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By Consorzio A.S.A.S.

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TRE “The Road to Europe” NEWSLETTER

Training Courses and Resources for Institution Building in European integration N°4 - 4th September 2008

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2010 - DIVERSE SYSTEMS, SHARED GOALS

Progress towards the Lisbon objectives in education and training - Indicators and benchmarks

News

Council of Europe calls for an integrated approach to migration issues

The Commission launches the 'Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for Research and Innovation'

Events

On the 10th July 2008, the European Commission presented the latest data on Member States' progress towards the 2010 goals they have set themselves for their education systems under the Lisbon strategy. This annual "indicators and benchmarks" report looks at individual country's performances in key areas such as completion of secondary education, early school leavers, low achievers in reading literacy, graduates in maths, science and technology and the participation of adults in lifelong learning activities. The key finding of the 2008 report is that overall Europe is making progress in all five areas - with the exception of low achievers in reading. However, although education and training has been improving slowly but steadily in EU Member States since 2000, progress needs to be faster in almost all areas in order to reach the 2010 targets. http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/2010/progressreport_en.html

A brief presentation This newsletter aims to portray, through some “pictures” of steps, acts, events, opportunities representing the evolution of cooperation between Croatia and European Union and Member Countries, and the progressive achievement, by Western Balkan Countries, of the possibility of a full-right participation to Community Programmes, and no more as “in pre-adhesion” country. The newsletter is aimed to animate the exchange and the discussion between “European people” from the countries involved in TEMPUS TRE project, making information and useful services more accessible. Its purpose is to facilitate, with no claim of completeness or exhaustiveness, the knowledge of some opportunities open to our territories. The distribution of this newsletter is free. Anybody wishing to receive the newsletter by e-mail can make request by sending an e-mail to: [email protected] .

Conference on Territorial Cohesion and the Future of the Cohesion policy (Paris, 30-31 October 2008)

2008 conference of Culture Action Europe (Marseille, 23-25 October 2008)

Project TEMPUS TRE – The Road to Europe

by Consorzio A.S.A.S.


Open Calls

Hereinafter, we present some of the opportunities offered by Community programmes and by pre-adhesion instruments. The call list is not to be considered exhaustive with respect to the possibilities already available or to be ratified through formal regulating acts, such as, for instance, the signature and entering into force of Memoranda of Understanding between Croatia and European Commission. Broadly, the selection criteria adopted are to give priority to opportunities offered by Community Programmes currently open to Croatia thanks to specific agreements subscribed with European Commission. This choice has been made considering that these should be the very last years of transition for Croatia to achieve the status of Member Country and therefore we thought it’d have been useful to highlight opportunities which are going to become, shortly, also for Croatia, the reference instruments for the development of European Union policies.

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

Programme «Youth in action» 2007-20131

1. Action 1 – Youth for Europe – encourages young people’s active citizenship, participation and creativity through youth exchanges, youth initiatives and youth democracy projects (30 %);

2. Action 2 – European Voluntary Service – helps young people to develop their sense of solidarity by participating, either individually or in group, in non-profit, unpaid voluntary activities abroad (23%);

3. Action 3 – Youth in the World – promotes partnerships and exchanges among young people and youth organisations across the world providing for assistance to cross-border activities (6%);

4. Action 4 – Youth Support Systems – includes various measures to support youth workers and youth organisations by exchange, training and information programmes (15%);

5. Action 5 – Support for European Co-operation in the Youth field – supports youth policy co-operation at European level (4%).

In brackets the minimum amounts to be allocated to each measure.

2008 thematic priorities: 2008 European Year of Intercultural Dialogue; combating violence against women sport as a tool to promote active citizenship and social inclusion of young people promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activities including sport preparation of the 2009 European Year of Innovation and Creativity and

European Parliament elections. Total budget: 885 millions EUR over the period 2007-2013.

