Presentation by Jutta König Georgiades (European Commission) during the EESC hearing on Volunteering infrastructure and quality of volunteering (23.02.2011)
Presentation by Elise DROUET (World Organisation of Scout Movement) during the EESC hearing on Volunteering infrastructure and quality of volunteering (23.02.2011)
The Civil Society Urban Development Programme (CSUDP) is a joint effort between urban civil society organizations in Kenya, funded by the Swedish embassy. Its vision is to create vibrant, dignified, and secure living environments for urban communities. CSUDP aims to strengthen coordination between CSOs and local authorities to facilitate equitable and sustainable urban development, especially for the urban poor, through improved access to basic services, governance, and urban planning. It seeks to influence policies around these issues and employ civil society experience to inform legislative and policy development processes in Kenya.
SUN CSN - Learning Route Start-up meeting 2016 -3. learning routes backgroundSUN Civil Society Network
1. A global network of Civil Society Alliances focused on nutrition has grown to over 30 countries since 2006.
2. The alliances request information and support on advocacy, governance, and working with stakeholders to strengthen nutrition policies.
3. A learning route was established to share best practices and experiences between alliances to help them become stronger nutrition advocates and hold their governments accountable.
The document describes the Community Partnership Initiative (CPI), a program that matches corporate volunteer teams with local non-profits to help improve the non-profits' financial sustainability. The CPI will take place from June to October 2014, with volunteer teams providing mentoring and coaching to non-profits on fundraising strategies and activities. Teams will be evaluated based on deliverables in October, with prizes awarded to the winning team and non-profit. The goal is to help non-profits gain skills to become less reliant on international funding.
In this State of the Borough, we share an:
Introduction setting the scene
Overview of the challenges the borough faces, the progress we’ve made and delivery we’re planning next
The appendix outlines
Evidence that underpins work on each of the pillars for Towards a Better Newham
Case studies of what we have done as a council to tackle the challenges
Stories from residents who have benefited from these activities
Commitments we have made on what we will deliver going forwards
This document summarizes the work of the Social Finance Impact Incubator, which partners with charitable foundations to tackle social issues. It discusses the Incubator's process of prioritizing themes to improve quality of life for older people in the UK. Through consultation with foundation partners, the Incubator selected improving transport and preventing involuntary job exits. For transport, the partners agreed to focus on better coordination, seeing it as a key underlying issue. The document outlines the Incubator's multi-phase process and notes some lessons learned about engaging funders, including making clear how grants can make a systems-level difference beyond business as usual.
Presentation by Roy Trivedy of DFID to NIDOS diaspora networking eventNIDOS
The document discusses DFID's work with civil society organizations and its priorities and objectives going forward. It notes the changing global context and UK government response, and outlines five objectives for DFID's work with CSOs: deliver goods/services, empower citizens, build capacity, enable influence on policies, and build development support. It describes how DFID supports CSOs through various funding mechanisms and priorities like results, value for money, transparency, and innovation. The document emphasizes making effectiveness central to CSOs' work through clear vision, measurable results, governance, learning, and transparency.
NGOs play an important role in service delivery such as improving health, nutrition, and access to safe water. They work to relieve suffering from war, natural disasters, and disease by providing healthcare and development projects. However, NGOs face several challenges that can hinder their effectiveness, including limited resources, political interference, and cultural/religious differences that make it difficult to reach all those in need. Overcoming these challenges could help NGOs minimize malnutrition and save more children's lives through improved nutrition.
Presentation by Elise DROUET (World Organisation of Scout Movement) during the EESC hearing on Volunteering infrastructure and quality of volunteering (23.02.2011)
The Civil Society Urban Development Programme (CSUDP) is a joint effort between urban civil society organizations in Kenya, funded by the Swedish embassy. Its vision is to create vibrant, dignified, and secure living environments for urban communities. CSUDP aims to strengthen coordination between CSOs and local authorities to facilitate equitable and sustainable urban development, especially for the urban poor, through improved access to basic services, governance, and urban planning. It seeks to influence policies around these issues and employ civil society experience to inform legislative and policy development processes in Kenya.
SUN CSN - Learning Route Start-up meeting 2016 -3. learning routes backgroundSUN Civil Society Network
1. A global network of Civil Society Alliances focused on nutrition has grown to over 30 countries since 2006.
2. The alliances request information and support on advocacy, governance, and working with stakeholders to strengthen nutrition policies.
