Lead Partner and Applicant:

Partners:

Project Summary:

The main activities link to the general objectives of PROGRESS by improving
knowledge / understanding, promoting networking / mutual learning, raising awareness
of the role of Europe and build the capacity of partners to promote, support and further
develop EU policies / objectives.

• We will hold two conferences / study visits, develop a website and "How to Guide's." Each will raise expertise through learning from each other, with specific emphasis on experience transfer from old to new Member states.

• The project will build activity around particular themes which will enable partners to share expertise and knowledge. The themes will include the skills base, employment of migrant workers, use of funding as a tool for rural development, and training of specific client groups (disabilities, ethnic minorities, women, young and older people). We will add themes where a partner has a specific skill and experience.

• The project conferences will be held in June 2008 and March 2009 with up to 3 delegates per partner attending. They will be used to develop the network / project tools and raise awareness of EES.

• The project will arrange a programme of four or five study visits will develop practical exchange of experience, support/advice and further foster co-operation.

• The project will develop a website, which will provide a mechanism for sharing information internally and externally. It will include case studies and advice on the effective use of European funding. Organisations will have the opportunity to post questions / request to join the network. Each partner will have space within the website to promote their activities.

• The project will produce "How to Guides" will be written in plain English, enabling someone new or experienced in the field to understand how to maximise benefits. They will cover a variety of topics, including the role of EES / NRP, influencing decisions, bid writing, maximise collaboration /partnerships, improving skills, project management /delivery and building self-confidence of beneficiaries.

1st Transnational meeting in Hemel Hempstead 11/12th June