See also the financial rules in the Guide for applicants: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc443_en.htm

Executive agency: http://eacea.cec.eu.int Programme web site: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/static/en/youth/index_en.htm

Deadline: National level selection: 1/02/08 1/04/08 1/06/08 1/09/08 1/11/08 European level selection: 1/02/08 1/06/08 1/09/08

Call for proposals 2008 — Culture Programme (2007-2013) Implementation of the programme actions: multi-annual cooperation projects; cooperation measures; special action (third countries); and support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture (2008/C 141/13) This call covers the following strands of the Culture Programme: 1. Support for cultural projects (strand 1)

Deadline:

Strand 1.1: Multi-annual cooperation projects (lasting from three to five years) Foreseen budget 2009: EUR 18.200.000 Funds of between EUR 200.000 and EUR 500.000 per year are available, but EU support

1/10/08

1 Croatia can take part in Action 2 and sub-Action 3.1.




is limited to a maximum of 50 % of the total eligible cost.

Strand 1.2.1: Cooperation projects (lasting up to 24 months) Foreseen budget 2009: EUR 17.049.440 Funds of between EUR 50.000 and EUR 200.000 are available, but EU �upporti s limited to a maximum of 50 % of the total eligible cost.

1/10/08

Strand 1.2.2: Literary translation projects (lasting up to 24 months). Foreseen budget 2009: EUR 2.000.000 Funds of between EUR 2.000 and EUR 60.000 are available, but EU �upporti s limited to a maximum of 50 % of the total eligible cost.

1/02/09

Strand 1.3: Cooperation projects with third countries (lasting up to 24 months) Foreseen budget 2009: EUR 1.024.000 Funds of between EUR 50.000 and EUR 200.000 are available, but EU �upporti s limited to maximum 50 % of the total eligible cost.

1/05/09

2. Support for organisations active at European level in the field of culture (Strand 2) Four categories of organisations are eligible under this strand: (a) ambassadors; (b) advocacy networks; © festivals; (d) policy support structures for the Culture Agenda, further divided into two subcategories: (i) structured dialogue platforms; (ii) policy analysis groupings. Foreseen budget 2009: EUR 7.100.000 Maximum funds are available, depending on the category applied for, but EU support is limited to maximum 80 % of the total eligible costs.

1/11/08

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2008:141:0027:0031:EN:PDF

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – EACEA 21/08-- (2008/C 184/08) - EXTERNAL COOPERATION WINDOW “ERASMUS MUNDUS” (EMECW) - ASIAN REGION - academic year 2008/2009 The Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window is designed to foster institutional co-operation in the field of higher education between the European Union and Third-Countries through a mobility scheme addressing student and academic exchanges for the purpose of studying, teaching, training and research. The current call for proposals covers the Asian region in the framework of the DCI (Development Cooperation Instrument) regulation. The targeted countries are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar/Burma, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The overall indicative amount made available for the Asia region under this call for proposals is EUR 11.085.700, aiming at a total minimum mobility flow of 360 individuals. The Commission expects to select two partnerships in total. The maximum individual estimated budget per partnership is 5.542.850 €. http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/extcoop/call/2007/call_asia_region_en.html

Deadline: 31/10/08

EXTERNAL RELATIONS European Commission – EUROPEAID Cooperation office

European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) – “Strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation - Transnational and regional actions” - Restricted Call for Proposals 2008 Reference: EuropeAid/127237/C/ACT/Multi Budget line 19.04.01

Deadline for submission of Concept Notes: 30/09/2008




1. LOT 1 - Dialogue and mediation activities Focus on regions which are plagued by conflicts with transnational implications, including regions of potential conflict and post conflict (e.g. the Caucusus, the Near East, the Manu River region, the Great Lakes region, the Horn of Africa, the Andean region and South Asia – non exclusive list).

2. LOT 2 - Capacity-building and networks Promoting capacity-building and practical cooperation through transnational civil society organisation networks in non-EU countries, contributing to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, to the empowerment of underrepresented groups and enhancing political participation and representation of such groups.