3. A learning route was established to share best practices and experiences between alliances to help them become stronger nutrition advocates and hold their governments accountable.
The document describes the Community Partnership Initiative (CPI), a program that matches corporate volunteer teams with local non-profits to help improve the non-profits' financial sustainability. The CPI will take place from June to October 2014, with volunteer teams providing mentoring and coaching to non-profits on fundraising strategies and activities. Teams will be evaluated based on deliverables in October, with prizes awarded to the winning team and non-profit. The goal is to help non-profits gain skills to become less reliant on international funding.
In this State of the Borough, we share an:
Introduction setting the scene
Overview of the challenges the borough faces, the progress we’ve made and delivery we’re planning next
The appendix outlines
Evidence that underpins work on each of the pillars for Towards a Better Newham
Case studies of what we have done as a council to tackle the challenges
Stories from residents who have benefited from these activities
Commitments we have made on what we will deliver going forwards
This document summarizes the work of the Social Finance Impact Incubator, which partners with charitable foundations to tackle social issues. It discusses the Incubator's process of prioritizing themes to improve quality of life for older people in the UK. Through consultation with foundation partners, the Incubator selected improving transport and preventing involuntary job exits. For transport, the partners agreed to focus on better coordination, seeing it as a key underlying issue. The document outlines the Incubator's multi-phase process and notes some lessons learned about engaging funders, including making clear how grants can make a systems-level difference beyond business as usual.
Presentation by Roy Trivedy of DFID to NIDOS diaspora networking eventNIDOS
The document discusses DFID's work with civil society organizations and its priorities and objectives going forward. It notes the changing global context and UK government response, and outlines five objectives for DFID's work with CSOs: deliver goods/services, empower citizens, build capacity, enable influence on policies, and build development support. It describes how DFID supports CSOs through various funding mechanisms and priorities like results, value for money, transparency, and innovation. The document emphasizes making effectiveness central to CSOs' work through clear vision, measurable results, governance, learning, and transparency.
NGOs play an important role in service delivery such as improving health, nutrition, and access to safe water. They work to relieve suffering from war, natural disasters, and disease by providing healthcare and development projects. However, NGOs face several challenges that can hinder their effectiveness, including limited resources, political interference, and cultural/religious differences that make it difficult to reach all those in need. Overcoming these challenges could help NGOs minimize malnutrition and save more children's lives through improved nutrition.
Supporting local authorities to develop good places to grow olderlocalinsight
The Ageing Well Programme aims to support local authorities in developing good places for older people to live as populations age. It provides intensive support to 6 councils per region, including peer reviews, leadership training, and help developing local solutions. The program involves older people to understand priorities and opportunities, promotes prevention and volunteering, and takes a whole-system, place-based approach to issues around care, housing, and community support.
The Ageing Well Programme aims to support local authorities in developing good places for older people to live as populations age. It provides intensive support to 6 councils per region, including peer reviews, leadership training, and help developing local solutions. The program involves older people to understand priorities and opportunities, promotes prevention and volunteering, and takes a whole-system, place-based approach to issues around care, housing, and community support.
The Ageing Well Programme aims to support local authorities in preparing for an aging society by developing places where older people can live well. It provides intensive support to 6 top-tier councils in each region, including peer reviews, leadership training, and help developing local solutions. The program involves older people to understand their needs and priorities, takes a whole-system approach, and promotes prevention, volunteering, and community engagement to support independent living for older adults.
[Challenge:Future] Building Active European CitizenshipChallenge:Future
CEYPA is a nonprofit organization in Albania that aims to empower citizens and increase civic participation. Through research, education, advocacy, and volunteer programs, CEYPA works to socially integrate marginalized groups like Roma communities and encourage youth participation in decision making.
The presented project would train 14 youth from different ethnic groups in Kosovo to conduct workshops on accountability, transparency, and civic participation. Data collected from these local workshops would be analyzed and used in a television program on active citizenship. Publications on advocacy and European citizenship would also be created to promote public participation and cooperation among youth from different communities.
The European Solidarity Corps is the European Union initiative which funds opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad that benefit communities and people around Europe.
