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Check out the latest BIZLife article "Budućnost je u razvoju „PAMETNIH GRADOVA" ("The Future is in the Development of Smart Cities") where WTCA Board Member and World Trade Center Cyprus Board Director Mehran Eftekhar discusses key takeaways from the recent WTCA European Regional Meeting in Cyprus. Mr. Eftekhar elaborates on the benefits of obtaining a WTCA license, trends in real estate development, modern technologies in business, and the concept of "smart cities” that improves local municipalities. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/46yIjxk. #WTCA #Cyprus #Europe #Networking #SmartCities #RealEstate #ConnectingBusinessesGlobally 

Join us online for this workshop on 5 June! I look forward to meet experts and SMEs, and engage on how we can strengthen and improve participation and contribution to European #standardization #strongertogether #truststandards

On 15 and 16 November 2023, the members of the Division of the UITP Organising Authorities met for an inspiring two-session meeting, on day 1 to serve the Americas, Africa, MENA and Europe and on day 2 to serve ANZ, Asia-Pacific, Africa, MENA and Europe.   This global online meeting look at: 🏢🛴institutional arrangements and policy tools for Transport Authorities to navigate in a #VUCA context, with a focus on: specific institutional arrangements and legal frameworks to integrate new mobility services, with @Stephencoulter and @KrystynaWeston from #Zipiti. 🤝tendering and contracting to ensure the best transport supply and to adapt to a changing labour market, moderated By @GOOSSENSChristel with @Cedric AUBOUIn and @MathiasCUREAU from #Ile-de-FranceMobilités (Paris and Region). 🌇synergies between public transport and public realm, moderated by Prof. @Jones, Peter from UCL, with @Eu-Gene ONG (LTA) presenting for #LTA the #FriendlyStreets, with @Kathryn Firth from #ARUP looking at assessment tools on space quality, and with Henriette Cornet from #UITP looking at collective #automatedmobility. I would like to thank @Bigas Serrallonga, Joan Ma., Chair of the UITP OA Division, all the speakers, moderators, members and colleagues for their input and active participation. Special thanks to @Minna Soininen, @Uruen Pueyo, Ismael, @samlongman and @lidiasignor for updating us on the activities of the #EUC, #TEC, #SDC, and #newsharedmobilitydivision. #UITP, #Division, #TransportAuthorities, #Contracting, #labourmarket, #streetdesign, #publictransport, #trends, #policymaking

If you're looking to connect with others working in #strategy or to expand your knowledge and skills on topics like strategic foresight, strategic planning & implementation, scenario planning and more, this is the event for you!

INTERREG initiatives have tackled issues affecting young individuals, such as unemployment, subpar employment opportunities, and the demand for additional skills. 📈Data indicates that numerous young people in the Western Balkans (WB6) could gain advantages from a range of projects. 👩💻👩🔬👨💼 However, how exactly is INTERREG addressing these critical regional concerns? Watch this video to discover how you can reap the rewards. 🚀 This video was produced in the framework of "Raising awareness on the Youth Manifesto in the Western Balkan" project supported by DG Regio and implemented by Cooperation and Development Institute. https://lnkd.in/d9xUNFrN

Unit Cost in EU4Health programme. What a challenge! Flight and rail calculator for unit costs in EU4Health Programme Calculate unit costs for eligible travel costs - European Commission (europa.eu)

Today, the directors of the three EU offices within the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA) met with Nicola de Michelis, Deputy Director-General at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional Policy. They handed over a position on the future of regional support adopted by the NSPA steering group. Max Englund from North Sweden European Office, Kari Aalto from East & North Finland EU Office, and Nils Kristian Sørheim Nilsen from North Norway European Office, alongside Nicola de Michelis who received the position from Mikael Janson, North Sweden European Office. A productive discussion took place regarding important resources for the regions in the European Arctic during a time of several challenges in many areas, both globally and locally. The EU can do much, but the real work takes place on local and regional levels, and the EU's regional support is what connects local and regional efforts to contribute to the overall development and strengthening of Europe. Therefore, it is appreciated to have an ongoing close dialogue with the European Commission's leading responsible representatives. Currently, the EU's upcoming long-term budget which includes different support mechanisms for development is being prepared, and it is crucial to participate in that discussion to consider the specific conditions of northern Sweden. Much suggests that there will be fewer such resources in the EU, making it even more important that what remains is truly useful. 

