improve situation for refugees in their regions\nOn 24 and 25 January 2018\, AER co-organised several events focusing on local and regional responses to the Syrian refugee ...Read More\n\nFairer Assessment for Migrants with Disabilities? Accomplished\, with the AMiD Project!\nGood news for AER partners! EASPD\, the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities\, and AER\, together with ...Read More
URL:https://aer.eu/events/amid-final-conference/
LOCATION:European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\, Rue Belliard 99\, Brussels\, 1040\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191008T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191008T104500
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20190709T070119Z
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SUMMARY:REGIONerating Europe
DESCRIPTION:The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs\, implement European Union cohesion policy\, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. It will take place from 7-10 October 2019 in Brussels. \n  \nAER is proud to host a workshop in the context of #EUregions week: \nREGIONerating Europe\nAs a new European Parliament has recently been elected and a new Commission is being appointed\, this workshop will stimulate debate around key challenges facing the EU today and how regions can help to create a more democratic\, inclusive and sustainable Europe. In this session\, regional leaders from across Europe will discuss how regions are tackling these challenges and how to better involve regional authorities and their citizens in EU policy-making and implementation so that EU policies and legislation deliver the best outcomes for EU citizens\, building a Union they trust and support. \nHow to reach out to citizens and foster their engagement\, in particular\, young people\, in the EU democratic process and policy-making? How to make cohesion policy and its role in building a more democratic\, inclusive and sustainable Europe more visible to its citizens? How to more effectively involve local and regional authorities in EU policy-making in order to bring the EU closer to its citizens? These and more will be some of the questions to be explored during the workshop. \n  \n \n*please note you need to sign in with EU Login to register for this and all #EUregionsweek sessions \n  \nDate: 8 October \nTime: 9:15 – 10:45 \nVenue:  \nBuilding CoR – VM building\, Room VM 1.\nAddress: Rue Van Maerlant\, 1040 Brussels \nVisit the #EUregionsweek homepage
URL:https://aer.eu/events/regionerating-europe/
LOCATION:European Committee of the Regions\, Rue Van Maerlant\, Brussels\, Brussels Capital Region\, 1030\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T155251Z
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SUMMARY:YRN Autumn Plenary & UYD
DESCRIPTION:AER – Youth Regional Network (YRN) is very proud of the partnership with the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe (CoE) 20th University on Youth and Development which took place in Mollina\, Málaga (Spain) in September 2019. \nThis was also an occasion to celebrate the YRN Autumn Committee Plenaries themed around the UYD’S 2019 annual focus “Youth & Justice” in line with the UN SDG 16 – “Peace\, Justice and Strong Institutions”. \n\n \n\nUseful Information:\nOverview programme \n20th UYD Infopack  \nUYD Concept Note \nUYD Call for activities \nPresentations\nAER and Eurodyssey Introductory Presentation – AER Secretariat \nYRN Introductory Presentation – YRN Presidium \nIce-breaker Activity – AER Secretariat \nLog-frame Analysis Presentation – AER Secretariat \nAdvocacy Plan Presentation – AER Secretariat \nCommunication & Awareness-raising Campaign Presentation – AER Secretariat \nWorking Documents\nConcept Notes \nAudio-Visual Material:\nPictures \nOutcomes’ Videos: \n\nOutcomes Committee 1\nOutcomes Committee 2\nOutcomes Committee 3\n\nOfficial Pictures & Videos:\nOfficial pictures by North-South Centre of the Council of Europe on Flickr \nOfficial videos by North-South Centre of the Council of Europe on Facebook: \n\nUYD BEHIND THE SCENES\nUYD at glance\n“Youth and Justice”\nActivities of the 20th UYD \n\nUseful links:\nAER-Youth Regional Network (YRN) \nPolicy Paper on Sustainable Development by the European Youth Forum \nManual for Workshops with Young People by the CONVEY Pilot Programme \nGlobal Education Guidelines by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe \nCompass: manual for human rights education with young people by the Council of Europe \nMediterranean New Chance Project by the Union for the Mediterranean \n\nHow to apply?