Overall amount available: EUR 24,000,000.00 from the 2008 budget. Indicative financial envelope per LOT:

LOT 1: 40% LOT 2: 60%

Grants: Min: EUR 500,000; Max: EUR 1,500,000. Min 50 % - Max 80% of the total eligible costs. http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/tender/data/d65/AOF86365.doc

European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) – Actions supporting human rights and democracy issues covered by the EU Guidelines on the Death Penalty - Open Call for Proposals 2008 Reference: EuropeAid/127238/C/ACT/Multi Budget line 19.04.01 Supporting the implementation of the EU Guidelines on the Death Penalty. EIDHR support will be given to activities focusing on promoting the restrictive use of, the establishment of a moratorium on, and the abolition of the death penalty. Particular attention to countries where the death penalty situation is in flux, (on the verge of being either re-introduced or abolished) and to countries where the death penalty is most in use. Budget (EUR): 4000000. Grants: Min: EUR 150,000; max: EUR 1,000,000. Min 50 %; max 80% of the total eligible costs. http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/tender/data/d12/AOF86212.doc

Deadline 02/10/08

SERVICE PROCUREMENT NOTICE “European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk” Reference: EuropeAid/126352/C/ACT/Multi Budget lines 19.04.01 and 19.04.05 Support civil society organisations where they operate with difficulty and where there is little room for political pluralism with the view of promoting a holistic approach to human rights and embodying a pluralistic and non-discriminatory view of society. Restricted Call for Proposals (2007-2010) Total budget available: EUR 11,492.917 from 2007 budget + resources from the 2008 budget to be confirmed. Community grant: max 80% of total eligible costs; grant size: min 150.000 €; max: 1.200.000 €. http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/tender/data/d54/AOF80954.doc

Deadline: 24/01/08 10/06/08 09/12/08

INFORMATION SOCIETY

MEDIA 2007 — DEVELOPMENT, DISTRIBUTION, PROMOTION AND TRAINING - Call for proposals — EACEA/23/08 Support for the networking of cinemas screening European films (2008/C 226/07) Eligible actions - actions aiming at promoting and screening European films, - educational activities aiming at raising awareness among young cinema-goers, - activities aiming at encouraging and accompanying the introduction of digital

Deadline: 31/10/08




cinema among exhibitors, - networking activities: information, animation and communication. Maximum budget available: EUR 8 500 000 for the first year. The financial contribution awarded is a subsidy. The financial support from the Commission cannot exceed 50 % of the total eligible costs. http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/exhibit/index_en.htm

MEDIA 2007 — DEVELOPMENT, DISTRIBUTION, PROMOTION AND TRAINING - Call for proposals EACEA/20/08 – Support for television broadcasting of European audiovisual works. Objective: to promote the transnational broadcasting of European audiovisual works produced by independent production companies by encouraging cooperation between broadcasters on one hand, and independent producers and distributors on the other. Total budget available: EUR 11,4 million. Financial contribution: max 12,5 % of the eligible costs for fiction and animated films; 20 % of the eligible costs for documentary projects. Maximum financial contribution: EUR 500 000 per work for fiction and animation projects and EUR 300 000 per work for documentary films. http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/producer/tv/index_en.htm

Deadline: 14/11/08 27/02/09 26/06/09

MEDIA 2007 DEVELOPMENT, DISTRIBUTION, PROMOTION AND TRAINING Call For Proposals EACEA 25/2008 “Support for the development of on and off-line interactive works” The activities for the following interactive works are eligible:

interactive works for computer, internet, mobile phone, games console including handheld presenting a substantial degree of interactivity, scenario and innovation,

new format concepts destined for digital television, the internet or mobile handsets where interactivity and narrative elements are significant

