This is the tag for all posts relating to Governance.

Agenda 2030: Now More Than Ever

22 May, 2020 By Justine Lambert

The achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN in 2015 has always been of great importance. From Poverty to Education through Health and Climate Action, and many ... Read More

Spring Digest: Funding opportunities for EU and non-EU member regions

14 May, 2020 By Mathilde Perrier

Looking for funding for your projects? Here are some opportunities you could be interested in! The AER Project Unit has prepared a selection of calls for proposals on the following ... Read More

Territorial approaches: the governance of Abruzzo for rural areas

6 May, 2020 By Editor

To facilitate continuous knowledge flow between regions a series of articles and interviews is being published on the topic which was to be discussed in Covasna: “Territorial approaches to regional ... Read More

Call for proposals : LIFE 2020 for Environment and Climate Action

7 April, 2020 By AER Secretariat

If you are a public, private or a non-commercial organization and are committed to taking action for environment and climate change, this call is for you! AER is happy to ... Read More

DG Regio Opportunities: Cohesion Policy

1 April, 2020 By Erica Lee

On 6 February, AER attended a conference run by DG Regio on “Engaging citizens for good governance in Cohesion Policy” The conference addressed key questions such as How can citizens ... Read More

Global Sustainable Development Report: Is it already too late?

31 March, 2020 By Shubhaangi Srivastava

On Monday 23rd February representatives from AER attended a Webinar on the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report.The webinar was organised by the UN DESA (Department of Economic and Social Affairs), ... Read More

Join AER’s New Taskforces!

27 February, 2020 By Gisela Guari Cañada

Two new Taskforces are set for launch: Democracy, and Sustainable Mobility and Connectivity. Read below for more information on the work of these new taskforces, and find out if it ... Read More

Committee 1 progress Report Spring 2020

25 February, 2020 By Shubhaangi Srivastava

Twice a year the members of the AER Committee on Regional Development and Economy gather in plenary meetings. This is the opportunity to set goals for cooperation through the elaboration ... Read More

ESI Funds beyond 2020 – Together4Cohesion Event in Varazdin

19 February, 2020 By Editor

On 13 February 2020, AER member region Varazdin (HR) hosted an event in the context of the Together4Cohesion Project called “ESI Funds beyond 2020”. Speakers included Daniel Pejic from the ... Read More

Brain Drain vs Brain Gain

19 February, 2020 By Shubhaangi Srivastava

AER 2020 Spring Committee Plenaries will be held in Covasna County, Romania between 10-12 March. This year the Committee 3 debate topic will focus on brain drain vs brain gain. Brain drain ... Read More

Smart Specialisation Strategies: Enablers and Challenges in Rural Areas

4 February, 2020 By Shubhaangi Srivastava

AER 2020 Spring Committee Plenaries will be held in Covasna County, Romania from 11-12 March. This year the Committee 1 debate topic will focus on Smart Specialisation Strategies and its importance in ... Read More

Road to the Future Final Conference – The curtain has not yet fallen

22 January, 2020 By Editor

The EU funded project “Road to the Future” came to an end when its Final Conference took place on 20-21 January 2020. Young Europeans from all over the continent gathered ... Read More

Territorial approaches to Regional Development

22 January, 2020 By Shubhaangi Srivastava

The main focus of the AER 2020 Spring Committee Plenaries in Covasna County (RO) between 10-12 March will be territorial approaches. Urban-rural divides within regions will be in the spotlight. ... Read More

Basque Country Initiative on Integration of Migrants and Refugees

17 December, 2019 By Agnese Pantaloni

On 4 December 2019, the Assembly of European Regions participated actively in a seminar organized by the Basque country (ES) on the reception and integration of migrants and refugees, in ... Read More

Action Required to Safeguard Cohesion Policy!

11 December, 2019 By Mathieu Mori

Cohesion policy is the main European investment policy to reduce territorial disparities and deliver a fairer Europe. It is important that an instrument such as this is appreciated and protected. ... Read More