\n25 YRN members and youth representatives from all AER member regions can apply to be part of this reference platform for youth participation in Europe! \nTo find out more about the applications\, read this article! \nApplications are welcomed from members of the YRN and youth delegates from all AER member regions before 12 August 2019. In order to prepare your application\, you can check HERE the concept note of the 20th UYD and the call for activities for further information regarding the programme and practicalities. \nA screening process will take place and selected candidates will be contacted no later than mid of August to confirm their participation in the UYD. The selected youth delegates will benefit from free meals and accommodation in single\, double and triple rooms from 15-19 September. Additionally\, the transfers from Málaga Airport and Antequera Railway Station to the venue will be facilitated by the organisation. \n \n  \nCheck the video of the 2018 edition of the CoE North-South Centre University on Youth and Development! \n \n\nRelated articles\n\nTakeaways of AER-YRN’s activities at the 20th University on Youth and Development\nFrom 15 to 19 September\, the Youth Regional Network of the Assembly of European Regions (AER-YRN) celebrated its Autumn Plenaries ...Read More\n\nMake this Week Last All Your Life – AER-YRN at the 20th UYD\nFrom 15 until 19 September\, 23 participants from 13 different countries represented the AER – Youth Regional Network (YRN) at ...Read More\n\nTake a look at the AER-YRN’s programme for the 20th University on Youth & Development!\nFrom 15 to 19 September\, a group of young participants from 13 different European countries will represent AER - Youth ...Read More\n\nApply now for the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe’s 20th University on Youth and Development!\nAER - Youth Regional Network (YRN) is very proud to announce its partnership with the North-South Centre of the Council ...Read More
URL:https://aer.eu/events/yrn-autumn-plenary-uyd/
CATEGORIES:AER Youth Regional Network plenaries,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190826T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20190430T082029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T084037Z
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SUMMARY:Training Seminar "Cities and Regions: New Actors of Change in Europe"
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the European College of Cluny\, AER is organising a Training Seminar which will take place in Cluny (FR)\, from 26 – 30 August 2019. It will be entitled “Cities and Regions: New Actors of Change in Europe”. \nThis training seminar will help you understand how sub-national governments have emerged as key actors on the international scene and will give you tools to develop your region’s influence in Brussels and internationally. \nOn this account\, local and regional authorities are invited to attend a 5 days Training Seminar to participate in conferences\, round table discussions\, study visits\, and case studies to determine how to engage in further interregional cooperation. \n \n \nPresentations\nDay 1 \nAER Introduction\, Johanna Pacevicius \nRegionalisation: Diversity & Trends\, Enrico Martial \nRoundtable: Cluny\, from European collaboration to territorial networks \n  \nDay 2 \nRegions: Cooperation & Influence in the EU\, Malin Stegmann Mc Callion \nRegions & EU Funds\, Anne Rouessard \n  \nDay 3 \nLiaison Office in Brussels\, Lower Austria\, Franziska Stadelmann \nAspal-Agency for Active Labour Policies Sardinia\, Maria Gabriella Fenu \nA regional concerted strategy for international development\, Bourgogne Franche Comte\, Magali Pausin \nCo-development\, how to practice collective intelligence\, Georges Van Billoen \nCivil Servants Exchange Programme\, Larisa Križan BreljakCluny \nPost-master degree: Innovation\, governance\, and territorial design in Europe\, Boris Chevrot
URL:https://aer.eu/events/training-seminar-cities-and-regions-new-actors-of-change-in-europe/
LOCATION:Abbaye de Cluny\, Rue du 11 Août 1944\, Cluny\, 71250\, France
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:The Future of Rural Areas in Europe - Brussels (BE)