The initiative offers an inspiring and empowering experience for young people who want to take social action and help communities, learn and develop their competencies while supporting projects in a broad range of areas, such as integration of migrants, environmental challenges, prevention of natural disasters, education and youth activities or measures to prevent radicalisation, to name a few.
In the UK, the initiative is implemented by the Erasmus+ National Agency, a partnership between the British Council and Ecorys UK.
The European Solidarity Corps has two strands of funding – a volunteering strand and an occupational strand –, with separate application forms and slightly varied rules and eligibility requirements. The volunteering strand is largely based on the 20 years of experience and development of quality standards of the European Voluntary Service (EVS).
The future of community based servicesKIANA CHILDS
Community-based services and education are important for supporting vulnerable populations like the disabled, veterans, and older adults. As populations grow, especially the elderly, more funding and services will be needed. Programs will also need to offer more varied services and utilize technology. However, funding for these services is scarce as government budgets face cuts. Organizations rely on government funding and private donations to survive but must also look to politicians for help. The diverse and changing nature of laws and populations means services must adapt to remain effective.
Presentation by Arthur Rogers at the field fourm on:
Self-directed Funding for People with a Disability – ‘Benefits & Challenges’
Friday 27 November 2009
www.field.org.au
This document outlines plans for integrating health and social care services in Plymouth, England to better address local challenges and improve people's experiences of care. It establishes four main strategies centered around keeping people healthy and independent. An integrated fund will pool £241 million for commissioned services. System Design Groups made up of various stakeholders will work to deliver the strategies and address issues through collaborative planning. The goal is to transition to a single integrated delivery function that provides seamless, personalized support through a single point of access.
Volunteering Summit | The challenge for london 15/01/2021Team London
This document summarizes a volunteering summit that took place on January 15th, 2021 in London. The summit aimed to (1) bring together diverse stakeholders involved in volunteering, (2) address how to better support volunteering and volunteers in the capital, and (3) ensure the city's volunteering infrastructure is ready to tackle 2021 challenges. Presenters discussed lessons learned from the first COVID wave and how collaboration can be improved. Research presented found that volunteering has been crucial during the pandemic for emergency response, ongoing support, and meeting a variety of needs. Looking forward, challenges include maintaining volunteer capacity and balancing competing demands like vaccination support.
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo. El embargo prohibiría las importaciones de petróleo ruso por mar y por oleoducto, aunque se concederían exenciones temporales a Hungría y Eslovaquia. El objetivo es aumentar la presión económica sobre Rusia para que ponga fin a su invasión de Ucrania.
La Internet puede ser tanto beneficiosa como perjudicial. Proporciona acceso fácil a información y facilita la comunicación global, pero también conlleva riesgos como fraudes, engaños y delitos debido al anonimato online. Para maximizar los beneficios de Internet y minimizar los riesgos, se deben tomar medidas de seguridad.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on parking lot cases and workers' compensation law in Illinois. It reviews the legal standards of "arising out of employment" and "in the course of employment" that determine whether injuries in parking lots are compensable. It examines several key cases where injuries in employer parking lots were found to be compensable or not compensable. It also discusses general legal issues like deviations from employment and causation. Finally, it addresses injuries occurring in parking lots and adjacent roads.
The document provides social media and electronic communications guidelines and procedures for employees of West Chicago Elementary School District 33. It outlines considerations for transparent, professional and confidential electronic communications. It provides guidelines for appropriate personal and instructional use of social media by employees. It also provides guidelines for setting up and monitoring school and extracurricular social media accounts. The guidelines are intended to assist employees in navigating social media use professionally and personally.
Waleed Shafqat is applying for a full-time position and seeks to add value through his motivation and skills. He describes himself as hardworking, motivated, reliable, and effective. His experience includes roles in marketing, business consulting, accounting, and modeling. He has a post-graduate diploma in marketing and business management from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in both Pakistan and England.
A presentation from the European Year of Citizens 2013 launch event discussing economic, social and political citizenship.
The presentation was given by David Kerr from the Citizenship foundation.
Find out more about the NCVO's European policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
This document discusses citizens' power to hold public institutions accountable through participation in decision making. It describes SIGMA as a joint OECD-EU initiative that helps countries strengthen governance. Public administration is important for the EU accession process though not a formal chapter. Policy tools like impact assessments and consultation are emphasized as mechanisms for accountability and public input. Open policy making, data sharing and framing of issues can impact decisions and unintended consequences may arise, so participation is key.
