Investing in regions reduces social and economic disparities and promotes inclusive growth, one of the priority areas of operation for the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB). In recent years, the Bank has stepped up its cooperation with regions and municipalities in its member countries in order to lend its full support to their social investments. The scale of … [Read more...]
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Study visit on the Energy transition: you’re invited!
On the occasion of the London Committee 1 plenary meeting, members agreed to organise a study visit on the energy transition in Gelderland (NL) to share and learn from each other's experiences. Multistakeholder collaboration The main focus of the study visit, which will be organised in cooperation with other interregional networks, will be the Gelders’ Energy agreement (GEA). … [Read more...]
Social entrepreneurship: partners wanted!
Europe, as a community of shared values and a framework for collaboration, will only be able to endear itself to the majority of Europeans if it manages to carry a significant social dimension. A social dimension which visibly impacts the lives of Europeans in a positive way. Social entrepreneurship can help growing this social dimension. Social inclusion: a real need in … [Read more...]
Decisions from the Executive Board in London
The AER Executive Board (EB) met at the occasion of the Spring Committees Plenaries in London on 21 March for their first meeting in 2017. High on the agenda was the preparation for the General Assembly as well as following topics of strategic importance in various fields. Here are some of the key decisions that were taken. Revising the planning strategy The recent changes in … [Read more...]
World sustainable energy days: Experience sharing & business
At the AER Spring Plenaries, regional policy makers reiterated their interest in the World Sustainable Energy Days, one of Europe’s largest annual conferences on sustainable energy. The WSED17 event, which took place from 1 to 3 March 2017 in Upper Austria (AT) gathered around 700 participants from 59 countries achieving resounding success. What was WSED17 all about? 8 … [Read more...]
AER series on investments: Episode 2
Episode 2 of the AER series on investments focuses on the EFSI technical and advisory services available to regions for a sound and smooth implementation of the Juncker Plan. Reaching the real economy At the Opening Conference of AER Committees' Plenaries in London, Florentine Hopmeier, Team Leader for the Investment Plan for Europe, European Commission, presented the … [Read more...]
Cultural heritage: from Veneto to Flanders via… Nordland
How a storm, which in 1431 dramatically changed the route of Pietro Querini, a Venetian merchant, now is a motive for experience sharing on innovation and entrepreneurship! Cultural heritage a basis for exchange On the occasion of the AER Spring plenaries, delegates interested in cultural heritage had the opportunity to participate in a workshop on cultural heritage. The … [Read more...]
Youth mental health: pressing needs across Europe
On the occasion of the AER Spring plenaries, regional policy makers from wider Europe made a point on working together on the topic of youth mental health and improve regional policies in the field. Health, youth and the future of Europe The difficulty for young people to relate to others is a growing severe problem across Europe as was identified by AER members on the … [Read more...]
Breakfast Briefing on Urban mobility
At a Breakfast briefing at the Spring Plenaries in London last week, we had the pleasure to listen to Mr Philipp Rode, Director of LSE Cities and joint Research Director of the “Towards New Urban Mobility” paper. Mr Rodd presented the report ‘Towards New Urban Mobility: The case of London and Berlin’ which provides insight into how urban transport policy can better leverage … [Read more...]
What Brexit means for local government – insight from British Member of Parliament
For our very first cocktail debate, we were honoured to welcome Mr Jim Mc Mahon, British Labour and Co-operative Party politician, MP for Oldham West and Royton, who spoke of the challenges and opportunities that local governments face in the wake of Brexit. As our moderator Mr Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of LGIU put it, it is difficult to ignore the elephant in the … [Read more...]
AER series on investments: Episode 1
The Prodi High Level Task Force As a follow-up on the AER conference on sustainable financing for the regions, AER will be publishing a series of articles on investments. These will provide deeper insight on the different financing tools available for regions, which were presented on the occasion of this conference. Maximising public value AER is participating in the work … [Read more...]
Committees elect new members in their Presidium
At their Spring Committee meetings in London, AER members elected new members for their Committee Presidium. Congratulations to the new representatives! Committee 1 for Economy and Regional Development President Jean-Luc Vanraes Brussels-Capital (BE) (will be confirmed at the General Assembly) Representative for Equal Opportunities Sıla İlgi Akkaş Izmir … [Read more...]
Local investment needs: a study by the Council of Europe Bank
At the opening conference on sustainable financing for the regions, 21 March in London, a very brand new study on investment in public infrastructures will be presented by Mr. Jérôme Hamilius, ECS Director at the Council of Europe Development Bank - CEB. Just today, the CEB has published on its website the study "Investing in Public Infrastructure in Europe. A local economy … [Read more...]
Discover UK’s places of power
On 21 March 2017, ahead of a busy agenda for the AER Committees' Spring Plenary, AER members are invited to take a walk in the city of London to get an insight of the places of power of Her Majesty's country. From “The Palace“ to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, from Theresa May's Downing Street to the banks of the Tames and - finally - to the AER/LGIU Conference room, … [Read more...]
Youth: inclusion & social skills
On March 23rd in London, UK, at the AER Spring plenary session, the workshop "Youth: Inclusion& social skills" will provide delegates with an opportunity to share experiences in the implementation of youth policies. They will identify implementation challenges as well as the success factors for regions. Difficulty for young people to relate to others Following the … [Read more...]