It is always a pleasure and interesting to meet with the directorates of the European Commission to discuss our positions on different matters! Our work on how to shape EU’s future #cohesionpolicy  is carrying on and here we are presenting our positions at DG Regio together with other #european capital #cities and #regions #CCRN. To mention a few points, the Capital Cities and Regions Network #CCRN: i) are convinced that Cohesion policy needs to continue strengthening #economic , #social and #territorial cohesion for all regions and cities in the post-2027 programming period. ii) support a strong #urban and metropolitan dimension providing solutions for the development of sustainable and innovative urban areas (cities, including city centres, and their commuting zones). iii) believe that European territorial cooperation must remain a key objective of post-2027 cohesion policy. Ile-de-France Europe Riga Service public régional de Bruxelles Representation of the Bratislava Region to the EU @Representation of Budapest to the EU @the City of Prague's Representation to the EU @Vienna Liaison Office in Brussels @Berlin's Liaison Office to the EU @Representation of the Land Brandenburg to the EU Greater Copenhagen EU Office @Doublin, Irish Regions European Office, Helsinki EU Office @Office of the Region of Madrid in Brussels Oslo Region European Office

As a proud member of the Capital Cities and Regions Network (CCRN), the Helsinki EU Office participated in an exchange with members of the European Commission, DG Regio. In this exchange, we highlighted the following aspects: 1️⃣ Cities need to be better taken into account when designing the next MFF and the Cohesion Policy. Currently, cities receive less than 10% of total funds. 2️⃣ The future cohesion policy should be place-designed and place-based. We see a trend towards centralization at the national level in Europe. 3️⃣ Countries and regions bordering Russia should be taken into account in future financial policies. These areas are heavily affected by the EU sanctions against Russia. Our director, Janne Leino, mentioned, for example, Kymenlaakson liitto | Regional Council of Kymenlaakso, where sanctions have affected the region's tourism, transportation, and also the cessation of EU-Russia programs. Uudenmaan liitto Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki Espoon kaupunki - Esbo stad - City of Espoo Vantaan kaupunki - Vanda stad - City of Vantaa

👩💼 👨💼 SBE is partner in the EU Horizon project MERGING, an international and interdisciplinary study of migrant integration through participatory and sustainable housing initiatives. SBE’s role was to design a social business operating model for housing initiatives for refugees. Pilot projects were implemented in 3 European cities: Valencia, Lyon and Gothenburg. We're thrilled to announce the official conclusion of this significant endeavour. On April 18, 2024, in Brussels, partners and stakeholders were reunited for the project Final Event🔖 entitled 'Housing as Drivers of Social Inclusion".                                                                                     At this pivotal gathering, our CEO Samantha Caccamo played the role of Moderator 🗣in the panel discussion on ➡'How to rethink housing for migrants, refugees, and newcomers in Europe, to ensure sustainable and proper integration.' The panel featured distinguished speakers and experts in integration and housing, including Sameera Chukkapalli Holmes, Founder of Needlab and Obama leader; Rudi Osman, Founder of the Union of Exiled Students and Obama leader; Adam L., Vice President of Refugees Union, Portugal; Pura Péris Garcia, Professor of Financial and Tax Law at the University of Valencia and Samantha Caccamo, CEO, Social Business Earth as moderator. The discussion was dynamic, sharing knowledge and shedding light on innovative approaches and the importance of collaborative efforts that promote diversity 🤝🏠.                          📣SBE is proud to have contributed to this insightful dialogue on migrant integration through participatory housing with high-level speakers and changemakers. You can view the panel discussion here https://lnkd.in/dVWeb8_s 💡 Learn more about this international and interdisciplinary study on the MERGING project website: https://lnkd.in/gbMUrNE #integration #socialinclusion #refugees #asylumseekers #housing #participatory #solutions #EU #MERGINGProject #MigrantIntegration #SustainableHousing #Horizon