YouthMetre Project: The 8 Youth Policy Key AreasKarl Donert
This presentation summarises the eight key areas of EU youth policy.
YouthMetre: seeks to empowering young people to help improve the youth policies in local authorities, regions and countries in Europe. This presentation introduces the research component of the project which examines the state of the 8 Youth Policy strands.
YouthMetre connects with young people and NGOs working with youth. It is a youth-based forward-looking project to engage and empower young people in affecting policy making.
The Solidarité Proposal is a Proposal for a programme of inter-institutional humanitarian & social awareness activities for the staff and trainees of the European Union Institutions.
Feeling good about ourselves, as individuals and as organisations is fundamental to our productivity and leadership… connecting with others and with values is intrinsically linked to achieving that. It also leads by example and inspires society.
To help achieve this… the vision of the Solidarité Proposal is for a joint inter-institutional human resources programme of the European Union Institutions which combines corporate citizenship and the facilitation of staff and trainees in benevolent humanitarian and social activities.
This document provides an overview and summary of CONCORD AidWatch's 2016 report on debt and aid to developing countries from the EU. The summary includes:
1) EU aid is backsliding with only 5 EU countries meeting the 0.7% GNI target in 2015. EU donors are undermining transparency and accountability by inflating aid measurements and decreasing civil society engagement.
2) In 2015, 17% of reported EU aid did not reflect real transfers to developing countries. Some EU countries increased reported aid entirely through domestic refugee costs. Tied aid and declining aid to least developed countries are also issues.
3) Recommendations include the EU and its members meeting aid targets focused on poverty reduction by 2020
Supporting local authorities to develop good places to grow olderlocalinsight
The Ageing Well Programme aims to support local authorities in developing good places for older people to live as populations age. It provides intensive support to 6 councils per region, including peer reviews, leadership training, and help developing local solutions. The program involves older people to understand priorities and opportunities, promotes prevention and volunteering, and takes a whole-system, place-based approach to issues around care, housing, and community support.
The Ageing Well Programme aims to support local authorities in developing good places for older people to live as populations age. It provides intensive support to 6 councils per region, including peer reviews, leadership training, and help developing local solutions. The program involves older people to understand priorities and opportunities, promotes prevention and volunteering, and takes a whole-system, place-based approach to issues around care, housing, and community support.
The Ageing Well Programme aims to support local authorities in preparing for an aging society by developing places where older people can live well. It provides intensive support to 6 top-tier councils in each region, including peer reviews, leadership training, and help developing local solutions. The program involves older people to understand their needs and priorities, takes a whole-system approach, and promotes prevention, volunteering, and community engagement to support independent living for older adults.
[Challenge:Future] Building Active European CitizenshipChallenge:Future
CEYPA is a nonprofit organization in Albania that aims to empower citizens and increase civic participation. Through research, education, advocacy, and volunteer programs, CEYPA works to socially integrate marginalized groups like Roma communities and encourage youth participation in decision making.
The presented project would train 14 youth from different ethnic groups in Kosovo to conduct workshops on accountability, transparency, and civic participation. Data collected from these local workshops would be analyzed and used in a television program on active citizenship. Publications on advocacy and European citizenship would also be created to promote public participation and cooperation among youth from different communities.
The European Solidarity Corps is the European Union initiative which funds opportunities for young people to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad that benefit communities and people around Europe.
The initiative offers an inspiring and empowering experience for young people who want to take social action and help communities, learn and develop their competencies while supporting projects in a broad range of areas, such as integration of migrants, environmental challenges, prevention of natural disasters, education and youth activities or measures to prevent radicalisation, to name a few.
In the UK, the initiative is implemented by the Erasmus+ National Agency, a partnership between the British Council and Ecorys UK.
The European Solidarity Corps has two strands of funding – a volunteering strand and an occupational strand –, with separate application forms and slightly varied rules and eligibility requirements. The volunteering strand is largely based on the 20 years of experience and development of quality standards of the European Voluntary Service (EVS).
