The document summarizes the European Investment Bank's (EIB) support for integrating cities and refugees through lending, blending, and advising. Since 2014, the EIB has financed 15 projects related to migrant/refugee accommodation and social infrastructure in Germany and Southern Europe. Eligible sectors for EIB lending include housing, shelter, infrastructure, emergency response, and technical assistance. The EIB also supports youth employment, resilience initiatives, and the EU Urban Agenda partnership on migrant inclusion. Cities face challenges financing integration work due to high competition, complex governance, and burdensome administrative procedures for EU funds. An Inclusion Blending Facility could help by blending EU grants and loans to provide direct funding and synergies.
Webinar: The COVID crisis in cities: a tale of two lockdownsOECD CFE
Based on the OECD policy note Coronavirus: Cities policy responses, this webinar explores how Champion Mayors are leading the way in responding to the pandemic, protecting vulnerable groups and looking beyond the crisis to put in place recovery efforts post-COVID-19.
Follow the conversation with Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana (Slovenia), Rosannie Filato, Member of the Executive Committee of Montreal (Canada) and Michiel Grauss, Vice Mayor of Rotterdam (the Netherlands).
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Follow us on Twitter: @OECD_local
Scotland – Ireland Archaeological Collaboration
On the 30th October 2014 Historic Scotland hosted a gathering at Edinburgh Castle. Over 50 archaeologists from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland gathered together with experts in funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Scotland Europa, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage and Creative Scotland (Creative Europe). There was also a delegate from the Isle of Man. The presentations from the day are on this slideshare.
Dr Sonja Jilek - Institute for History, Vienna University
Synopsis Project: training - Cultural PoliciesKarl Donert
The SYNOPSIS project concerns Storytelling and Fundraising for Cultural Heritage professionals.
Cultural heritage covers a variety of activities, and a system of values, traditions, knowledge, and lifestyles that characterise society.
The heritage sector has to deal with new challenges and it is therefore necessary to develop new professionalism, able to promote and support cultural heritage as it improves not only the overall economic growth and employment, but also social cohesion and environmental sustainability.
Storytelling and fundraising skills assume a fundamental role in connecting the past to the future. Cultural Heritage storytelling is concerned with “communicating through stories”, creating narratives through which a cultural heritage enters into an emphatic relationship with people, managing to arouse public emotion. The purpose is to engage people to protect, exploit cultural heritage, and support it financially.
This presentation presents a basic introduction to European culture policies
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OECD LEED report on "Demographic change in the Netherlands: Strategies for resilient labour markets", presented in Utrecht on 20th June 2013.
For more info http://www.oecd.org/cfe/leed/demographicchange.htm
This presentation was part of the Public Service Delivery Network meeting on 10 February 2010.
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Webinar: The COVID crisis in cities: a tale of two lockdownsOECD CFE
Based on the OECD policy note Coronavirus: Cities policy responses, this webinar explores how Champion Mayors are leading the way in responding to the pandemic, protecting vulnerable groups and looking beyond the crisis to put in place recovery efforts post-COVID-19.
Follow the conversation with Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana (Slovenia), Rosannie Filato, Member of the Executive Committee of Montreal (Canada) and Michiel Grauss, Vice Mayor of Rotterdam (the Netherlands).
Visit our website: www.oecd.org/cfe
Follow us on Twitter: @OECD_local
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Dr Sonja Jilek - Institute for History, Vienna University
Synopsis Project: training - Cultural PoliciesKarl Donert
The SYNOPSIS project concerns Storytelling and Fundraising for Cultural Heritage professionals.
Cultural heritage covers a variety of activities, and a system of values, traditions, knowledge, and lifestyles that characterise society.
The heritage sector has to deal with new challenges and it is therefore necessary to develop new professionalism, able to promote and support cultural heritage as it improves not only the overall economic growth and employment, but also social cohesion and environmental sustainability.
Storytelling and fundraising skills assume a fundamental role in connecting the past to the future. Cultural Heritage storytelling is concerned with “communicating through stories”, creating narratives through which a cultural heritage enters into an emphatic relationship with people, managing to arouse public emotion. The purpose is to engage people to protect, exploit cultural heritage, and support it financially.
This presentation presents a basic introduction to European culture policies
Presentation by Berenike Ecker, Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI), Austria
OECD LEED report on "Demographic change in the Netherlands: Strategies for resilient labour markets", presented in Utrecht on 20th June 2013.
For more info http://www.oecd.org/cfe/leed/demographicchange.htm
This presentation was part of the Public Service Delivery Network meeting on 10 February 2010.
This presentation was by Ingrid Gardiner (EU Manager) from the NCVO and explored accessing european structural funds.
Find out more about NCVO's European Funding Network: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu
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You can find out more about NCVO events on the European Funding Network website: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/events/ncvo-event
Alessandro Carano is Adviser to the deputy Director General of the European Commission Directorate for Economic and Financial Affairs. He works on the Investment Plan for the Europe and the European Fund for Strategic Investment.