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn 9 July\, the Landtag of the Free State of Saxony and the Assembly of European Regions will be hosting an event titled “The Future of Rural Areas in Europe”. AER President Magnus Berntsson will be giving a keynote speech during this event\, along with Bernd Lange\, District Administrator of Gorlitz and CoR Member. Following the keynote speeches\, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Mr Michael Schmitz with MEPs Mrs Constanze Krehl and Dr Peter Jahr\, Mag. Jan Korytar from Liberec City Council\, Mr Paul van der Sluys from the Flemish Land Agency and Mag. Daniela Fraiß\, Director of the Austrian Association of Municipalities in Brussels. \nREGISTRATION\nTo register\, please send an email directly to veranstaltung@bxl.sachsen.de \nEVENT DETAILS\nThe event will be taking place at the Saxony Liaison Office in Brussels. \nAddress: Avenue d’Auderghem 67 B-1040 Brussels \nDate: July 9\, 2019 \nTime: 18:00 \nBig cities and rural areas both contribute in enabling dynamic development\, and with increasing digitalization\, and work has become independent irregardless of location in many areas. Rural areas are increasingly being used as a location for businesses and as a center of life. \nHowever\, the eligibility of rural areas and demographic problems repeatedly show that the potential of rural areas is not fully recognized or used appropriately. It is therefore a concern of this event to motivate decision-makers at European level to work more for rural areas. Comparable challenges and best practice examples will be discussed from different European regions to show that rural areas offer many opportunities for individual development\, economic success\, intact nature and prosperity. \nGENERAL PROGRAMME\nprogramm_en
URL:https://aer.eu/events/the-future-of-rural-areas-in-europe-brussels-be/
LOCATION:Saxony Liaison Office\, Avenue d'Auderghem 67\, Etterbeek\, 1040\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:AER Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20190516T062847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T093721Z
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SUMMARY:'Connecting the dots' - Multi-level\, Multi-actor Migration 
DESCRIPTION:The Assembly of European Regions is pleased to invite you to two inclusion days\, starting with: \nA Round Table and World Cafe’ Exchange Session\n‘Connecting the dots’\nMulti-level\, Multi-actor Migration\nAMiD Targeted Meeting 3\nLarnaca\, 5 June 2019 \nTiming: 10.00 – 16.30\nVenue: Radisson Blu Hotel\, Larnaca (Atlantidon 2\, Larnaca 6058\, Cyprus)\nProgramme: HERE \nAbout the Event:\nThis event aims to bring regional and local authorities together with civil society organisations and representatives of European Institutions to share experiences and methodologies on how to achieve a common approach among different stakeholders and a better multilevel coordination on welcoming migrants and refugees.  \nParticipation is encouraged from experts working in the areas of social affairs\, migration\, inclusion\, and diversity in AER’s member regions in local & regional authorities around Europe. \n\nIndividuals from organisations\, such as NGO’s\, working in this field may qualify for participation\, pending an endorsement mandate (available HERE) from their region.  \nTravel and accommodation costs for participation will be covered in the context of the European project “AMiD – Access to Services for Migrants with Disabilities“. Full details about the reimbursement procedures can be found HERE. \nOn 6 June\, the AER Bureau Meeting will take place. Participants attending the AMiD workshop are welcome to attend the Breakfast Seminar and Taskforce on Migration taking place on this day. The full programme for the Bureau can be found HERE. \nOn the evening of 5 June\, a Gala Reception will take place at Larnaca Medieval Castle Gardens. Participants of the AMiD workshop are invited to attend this event.  \nDue to a limited number of places eligible for reimbursement\, participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.  \nTo do so\, please click on the link below:
URL:https://aer.eu/events/connecting-the-dotsmulti-level-multi-actor-migration/
LOCATION:Larnaka\, Larnaka\, Cyprus
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190515T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20190417T064030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T083810Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Seminar: The Sustainable Development Goals and regional growth – Is it possible?