Total budget available: EUR 2,5 million. Financial contribution: max 50% of the eligible costs(60 % for projects presenting an interest in promoting European cultural diversity). Maximum financial contribution between EUR 10 000 and EUR 60 000 except for the development of prototypes for games consoles, handheld consoles and computers for which the maximum grant is EUR 100 000. http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/producer/develop/index_fr.htm

Deadline: 17/11/08 17/04/09

MEDIA 2007 — DEVELOPMENT, DISTRIBUTION, PROMOTION AND TRAINING - Call for proposals EACEA/24/08 “Support for the development of production projects — Fiction, creative documentaries and animation — Single projects, Slate Funding and Slate Funding 2nd stage” Objective: to promote the development of production projects intended for European and international markets presented by independent European production companies in the following categories: drama, creative documentary and animation. Total budget available: EUR 17 million.

Single Projects: Financial contribution max 50 % of the eligible costs (60 % for projects presenting an interest in promoting European cultural diversity); Maximum financial contribution: between EUR 10 000 and EUR 60 000 except for feature-length animations for theatrical release, for which the maximum is EUR 80 000.

Slate Funding and Slate Funding 2nd stage: Financial contribution: max 50 %of the eligible costs; Maximum financial contribution: between EUR 70 000 and EUR 190 000.

http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/producer/develop/index_fr.htm

Deadline: 17/11/08 17/04/09




MEDIA – PROMOTION/ACCESS TO MARKETS - CALL FOR PROPOSALS EACEA/19/08 Specific objectives: ♦ To improve the circulation of European audiovisual works by ensuring that the

European audiovisual sector has access to European and international professional markets;

♦ To encourage common actions between national film and audiovisual programme promotion organisations.

Eligible actions: 1 Action 1. Access to markets for European professionals 2 Action 2. Promotion of European A/V and/or cinematographic works before

and/or during the production phase 3 Action 3. Computer-based Information tools on the A/V and cinematographic

industry, intended for the professionals 4 Action 4. Common European promotional activities

Total budget under this Call for Proposals: EUR 2,500,000. There is no allocation between the various action lines. Financial contribution from the MEDIA Programme: max 50% of the total eligible costs. http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/promo/markt/forms/index_en.htm

Deadline: 21/11/08

ENVIRONMENT

ENRTP - Thematic Programme for Environment and sustainable management of Natural Resources, including energy - Open Call for Proposals - Priority 4 – 2007 - “International Climate Change” - Budget line: 21.0401 Reference: EuropeAid/127382/C/ACT/Multi Measures to support reaching a global and comprehensive post-2012 climate change agreement and the development of a robust global carbon market- to combat global climate change. The call concerns 2 lots:

Priority/ lot (a) Support for policy dialogue to facilitate international negotiations on a global and comprehensive post-2012 climate change agreement

Priority/ lot (b): Outreach on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is EUR 1.100.000. Lot 1: between 50 and 60% of total amount available (an indicative figure of €06. million); Lot 2: between 40 and 50% of total amount available (an indicative figure of €0.5 million). Community grant: max 80% of the total eligible costs, min 100.000 €; max: EUR 600.000 (lot 1); EUR 500.000 (lot 2). http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/tender/data/d94/AOF86994.zip

Deadline: 20/10/08

ENTERPRISES AND INDUSTRY

CIP-EIP-ECO-INNOVATION-2008 PILOT AND MARKET REPLICATION PROJECTS – Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) – sub programme Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP)2 Support projects connected with eco-innovative products, services, production processes or business management methods which aim at the prevention or reduction of environmental impacts or which contribute to the optimisation of resources use.