The future of community based servicesKIANA CHILDS
Community-based services and education are important for supporting vulnerable populations like the disabled, veterans, and older adults. As populations grow, especially the elderly, more funding and services will be needed. Programs will also need to offer more varied services and utilize technology. However, funding for these services is scarce as government budgets face cuts. Organizations rely on government funding and private donations to survive but must also look to politicians for help. The diverse and changing nature of laws and populations means services must adapt to remain effective.
Presentation by Arthur Rogers at the field fourm on:
Self-directed Funding for People with a Disability – ‘Benefits & Challenges’
Friday 27 November 2009
www.field.org.au
This document outlines plans for integrating health and social care services in Plymouth, England to better address local challenges and improve people's experiences of care. It establishes four main strategies centered around keeping people healthy and independent. An integrated fund will pool £241 million for commissioned services. System Design Groups made up of various stakeholders will work to deliver the strategies and address issues through collaborative planning. The goal is to transition to a single integrated delivery function that provides seamless, personalized support through a single point of access.
Volunteering Summit | The challenge for london 15/01/2021Team London
This document summarizes a volunteering summit that took place on January 15th, 2021 in London. The summit aimed to (1) bring together diverse stakeholders involved in volunteering, (2) address how to better support volunteering and volunteers in the capital, and (3) ensure the city's volunteering infrastructure is ready to tackle 2021 challenges. Presenters discussed lessons learned from the first COVID wave and how collaboration can be improved. Research presented found that volunteering has been crucial during the pandemic for emergency response, ongoing support, and meeting a variety of needs. Looking forward, challenges include maintaining volunteer capacity and balancing competing demands like vaccination support.
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo. El embargo prohibiría las importaciones de petróleo ruso por mar y por oleoducto, aunque se concederían exenciones temporales a Hungría y Eslovaquia. El objetivo es aumentar la presión económica sobre Rusia para que ponga fin a su invasión de Ucrania.
La Internet puede ser tanto beneficiosa como perjudicial. Proporciona acceso fácil a información y facilita la comunicación global, pero también conlleva riesgos como fraudes, engaños y delitos debido al anonimato online. Para maximizar los beneficios de Internet y minimizar los riesgos, se deben tomar medidas de seguridad.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on parking lot cases and workers' compensation law in Illinois. It reviews the legal standards of "arising out of employment" and "in the course of employment" that determine whether injuries in parking lots are compensable. It examines several key cases where injuries in employer parking lots were found to be compensable or not compensable. It also discusses general legal issues like deviations from employment and causation. Finally, it addresses injuries occurring in parking lots and adjacent roads.
The document provides social media and electronic communications guidelines and procedures for employees of West Chicago Elementary School District 33. It outlines considerations for transparent, professional and confidential electronic communications. It provides guidelines for appropriate personal and instructional use of social media by employees. It also provides guidelines for setting up and monitoring school and extracurricular social media accounts. The guidelines are intended to assist employees in navigating social media use professionally and personally.
Waleed Shafqat is applying for a full-time position and seeks to add value through his motivation and skills. He describes himself as hardworking, motivated, reliable, and effective. His experience includes roles in marketing, business consulting, accounting, and modeling. He has a post-graduate diploma in marketing and business management from the University of Bedfordshire and has worked in both Pakistan and England.
A presentation from the European Year of Citizens 2013 launch event discussing economic, social and political citizenship.
The presentation was given by David Kerr from the Citizenship foundation.
Find out more about the NCVO's European policy work: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
This document discusses citizens' power to hold public institutions accountable through participation in decision making. It describes SIGMA as a joint OECD-EU initiative that helps countries strengthen governance. Public administration is important for the EU accession process though not a formal chapter. Policy tools like impact assessments and consultation are emphasized as mechanisms for accountability and public input. Open policy making, data sharing and framing of issues can impact decisions and unintended consequences may arise, so participation is key.
YouthMetre Project: The 8 Youth Policy Key AreasKarl Donert
This presentation summarises the eight key areas of EU youth policy.
YouthMetre: seeks to empowering young people to help improve the youth policies in local authorities, regions and countries in Europe. This presentation introduces the research component of the project which examines the state of the 8 Youth Policy strands.
YouthMetre connects with young people and NGOs working with youth. It is a youth-based forward-looking project to engage and empower young people in affecting policy making.
