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Building strong local and regional capacity with EU technical support

Building strong local and regional capacity with EU technical support - 10th October at 9:00-12:30

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Why?

How can we address the growing mismatch between responsibilities and resources? What reforms are necessary at the local and regional levels, and how can we implement them successfully? The Mons Declaration highlights the essential role of cities and regions in Europe's resilience and growth. Similarly, the ComPAct underscores the importance of local and regional administrations in implementing policies and delivering services to citizens. As part of the #EURegionsWeek, we invite practitioners to connect with us to understand your needs and explore how the TSI can support you through discussion and collaboration.

What?

In this mini conference, you will have an to share your expectations regarding the TSI and engage in co-creation with others facing similar challenges. In addition, we will hear a keynote speech from EUROCITIES and two TSI beneficiaries will share their experiences.

Who?

Regions, counties, cities, towns, associations of local government, academics and others interested in quality of public local/regional administration and multi-level governance.

When and where?

10th October at 9:00-12:30 

Location: In person, Brussels, Residence Palace 

Register here:

TAIEX Participant registration (europa.eu)

REFORM-CONFERENCE-PAatec [dot] europa [dot] eu (Contact us via our functional mailbox)

Agenda

9.00 - 9.30 Arrival of Participants, Welcome Coffee and Breakfast 

 
9.30 - 9.45

Opening Address:
 

Florian Hauser, Deputy Head of Unit, DG REFORM, European Commission  

 

9.45 - 10.00                                

Status Quo – Challenges and Opportunities for Local and Regional Level Reforms in Europe 

  •  André Sobczak – Secretary General, Eurocities 
10.00 - 11.00                                                                                                                    

From Words to Action:  Two Examples of TSI Projects at Local and Regional Levels 

Technical Support Instrument Beneficiaries  

 

TSI 2022, Strengthening Regional Specialisation and Competitiveness (Estonia)

  • Mart Uusjärv – Head of Local Governments Department, Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, Estonia
  • Alexis Durand – Policy Analyst, OECD 

 

TSI 2024, Sustainability in Local Public Finances (Barcelona, Bordeaux, Amsterdam, Hamburg) 

  • Josep Manel Medrano i Molina – Director of Strategic Planning and Fiscal Policies, City Council of Barcelona
  • Fadella Fakret – Deputy Head of Unit, Public Management Transparency and Accountability, Expertise France
11.00 - 11.15Break  
11.15 - 12.15 

EU Reforms at Local and Regional Levels – Exercise

The EU Technical Support Instrument (TSI) is designed to provide help for EU Member States, regions and cities, but we understand that awareness of this support may not be widespread among local and regional authorities. In the collaborative part, we will focus on understanding your expectations and needs towards the TSI. Participants will work together in groups and with the help of moderators and the session concludes with brief group reflections.

12.15 – 12.30

Closing Remarks 

Florian Hauser, Deputy Head of Unit, DG REFORM, European Commission

 

Related links

Enhancing the European Administrative Space (ComPAct)

With the ComPAct, the Commission aims to enhance the European Administrative Space by promoting common set of overarching principles underpinning the quality of public administration and reinforcing its support for the administrative modernisation of the Member States.

European Week of Regions and Cities
The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance.