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Chteauneuf du Faou 15-18 March 2014 Dott.ssa PAOLA MANCA

EURONETLANGEuropean network of language minorities

Contents of presentation:Euronetlang backgroundWhat is EuronetlangObjectivesPartnersStructureMethodologiesVisibility and dissemination

Background

The European languages (Source: Eurominority)

What is Euronetlang ?

A network of municipalities, citizens, associations aimed at promoting minority languages by comparing different local experiencesdeveloping methods to preserve the minority languages fostering their development from the cultural/touristic point of view

Key objectivesto promote a friendly environment and new friendship (between non-twinned towns)to make beneficiaries aware about the cultural/social value of minority languages in EUto strengthen EU cooperationto identify new methodologies able to preserve/promote minority languagesto promote exchange of experiences and good practicesto foster active citizenshipGeneral objectives and priorities target by EuronetlangGiving citizen the opportunity to interact and participate in constructing a tighter-knit Europe, united and enriched by its cultural diversity, thus developing citizenship of the European UnionFostering a sense of ownership of the European Union among its citizensEnhancing tolerance and mutual understanding between European citizens, respecting and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity, contributing to intercultural dialoguePromoting intercultural dialogueThe European Year for Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity (2012)

Applicant organisation and key activities relating to Euronetlang projectLega delle autonomie locali

is a network of italian local authorities composed by municipalities, provinces and regionsin partnership with Focus Europe association promotes policies and european projects among local authoritiesis the Coordinator of the project with Focus Europe association

Partner: 17 partner from 4 Eu countries

PartnerCountryMinority LanguagesMunicipality of San Marzano di San GiuseppeItaly ( Region of Puglia)Arbresh Union of municipalities Besa Italy (Region of Sicilia)Arbresh Municipality of MontecilfoneItaly (Region of Molise)Arbresh Municipality of ShkoderAlbanylinked with the arbareshe linguistic minorities living in ItalyMunicipality of San Felice del MoliseItaly (Region of Molise) CroatianMunicipality of Acquaviva CollecroceItaly (Region of Molise)CroatianMunicipality of MontemitroItaly (Region of Molise)Croatian Municipality of PraliItaly (Region of Piemonte)OccitanMunicipality of AbriesFrance (Region of Provence-Alpes-Cte d'Azur)OccitanMunicipality of Perosa ArgentinaItaly (Region of Piemonte)

OccitanMunicipality of PomarettoItaly (Region of Piemonte)

OccitanMunicipality of Chateauneuf du FaouFrance (Region of Bretain)BretonMunicipality of OroseiItaly (Region of Sardegna)Sardinian Municipality of Grad OmiCroatia (Region of Sjeverozapadna Hrvatska)CroatianStructure and activitiesNUMBERVENUETHEMES1OROSEI (IT)Minority languages, history and culture2SCUTARI (AL)Minority, legislations and policies at european, national and local level3POMARETTO,PRALI, PEROSA ARGENTINA (IT)Linguistic minorities and active ageing4CHATEAUNEUF DU FAOU (FR)Best practices, methodologies and instruments to promote and preserve minority languages in EUMethodologiesPartecipatory approach+discussion and exchange of knowledge/experiences/ideas

Public conferenceWorshopsProject planning workshopsLaboratories and visits

Impact MUNICIPALITIES:increased awareness of EU cultural heritage,european integration, multiculturalism;increased awareness of the EU policies and initiatives to promote minority languages;developed capacities to cooperate with other local authorities CITIZENS:strengthening of friendship with citizens from other countries;strengthening of knowledge of EU principles/values and policies in the field of promotion/preservation of cultural heritage and linguistic minoritiesIncreased awareness about the opportunity offered by EULOCAL ASSOCIATIONS:Raised awareness of EU activities/policies and principles in promoting cultural diversity and preserving of linguistic minoritiesincreased capacities to promote the value of cultural diversity and linguistic minoritiesIncreased possibilities to cooperate with local association from other partner countries

Visibility and disseminationProject website www.euronetlang.euDissemination materials (brochure, poster, newsletter)Interactive DVDPublications