The Solidarité Proposal is a Proposal for a programme of inter-institutional humanitarian & social awareness activities for the staff and trainees of the European Union Institutions.
Feeling good about ourselves, as individuals and as organisations is fundamental to our productivity and leadership… connecting with others and with values is intrinsically linked to achieving that. It also leads by example and inspires society.
To help achieve this… the vision of the Solidarité Proposal is for a joint inter-institutional human resources programme of the European Union Institutions which combines corporate citizenship and the facilitation of staff and trainees in benevolent humanitarian and social activities.
This document provides an overview and summary of CONCORD AidWatch's 2016 report on debt and aid to developing countries from the EU. The summary includes:
1) EU aid is backsliding with only 5 EU countries meeting the 0.7% GNI target in 2015. EU donors are undermining transparency and accountability by inflating aid measurements and decreasing civil society engagement.
2) In 2015, 17% of reported EU aid did not reflect real transfers to developing countries. Some EU countries increased reported aid entirely through domestic refugee costs. Tied aid and declining aid to least developed countries are also issues.
3) Recommendations include the EU and its members meeting aid targets focused on poverty reduction by 2020
The document summarizes plans for the European Union's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and transition to a digital and green economy. It outlines the EU's Recovery Plan which includes large-scale financial support for Member States to invest in public services, jobs protection, healthcare and green and digital technologies. It also discusses communication campaigns to raise awareness of EU recovery efforts and the European Green Deal among citizens and build trust in the EU.
The document provides information on the EU Aid Volunteers initiative, including:
- The initiative will deploy 4,000 volunteers worldwide from 2016-2020 and provide 10,000 online volunteering opportunities. It has a budget of €147.9 million.
- The initiative aims to strengthen humanitarian response capacity by providing experience and training to volunteers as well as staff of local organizations. Certified organizations can apply for funding to deploy volunteers or conduct capacity building programs.
- Examples are given of past volunteer projects involving distribution of supplies, disaster preparedness training, and capacity building of local response organizations.
Agenda europea para la integración de nacionalidades de terceros países (2011)IntegraLocal
La Comisión Europea ha adoptado la `Agenda Europea para la Integración de Nacionales de Terceros Países´, destinada a gestionar de manera eficiente la inmigración en Europa. Las situacioens se repiten en los diversos ámbitos locales de la Unión, por ello Bruselas tiene el poder de unificar los esfuerzos y dar apoyo económico a las iniciativas existentes.
The document discusses the EU's development aid efforts and progress toward tackling global poverty. Some key points:
- Over 1 billion people still live in extreme poverty, and the EU is committed to eradicating poverty through development actions.
- Thanks to EU funds, over 9 million pupils have enrolled in primary education since 2004, and over 31 million people have gained access to drinking water and sanitation facilities.
- Many countries are making progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, but more needs to be done to meet the targets.
- The EU provides over half of all global development aid and is the largest donor. EU development aid is implemented through various programs and country deleg
The document discusses the goals and impact of European development aid. It notes that 1.4 billion people still live in extreme poverty. Thanks to EU funds, over 9 million pupils have enrolled in primary education since 2004, over 31 million people have access to drinking water or sanitation, and 85,000 female students in Africa have enrolled in secondary education in the past five years. The EU is the largest donor of development aid, providing over half of global development assistance. EU aid focuses on eradicating poverty, promoting freedom and security.
Active citizenship refers to participation in civil society, community and political life through non-violent and respectful means that uphold human rights and democratic values. It acknowledges that all individuals and groups have the right to engage in and influence democratic societies and institutions. Measuring active citizenship across European countries found the highest levels in Nordic nations, followed by Central and Anglo-Saxon Europe, then Mediterranean, and lowest in Eastern Europe. Key factors influencing active citizenship included the length of established democracy and available economic resources.
AGE action in 2014 focused on raising political and public awareness around the European Parliament elections. AGE campaigned for candidates and developed a manifesto calling for an age-friendly EU. AGE also prepared questions for the new European Commission to address challenges faced by older persons. AGE worked to re-establish the Intergroup on Ageing and Solidarity between Generations in the European Parliament. Additionally, AGE strengthened its members' advocacy capacities and involvement in EU policymaking.
