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International partnerships - 12.02.2021

DG INTPA is looking for a seconded national expert for its local authorities unit
The European Commission Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is looking for a seconded national expert for its G2 Unit “Local Authorities, Civil Society Organisations and Foundations” in Brussels*.

Seconded national experts (SNE) must come from a national, regional or local public administration or an International Government Organisation (IGO). The SNE will remain employed and remunerated by his/her employer during the secondment.

Candidates should send their application according to the Europass CV format in English, French or German only to the Permanent Representation / Diplomatic Mission to the EU of their country, which will forward it to the competent services of the Commission.

More information in the job description and vacance notice.
Development - 08.12.2020

Development of Municipalities: Trust, Institutions, Finance, and People (10-11 December)

'U-LEAD with Europe' is organising the International Expert Exchange 2020 – Development of Municipalities: Trust, Institutions, Finance, and People on 10-11 December online.

Two intensive days of discussion, knowledge exchange, and sharing bold, innovative ideas on key regional and local development challenges, relevant for both the Ukrainian and the international audience.

The event will bring more than 30 speakers: high-level officials, experts, diplomats, scholars, from 12 countries.

Get more information and register!
PLATFORMA webinar - 12.06.2020

The future of the Eastern Partnership
The PLATFORMA webinar on the Future of the Eastern Partnership will be organised on Tuesday 16 June from 9.00 to 10.30 CEST. PLATFORMA will discuss the future Eastern Partnership with EU representatives, Partnership countries and players active in the initiative.

Please register via the following registration link. Access codes will be sent at an earlier stage upon registration.

Contact Bella Tskhelishvili for more information.
Recruitment - 26.11.2019

Job opening: PLATFORMA is looking for a Project Officer for the Eastern Partnership
Do you want to strengthen the role of towns, regions and their associations in decentralised cooperation and EU external policies? Are you interested in the Eastern Partnership and in particular Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team where your competencies will be highly valued?

Then try your luck and apply to become PLATFORMA's Project Officer for the Eastern Partnership! Check out the application pack and tell us about yourself (deadline: 8 December 2019).
Decentralised cooperation - 17.07.2019

Study: How can states help finance decentralised cooperation?
How can states help finance town-to-town development cooperation? Discover PLATFORMA and VNG International's new study on the issue: "How EU Member States' national and regional programmes support local governments' development activities in partner countries".
Decentralised cooperation - 08.07.2019

Give a boost to your cooperation project: apply for the PLATFORMAwards
Do like Dogbo and Roeselare and win a video to promote your project! If your town or region contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), apply by 31 December on www.platformawards.eu.
PLATFORMA - 11.06.2019

#LocalSolidarityDays
The 2019 edition of the European Days of Local Solidarity (EDLS), coordinated by PLATFORMA, will take place from 15 to 30 November 2019 all over Europe. Find out more on www.localsolidaritydays.eu.
Decentralised cooperation - 30.10.2018

Hosting an event for the European Days of Local Solidarity? We’ve got a toolkit for you
Local governments around Europe will be making their citizens aware of the importance of decentralised cooperation during the European Days of Local Solidarity (5 to 18 November 2018). If you’re hosting an event, feel free to use PLATFORMA’s communication toolkit. It’s very helpful!
Decentralised cooperation - 24.09.2018

PLATFORMA is turning 10!
Come and wish this changemaker of decentralised cooperation the happy birthday it deserves. Join local and regional leaders and experts on 10 October in Brussels, as they find new ways to share the best of both worlds. Register and choose your favourite workshops today.