Deadline: 11/09/08, 17 h Brussels time (electronic submission)

2 Croatia will be eligible in case that the Memorandum of Understanding (signed on 1st October 2007) has entered into force by the Call deadline




Priorities: Materials recycling Buildings Food and drink sector Greening Business/Smart purchasing

Budget available under this call: about 28 million EUR. The number of proposal expected to be funded is about 40 proposals. Community grant: 40 – 60% of total eligible costs. http://ec.europa.eu/environment/etap/ecoinnovation/index_en.htm

http://www.minambiente.it/index.php?id_sezione=289

7th Research Framework Programme– Action Cooperation

Health Deadline

FP7-Health-2009-single-stage FP7-Health-2009-single-stage 03/12/08

FP7-Health-2009-two-stage FP7-Health-2009-two-stage 03/12/08)

Food, Agriculture and Fisheries e Biotechnologies Deadline

FP7-KBBE-2009-3 FP7-KBBE-2009-3 15/01/09

FP7-2009-BIOREFINERY_CP Biorefinery Joint Call (Sustainable Biorefineries' Collaborative Projects) * 02/12/08)

FP7-2009-BIOREFINERY_CSA Biorefinery Joint Call (Enhancing exchange of information, synergies and cross-fertilisation between projects in the field of Biorefineries' Coordination and Support Actions) **

02/12/08

Information and Communication Technologies Deadline

2008/S 129-170659 TOWARDS A FUTURE INTERNET: Interrelation between Technological, Social and Economic Trends 22/09/08)

FP7-ICT-2007-C FET Open scheme 20/01/09

Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new production technologies Deadline

FP7-2009-BIOREFINERY_CP Biorefinery Joint Call (Sustainable Biorefineries' Collaborative Projects) * 02/12/08


02/12/08

Energy Deadline

FP7-ENERGY-2008-TREN-1 Energy call 2008 Part 2 08/10/08

FP7-ENERGY-2009-1 Energy call 2009 Part 1 25/11/08




02/12/08


Environment Deadline

FP7-ENV-2009-1 FP7-ENV-2009-1 08/01/09






02/12/08

Socio-economic sciences and Humanities Deadline

FP7-SSH-2009-A FP7-SSH-2009: Collaborative research projects and Research for the Benefit of Specific Groups - Civil Society Organisations 13/01/09

FP7-SSH-2009-B FP7-SSH-2009: Collaborative projects (small or medium-scale focused research projects) for specific cooperation actions dedicated to international cooperation

13/01/09

FP7-SSH-2009-C FP7-SSH-2009: Coordination and support actions 13/01/09

Space Deadline

FP7-SPACE-2009-1 Space Call 2 04/12/08

Security Deadline

FP7-SEC-2009-1 Security Research call 2 04/12/08

7th Research Framework Programme– Action IDEAS

ERC Deadline

ERC-2009-StG_20081029 ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant (Physical Sciences & Engineering) 29/10/08

ERC-2009-SUPPORT Coordination and Support Action (CSA) 12/11/08

ERC-2009-StG_20081119 ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant (Social Sciences & Humanities) 19/11/08)

ERC-2009-StG_20081210 - ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant (Life sciences) 10/12/08

7th Research Framework Programme– Action PEOPLE

People Deadline

FP7-PEOPLE-ERG-2008 8/10/2008

FP7-PEOPLE-IRG-2008 8/10/2008

7th Research Framework Programme– Action CAPACITIES

Research Infrastructures Deadline

FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-2 FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2008-2 11/09/08

Research for SMEs Deadline

FP7-SME-2008-3 Support to national schemes providing financial means ('exploratory awards') to SMEs 31/10/08

FP7-SME-2008-2 Research for SME Associations Call 2 18/12/08

FP7-SME-2009-1 Coordination and Support Activity 27/01/09

Regions of knowledge Deadline

FP7-REGIONS-2009-1 Transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters 27/01/09

Science and society Deadline

FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2009-1 FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2009-1 13/01/09