The document presents results from a youth opinion poll on EU integration conducted in Montenegro in July 2010. It identifies four main postures among young people: pro-European, anti-global euro scepticism, non-European statism, and cultural ethnocentrism. Most respondents reported feeling happy but neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with the position of youth in Montenegro. Over half believe conditions will improve in the next five years. When identifying geographically, most said their primary identity is the place they live, while their secondary identity includes Montenegro as a whole or their region.
The document provides an overview of the role that the social economy could play in delivering the investment priorities of the European Social Fund (ESF) for the 2014-2020 planning period. It defines social economy as enterprises that pursue both social and economic goals in a way that prioritizes people over capital. The document outlines some overall recommendations for ESF support for the social economy and examines how the social economy could contribute to each of the ESF's 18 investment priorities based on examples from different Member States.
The document discusses promoting learning mobility for young people in Europe. It begins by defining learning mobility as transnational mobility to acquire new skills. It then discusses why learning mobility is important, such as strengthening employability and personal development. The document outlines that a Green Paper is being released to spur an open debate on further supporting learning mobility. It proposes a new "Youth on the Move" initiative to ensure all young Europeans can spend part of their education in another EU country by 2020. The paper seeks input on how to improve information, address obstacles, and better engage stakeholders to promote greater learning mobility across Europe.
Action Plan to Promote the Commitment of Citizens in EuropePetre Birlea
The document summarizes the proceedings of the Convention of Young European Citizens 2013 held in Cluny, France from July 7-17. It thanks the organizers and presenters at the convention. The participants developed an action plan to promote European citizenship focused on youth policy, citizens' rights, and communication. The plan proposes establishing a non-profit association of Young European Citizens to organize events, centralize information, and address these topics. Specifically, it outlines actions to improve education programs, strengthen job opportunities for youth, and better inform citizens of their EU rights.
This document summarizes the key European Union policies and initiatives related to adult learning and lifelong learning. It outlines the policy drivers behind increasing investment in adult education, including an aging population and skills gaps. Major EU policy frameworks like the Lifelong Learning Programme and Education and Training 2020 are described. The document also provides an overview of the Grundtvig programme for adult learning, its objectives, actions, impacts and future directions.
Evaluation of the impact of the free movement of EU citizens at local levelBarka Foundation
This document provides an evaluation of the impact of free movement of EU citizens at the local level. It examines local policies and impacts in six cities: Barcelona, Dublin, Hamburg, Lille, Prague, and Turin. The study finds that intra-EU mobility has led to economic and social impacts in these cities, with EU mobile citizens filling jobs and supporting key industries. However, EU mobile citizens do not always have the same opportunities as locals in areas like employment, housing, and education. As a result, cities have implemented inclusion policies across domains such as employment, entrepreneurship, cultural dialogue, housing, education, attitudes toward migration, and civic participation to foster successful integration and maximize the benefits of mobility. The report identifies best practices
The document summarizes the Youth in Action Programme, which aims to promote active citizenship, solidarity, tolerance, and mutual understanding among young people in Europe. It has 5 actions: 1) Youth for Europe supports youth exchanges, initiatives, and democracy projects. 2) European Voluntary Service helps young people participate in unpaid voluntary activities abroad. 3) Youth in the World promotes partnerships between European and international youth. 4) Youth Support Systems improves support for youth workers and organizations. 5) Support for European Cooperation in Youth facilitates dialogue between youth and policymakers. Action 1, Youth for Europe, specifically supports youth exchanges that explore social and cultural differences and similarities.
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Presentation by Vito Spinelli (Consultant in the ESCO secretariat, DG EMPL) on the occasion of the EESC Seminar on 'Delivering on Skills' organised in Brussels on 17 November 2014.
Presentation Michael HORGAN (Policy officer at DG EAC) on the occasion of the EESC Seminar on 'Delivering on Skills' organised in Brussels on 17 November 2014.
Presentation by Felix Rohn (Policy officer at DG EAC) on the occasion of the EESC Seminar on 'Delivering on Skills' organised in Brussels on 17 November 2014.
The document discusses targeted mobility schemes in the European Union to help young people ages 18-35 find jobs and address skills shortages. It specifically mentions the "Your First Eures Job" program which aims to facilitate 5,000 job placements across Europe by the end of 2016 through customized services and direct financial support covering all stages of recruitment, including pre-recruitment, recruitment, and post-recruitment.