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast seminar: The Sustainable Development Goals and regional growth – Is it possible?\nDate: May 15th 2019\, 09.00 – 11.00\nVenue: Oslo Region European Office\, Rue du Luxembourg 3\, Brussels\n\n\n\nThe sustainable development goals (SGD) call upon governments\, businesses and civil society to come together and work towards a sustainable planet\, leaving no one behind. Many\, if not all regions\, are working towards this in one form or another. \nA major pitfall exists in that it is easy to fall into when working towards the SDGs are so-called “cherry picking”\, i.e. selecting a few goals to focus on while neglecting others. However\, in doing so\, one might actually end up strengthening one goal\, but at the expense of others. Therefore\, the 17 SDGs must be viewed as a whole\, and it then becomes more clear that they are both interconnected and interdependent. \nOne of the main questions one might ask\, is this: How can a region ensure that they contribute toward the SDGs while at the same time ensuring economic growth? Is this possible\, or are they mutually exclusive? \n\nIt is therefore important that we have tools to help us analyse and monitor the trends towards the SDGs.\n \nThe goal of the seminar is to showcase the tools and best practice exciting to help regional governments to implement and monitor the SDGs.\n\nAgenda\n\n\nPresentations\nIf interested\, you can find below all the presentations which were given during the Breakfast Seminar: \n\n“How to build a new region in light of the SDGs?” Erik Lagethon\, Advisor Regional Development\, Oppland County Authority (NO)\n“A territorial approach to the SDGs” Stina Heikkila\, Policy Analyst OCDE\n“Implementing SDGs in regional planning – more than words?” Eva Hallström\, Regional Councillor Värmland (SE)\n“The SDGs in Flanders” Ine Baetens\, Expert Sustainable Development Flanders (BE)\n\nThe Seminar was filmed as well\, and you can find the video on the official Facebook page of the Oslo Region European Office.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/breakfast-seminar-sdgs-and-regional-growth-is-it-possible/
LOCATION:Oslo Region European Office\, Rue du Luxembourg 3\, Brussels\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180605T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180605T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T113723
CREATED:20180507T112102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T112102Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility Scouts - European Final Event
DESCRIPTION:Aim of the event\nAccessible and available services and environments are obviously major prerequisites for participation. Older people as experts of their own life know best how services and public spaces should be designed and organised to meet their needs. \nThe Mobility Scouts Erasmus+ project (www.mobility-scouts.eu) supports older men and women to contribute to the creation of age-friendly environments and services. \nThe European final event will be the opportunity to: \n\nget to know good examples of age-friendly communities in Europe\ndiscuss whether professionals are prepared to co-create age-friendly Communities\nexchange experiences about the training of Mobility Scouts in five European countries (Austria\, Germany\, Lithuania\, Italy and the Netherlands)\nnetwork with experts in the field\n\nFind out more and register here.
URL:https://aer.eu/events/mobility-scouts-european-final-event/
LOCATION:Committee of the Regions\, Rue Belliard\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20180125T140000
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CREATED:20180111T103748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T135424Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Responses To Refugees: The Case of Gaziantep
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of Friends of Europe’s Migration Action initiative\, which examines the imperative of migration in the context of economic sustainability and demographics\, as well as its impact on public services\, communities and security. Friends of Europe’s approach is based on seeing migration and integration as assets rather than as threats. Changing the current narrative surrounding migration\, by emphasising the positive over the negative and presenting citizens with a realistic picture of migration\, is one of their key aims. Involving cities and municipalities\, private foundations\, national governments\, international institutions and more\, is key to ensuring a more horizontal and holistic approach. \nRefugee flows\, while not new\, have sent many systems into shock over the last several years\, creating tensions between states and their international obligations\, as well as between national and local governments. Indeed\, while cities are often able to demonstrate resilience on the surface\, issues of finance\, governance\, integration and urban planning are all linked to local systems which are being tested in ways for which they were not designed. The Turkish city of Gaziantep\, lying less than 100 km north of Aleppo\, is one such place. Despite the challenges of hosting such a large population of newcomers – of the 600\,000 Syrians in Gaziantep\, only 40\,000 live in refugee camps – local authorities have successfully employed innovative solutions in response\, including the creation of Turkey’s first municipal migration affairs unit in 2016. Sitting close to the source of so much human mobility\, what lessons can be learned from Gaziantep’s experiences? \n\nWhat are the conditions that lead certain cities to effectively respond to an influx of refugees\, while others fall into seeming chaos?\nHow have Turkish municipalities like Gaziantep improved their ability to host and support large numbers of refugees\, and what challenges have they faced along the way?\nWhat should the Turkish national government and the European Union do to ease pressures at the local level?\nWhat role has the private sector played in supporting refugees in Gaziantep and throughout Turkey?\n\nSpeakers include\nHande Bozatlı\, Honorary President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER)\nKati Piri\, Member of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)\nFatma Şahin\, Mayor of Gaziantep\, Turkey \nModerated by\nDharmendra Kanani\, Director of Strategy at Friends of Europe \nRegistration\n\nAmanda Rohde\, Programme Executive\nTel.: +32 2 893 98 11\nEmail: amanda.rohde@friendsofeurope.org
URL:https://aer.eu/events/urban-responses-refugees-case-gaziantep/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events
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