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The presentation was part of an event about Local Enterprise Partnerships with Involve Yorkshire and Humber event in Leeds on Wednesday 11 December.
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Find out more about European Funding Network's past events: http://europeanfundingnetwork.eu/events/past-events
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Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
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Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
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Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
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Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
1. Integrating Cities Conference
Milan
7th November 2018
22/11/2018 European Investment Bank Group 1
EIB Lending – supporting integration now
and in the future
Patricia B. Llopis
2. European Investment Bank – EIB
22/11/2018 European Investment Bank Group 2
Lending
• Loans
• Guarantees
• Equity
participation
Blending
•Combining EU
grants with EIB
loans
•Leveraging MS
co-financing and
EIB resources
Advising
• Sharing EIB
know-how through
technical and
financial advice
• Strong in-house
expertise
• Advisory
assistance
initiatives
The EIB is the European Union's bank. We provide finance and expertise
for sustainable investment projects that contribute to EU policy objectives.
More than 90% of our activity is in Europe.
3. EIB Financing European Cities and Regions
European Investment Bank Group 3
• Direct lending operations with cities and regions for
migrant/refugee accommodation and social infrastructure:
o Municipal and regional framework loans for
investment programmes
o Structural Programme Loans to co-finance
European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF)
2014-20
• Financing for SMEs and micro-finance through banks and
other intermediaries
• Cooperation with municipal banks, national and regional
Promotional Banks
4. EIB Lending for integration
Since 2014 the EIB has financed 15 projects
(investment and framework loans) with a
migrant/refugee component.
EIB lending for integration projects has reflected
the migration flows (peak in 2015)
The geographical concentration also reflects that –
mainly in Germany and Southern Europe
Schemes are for social housing with a migrant
component or for temporary accommodation for
refugees but also for multi-sector programmes.
22/11/2018 European Investment Bank Group 4
5. EIB Eligibility matrix
European Investment Bank Group 5
Sector Eligibility criteria Geographical
scope
Housing and Shelter • Construction of social housing;
• Construction of reception centers for refugees;
• Construction of short-term temporary accommodation;
• Upgrading, replacing and reorganization of existing urban
infrastructure facilities to adapt them to accommodation and facilities
for refugees;
• Associated equipment (ICT components, furniture, etc.);
• Associated initial start-up costs:
temporary shelter and standard packs for refugees;
integration-related activities (staff costs for training, language
courses, health care, etc.);
• Development of new enterprises and commercial sites;
EU / non-EU
Infrastructure associated
with migrant/refugee
housing, shelter and
service provision
• Water supply, wastewater management, solid waste;
• Sustainable transport (incl. urban improvement schemes);
• Power supply/transmission/distribution;
• Innovation enabling infrastructures;
• Basic telecom connection to networks;
• Health, education facilities;
• Infrastructure and utility provision for new commercial sites;
EU / non-EU
Protection against
extreme weather events
• Flood/heavy rains protection and mitigation; EU / non-EU
Emergency response
infrastructure/equipment
• Infrastructure and equipment clearly dedicated to humanitarian
purposes (search and rescue vessels);
EU / non-EU
Technical assistance • TA and Consultancy Services for project preparation, management
and supervision
EU / non-EU
6. Other EIB initiatives for integration
• EIB-ILO Study on the employment impact of EIB
infrastructure investments in Mediterranean
countries
• Youth Employment Programme, starting inside EU
and expanded towards Western Balkan
• Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI), targeting
Western Balkan and Southern Neighbourhood
region.
• Support to EU Urban Agenda Partnership on the
inclusion of migrants and refugees
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7. Cities financing challenges
Funding from a variety of sources but mostly EU
and national
Used in different ways:
• Integration of new arrivals
• Social infrastructure
• Access to labour market
• Integration activities
Difficulties in obtaining funding:
• High competition
• Difficulties in partnering with other institutions
• Unfavourable structural and administrative conditions
22/11/2018 European Investment Bank Group 7
8. …Unfavourable structural conditions
Little control over how funding for migrants and
refugees is managed
Complexities in the governance structure
Legal impediments
Asymmetric information
Unreliable and unpredictable national transfers
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9. …Unfavourable administrative conditions
Administrative burden
Burdensome and complex procedures
Overcomplicated justification of payments
thus increasing administrative costs
Rigid and limiting calls for proposals
Preparation, implementation and
management of EU funds is too onerous
and discouraging
Lack of financial instruments experience
22/11/2018 European Investment Bank Group 9
10. Inclusion Blending Facility
Potential benefits
Possibility to blend EU grants and loans
Address current financing gaps
Better involvement of cities in the decision
making process
Direct access to funding
Synergies with other sources of funding
22/11/2018 European Investment Bank Group 10
11. European Investment Bank Group 11
Contact
Patricia B Llopis
Urban Specialist
p.llopis@eib.org
+352 4379 89011