Activities of International Cooperation Deadline

FP7-INCO-2009-1 Activities of International Cooperation - INCO-NET 12/01/09

FP7-INCO-2009-2 Activities of International Cooperation - BILAT 12/01/09

FP7-INCO-2009-4 Trans-national cooperation among NCPs - INCO-NCP 12/01/09

FP7-INCO-2009-5 Activities of International Cooperation - ACCESS4EU 12/01/09

7th Research Framework Programme– Action EURATOM

No open calls

COST Open Call for Proposals to support Scientific and Technical Collaboration in Europe -(2008/C 96/09) COST, European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research is an European instrument supporting cooperation among scientists and researchers across Europe. COST invites proposals for new COST Actions contributing to the scientific, economic, cultural or societal development of Europe. COST supports the networking of specific research themes (COST does NOT fund research projects themselves). Indicative budget: 2.500.000 €. Financial support in the range of EUR 100 000 p.a. for normally 4 years can be expected., with the selection of approximately 25 new Actions. http://www.cost.esf.org/index.php?id=721

26/09/08

For a complete list of open calls, please visit the European Commission web site at the link: http://ec.europa.eu/grants/index_en.htm




Coming Soon

Other Community Programmes for which Memoranda of Understanding were signed after 2007 are:

Youth in action

Youth in Action is the EU Programme for young people aged 15-28 (in some cases 13-30). It aims to inspire a sense of active citizenship, solidarity and tolerance among young Europeans and to involve them in shaping the Union’s future.

Youth in Action promotes mobility within and beyond the EU borders, non-formal learning and intercultural dialogue, and encourages the inclusion of all young people, regardless of their educational, social and cultural background.

The Programme supports a large variety of activities for young people and youth workers through five Actions: Action 1 – Youth for Europe, Action 2 – European Voluntary Service, Action 3 – Youth in the World, Action 4 – Youth Support Systems, Action 5 – Support for European Co-operation in the Youth field.

Croatia does not fully participate in the Youth in Action Programme yet.

The Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes is the Agency designated to manage the Youth in Action in Croatia after Croatia becomes a full member of the Programme. The Agency is currently undertaking preparatory measures for Croatia’s full participation in the Programme.

More information on the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes and Youth in Action can be found at http://www.mobilnost.hr/

Lifelong Learning Programme

The Lifelong Learning Programme represents the programme in which various educational and training initiatives are incorporated under a single umbrella

The new Lifelong Learning Programme enables individuals at all stages of their lives to pursue stimulating learning opportunities across Europe.

It consists of

four sub-programmes: Comenius (for schools), Erasmus (for higher education), Leonardo da Vinci (for vocational education and training) and Grundtvig (for adult education).

a transversal programme with four key activities: languages, information and communication technologies, effective dissemination and exploitation of project results.

the Jean Monnet programme, aimed to stimulate teaching, reflection and debate on the European integration process at higher education institutions worldwide.

Croatia does not fully participate in the Lifelong Learning Programme yet.

The Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes is the Agency designated to manage the Life-Long Learning Programme in Croatia after Croatia becomes a full member of the Programme. The Agency is currently undertaking preparatory measures for Croatia’s full participation in the Programme.

More information on the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes and LLP can be found http://www.mobilnost.hr/




News

Council of Europe calls for an integrated approach to migration issues ''Economic migration, social cohesion and development: towards an integrated approach'' was the theme of the 8th Ministerial Conference in Kiev (4-5 September 2008). The conference provided an opportunity for ministers to debate and agree on policy solutions relevant to the conditions prevailing in their countries and stemming from the increasing flows of economic migrants, in particular, East to West and within the Eastern region of Europe. In the context of economic migration, the conference discussed how governments in the member states have responded in order to preserve social cohesion and identify how policies in this field can be improved. The conference examined the link between economic migration and development from the perspective of both countries of origin and destination as well as the impact of emigration on development. http://www.coe.int/t/dc/files/ministerial_conferences/2008_migration/default_en.asp?