Presentation by Michael Guet, Council of Europe, on the occasion of the EESC conference on 'Better Roma inclusion through civil society initiatives: focus on education, employment, housing and antidiscrimination' (Brussels, 7 November 2014).
Presentation by Michael Guet, Council of Europe, on the occasion of the EESC conference on 'Better Roma inclusion through civil society initiatives: focus on education, employment, housing and antidiscrimination' (Brussels, 7 November 2014).
Presentation by Michael Guet, Council of Europe, on the occasion of the EESC conference on 'Better Roma inclusion through civil society initiatives: focus on education, employment, housing and antidiscrimination' (Brussels, 7 November 2014).
Presentation by Dan Pavel Doghi, Roma Education Fund, on the occasion of the EESC conference on 'Better Roma inclusion through civil society initiatives: focus on education, employment, housing and antidiscrimination' (Brussels, 7 November 2014).
Presentation by Szilvia Kalman, European Commission, DG EAC, on the occasion of the EESC conference on 'Better Roma inclusion through civil society initiatives: focus on education, employment, housing and antidiscrimination' (Brussels, 7 November 2014).
Presentation by Dominique Bé, European Commission, DG EMPL, on the occasion of the EESC conference on 'Better Roma inclusion through civil society initiatives: focus on education, employment, housing and antidiscrimination' (Brussels, 7 November 2014).
Presentation by Andor Urmos, DG REGIO, on the occasion of the EESC conference on 'Better Roma inclusion through civil society initiatives: focus on education, employment, housing and antidiscrimination' (Brussels, 7 November 2014).
Presentation by Wiet van Meel, volunteer sustainable development advisor to Coöperatieve Esbeek and professional occupation at Pontifax and Coopnet, on the occasion of the EESC conference on "Social economy and social innovation as drivers of competitiveness, growth and social well-being - Perspecitves and priorities for the new Commission and the European Parliament" (Brussels, 1 October 2014)
Presentation by Matthew Brown, Manager of The Wales Council for Voluntary Actions, Communities Investment Fund, on the occasion of the EESC conference on "Social economy and social innovation as drivers of competitiveness, growth and social well-being - Perspecitves and priorities for the new Commission and the European Parliament" (Brussels, 1 October 2014)
Presentation by Julie Savary, Head of Mission, Cabinet of the Presidency - Le mutual Groupe MGEN, France, on the occasion of the EESC conference on "Social economy and social innovation as drivers of competitiveness, growth and social well-being - Perspecitves and priorities for the new Commission and the European Parliament" (Brussels, 1 October 2014)
Presentation by Sarah Cook, Director, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, United Nations, on the occasion of the EESC conference on "Social economy and social innovation as drivers of competitiveness, growth and social well-being - Perspecitves and priorities for the new Commission and the European Parliament" (Brussels, 1 October 2014)
Presentation by Antonella Noya, Senior Policy Analyst, OECD, on the occasion of the EESC conference on "Social economy and social innovation as drivers of competitiveness, growth and social well-being - Perspecitves and priorities for the new Commission and the European Parliament" (Brussels, 1 October 2014)
Presentation by Xavier Le Mounier, Policy Officer (Innovation Policy for Growth), DG Enterprise and Industry, European Commission, on the occasion of the EESC conference on "Social economy and social innovation as drivers of competitiveness, growth and social well-being - Perspecitves and priorities for the new Commission and the European Parliament" (Brussels, 1 October 2014)
Presentation by Apostolos Ioakimidis, Policy Officer (Entrepreunership 2020 Cooperatives, Mutuals, Social Enterprises, Family Businesses), DG Enterprise and Industry, European Commission, on the occasion of the EESC conference on "Social economy and social innovation as drivers of competitiveness, growth and social well-being - Perspecitves and priorities for the new Commission and the European Parliament" (Brussels, 1 October 2014)
Presentation by Peter Lambreghts, EDF Board member & European Network of Independent Living,on the occasion of the EESC SOC section conference on Civil society perspectives on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Brussels on 2 October 2014.
Presentation by Stefano Palmieri, EESC Europe 2020 Steering Committee, on the occasion of the EESC SOC section conference on Civil society perspectives on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Brussels on 2 October 2014.
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