The Commission launches the 'Practical Guide to EU funding opportunities for Research and Innovation' EU adopted three main instruments to support the knowledge economy development through research and innovation: the 7th Research Framework Programme, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme and the Cohesion Policy, this latter supported by Structural & Cohesion Funds. When operating individually, these three funding sources already act as effective tools in support of RTDI. However, their value can be further enhanced by combining them. How can this be done? The "Practical Guide to EU funding for research, development and innovation" provides with user-friendly information on combining the different funding sources; it includes a description of each fund, advices for policy makers and an innovative Checklist and Scorecard. The Checklist and Scorecard allow potential beneficiaries to quickly identify exactly how they can access European funding at every stage of the development and implementation of a project.

http://cordis.europa.eu/EU-funding-guide/home_en.html

Events

Conference on Territorial Cohesion and the Future of the Cohesion policy Paris 30-31 October - Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot

The conference is organized by the French Presidency of the EU, in association with the Committee of the Regions, the European Commission and the Association of the French Regions, to debate "territorial cohesion" and the future of the EU Cohesion Policy after 2013. Following up the debate on the future of the Cohesion Policy launched by the publication of the 4th Cohesion Report and the Commission's Green Paper on territorial cohesion, this event will allow a wide-ranging exchange of views between regions, metropolitan areas and actors of civil society. A first session will be dedicated to the territorial dimension in major EU policies and their contribution to territorial cohesion. Four workshops are planned

The Common Agricultural Policy and Rural Development The Sustainable Development (climate change) The Lisbon Process Integrated territorial development and governance.

A second session, with a political roundtable, will address territorial cohesion and the future of Cohesion policy as an instrument to face new challenges in a global world.

http://www.conference-cohesionue2008.fr/

Culture Action Europe Marseille - 23-25 October 2008

The 2008 conference of Culture Action Europe (formerly the European Forum for the Arts and Heritage) will be held in Marseille next 23-25 October. The conference will address two main themes: culture in the European Union’s external relations and the role of civil society in European cultural policy-making. The conference is aimed at all artists, creative and cultural operators who want to develop both their knowledge and their networks in the field of European cultural cooperation and policies. 150–200 participants are expected from all over Europe and the Mediterranean region.

http://marseille2008.cultureactioneurope.org/home_en.html




TRE “The Road to Europe” Training Courses and Resources for Institution Building in European integration

Objectives Partners

The project aims to promote Croatian institutions’ ability to take part in European projects (even through regional and cross-border cooperation) and then to evaluate their results. Project’s specific objectives are:

to update Universities’ competences and structures to enhance their participation to European Community programs towards Croatia’s accession to the European Union and its full membership in Community initiatives.

To enhance the ability of the University to promote Local authorities capacity building in participation in Community programmes and in performance evaluation.

To develop / consolidate partnerships between universities and local authorities.

Actions

Detailed need analysis of the university personnel and local autohorities

Update of University’s resources Continuous training for local officers and

administrators (Training Courses for Institution Building)

Sustainability Dissemination Management of the project Quality control and Monitoring.

University of Ferrara – Dep. of Economics, Institutions and Territory (Lead partner) - IT

CEFAL - Bologna (Coordinator) - IT

University of Kristianstad - Department of Business Studies – SE

University of Pula - Faculty of Economics and Tourism "Dr. Mijo Mirokovic" – HR

Region of Istria - HR

Province of Ferrara - IT

Municipality of Ferrara - IT

Municipality of Imola - IT

Scuola Centrale Formazione - IT

Consorzio A.S.A.S. – IT

Expected outputs Next appointments

29/09/08 – 03/10/08 Study visit in Sweden 10/11/08-15/11/08 Study visit in Italy

Need analysis report and training plan for University’s staff;

Seminars and study visits for trainers training (academic and administrative staff)

Publication of didactic materials and of an Information Newsletter

Continuous training seminars / workshops addressed to local authorities and agencies

medium term collaboration agreement drafted between public/private partners;

Mainstreaming intermediate workshop International final conference Final evaluation report Final project report

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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