The European Network of Political Foundations serves as an umbrella network and information hub on topics related to democracy and development cooperation. As such, it provides its members a joint platform to engage into a coordinated dialogue with EU institutions, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders.

The Political Festival of Europe is a yearly democracy festival that aims to gather citizens of Europe over the course of four days to discuss politics and embrace Europe’s rich history and cultural heritage. The Political Festival of Europe takes place in a town called Mariager – also known as the city of roses – an old, idyllic medieval town with crooked houses, cobblestoned streets and timber framed houses. With a modest population of just over 2,500 inhabitants, Mariager town will soon become the place where European democracy will come to life gathering hundreds of thousands of Europeans who want in on the future of Europe. Our mission is to be a place of: Courage – where we dare discuss the future of Europe “Peoplelization” – where we build communities as well as celebrate, showcase, and spread insights to local, regional, and national cultures Inspiration – where we establish debates, dialogues, hearings, and citizen involvement Accessibility – where we create an informal environment for citizens, politicians, and business leaders to meet Anchoring – where we anchor and raise the importance of our democracy for the future of Europe at a local level  In line with our missions, our vision is to “peoplelize” European politics and become a platform, where we strengthen democracy and unity in Europe. We aspire to become the political Olympic Games, where everyone has the possibility of participating in creating the future of Europe. The COVID-19 pandemic has given us all the more reason to create a platform, where we together can discuss European politics and its future. A platform, where people actively can get involved in developing European democracy. The inspiration behind Political Festival of Europe comes from the Nordic tradition of folkemøder –  a concept we want to take to the next level and raise from national settings to a pan-European setting in order to discuss matters that influence everyone in Europe. What is a Folkemøde?  The Danish tradition of Folkemøde [Folk – people; møde – meeting] is a public meeting that dates back to 1839. It is a political event that gathers people with different political views and positions in the interest of democracy. A Folkemøde takes form of informal discussions and speeches across opinions and hierarchy that strengthens active involvement of all participants – every one has a say, every one is heard. After the concept faded away in the 1940s, neighboring Sweden’s own form of folkemøde – Almedalsveckan introduced in 1968 – became the inspiration and groundwork for Denmark to revive the concept on the island of Bornholm in 2011 with their very own annual Folkemøde. It took on popularity fairly fast and has generated thousands of national visitors ever since. So far held at national levels, we aim to expand this concept to the whole of Europe. Here is why. What the purpose of a Folkemøde? The Danish model of Folkemøde is the cornerstone for democracy and pays tribute to the community. The foundation of a Folkemøde lies in dismantling barriers between citizens, politicians and decision-makers in order to bring politics closer to the people and to make society a better place for everybody.  The aim is to lead discussions about how to improve the future of the society and have citizens participate in shaping change. A “folkemøde” aims to: o   Inspire and challenge political views and visions o   Let people meet and listen to politicians they voted for o   Let people have a say and be heard o   Increase trust between citizens and decision-makers and hold politicians accountable o   “Peoplelize”, ;build a community where culture is showcased and celebrated o   Facilitate meaningful debates and anchor them in the political agenda  As cultural heritage is also celebrated in a Folkemøde, entertainment and good food are an integral part of such an event. Hence, at the Political Festival of Europe, you will be able to find arts and crafts, music and gastronomy, alongside the political debates, speeches, workshops, hearings etc.

Visegrad for Sustainability or V4SDG was created to become the organisation that paves the way towards the achievement of the SDGs in Central Eastern Europe. Our founders, four young professionals, realised that the region's sustainability actors are not connected enough, especially across sectors, and are not well-integrated into the global mainstream of sustainability affairs. Established in 2018, we have grown into a non-profit organisation of over 30 young professionals working on these objectives. We are starting with the Visegrad Countries but will soon expand to the rest of Central Eastern Europe.

is the umbrella organisation of Dutch-speaking humanist and freethinking associations in Belgium

Centre for European Perspective is Slovenian governmental organisation operating from 2006 at the initiative of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

ALDA is a key stakeholder in the field of local democracy, active citizenship, and cooperation between local authorities and civil society in Europe, its neighborhood and in the World, mainly acting through participative methods and decentralized cooperation. As a core element, ALDA supports citizens and groups of citizens in their initiatives aimed at improving their local context, building bridges with local authorities in order to make this change real. ALDA was established in 1999 at the initiative of the Council of Europe to coordinate and support the network of Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs), which are self- sustainable, locally registered NGOs acting as promoters of good governance and local self-government, with which ALDA collaborates in many activities. ALDA is a membership-based organisation gathering today more than 350 members, including local authorities, associations of local authorities, and civil society organisations, coming from more than 45 countries in the enlarged Europe. ALDA is funded through membership fees, as well as project funding from the European Commission, the Council of Europe and other public and private donors.

Acavent is a worldwide organizer of scientific conferences, workshops, and exhibitions. Our international company headquarters is based in Vilnius, Lithuania and we already have 10 years of experience in the events industry. Acavent is specialized in creating an academic environment for those who seek new ideas, new achievements, highly skilled academic people, and colleagues all over the world. As a Professional Conference Organizer, Acavent creates, organizes and plans conferences and events in various fields of science. Acavent also offers a thorough list of services required in organizing and holding in-person and online conferences for organizations, companies, and academic institutions. At Acavent, we gather professors, scholars, students, scientists, profit and non-profit organizations, research centers, fast-growing startups, and policymakers, to share ideas, knowledge and skills, to network and foster collaborative interdisciplinary research.

Law and Internet Foundation is a Bulgarian NGO & Research centre which supports and performs applied studies, scientific researches, programmes and projects in the field of legal, technological, economic and social issues related to the fast penetration of information and communication technologies both in public and private sectors. The mission of the organisation is to contribute towards the transformation of the society to meet the challenges of the digital world. The main pillars of the values the Foundation rest upon are development of legislation regarding digital environment through legal analyses and ethical reviews, promotion of quality education and lifelong learning, gender equality, protection of children from violence and abuse. To achieve its mission, Law and Internet Foundation initiates innovative and rigorous research projects, education activities, transfer of knowledge and best practices, as well as strong partnerships with national and international institutions.

The gateway into Europe- Europe's most exclusive e-Logistics summit "Best event in Europe for e-commerce operations" CORTEFIEL Europe’s biggest and most attended elite e-logistics event is bringing together all important decision makers and the most famous brands of the retail, e-commerce and logistics industry. DELIVER has been created with a focus to unite the e-logistics elite and to provide a platform where global key players can discuss, build relationships and sign the most profitable contracts. For the first time DELIVER 2020 was held as an online event allowing paticipants from around the world to join DELIVER. To expand our global reach further acting as a gateway into Europe for international key players. DELIVER 2021 is based on a unique and groundbreaking networking concept of prearranged 1 to 1 meetings, engaging breakout sessions and informative presentations by global thought leaders. One can say that DELIVER combines it all- a one of a kind matchmaking platform, unbeatable presentations; and lets not forget about the world class networking dinner with fine dining and great entertainment.

Coordinated from our offices in Brussels, Madrid and Prague we actively encourage the political debate and develop innovative liberal approaches and solutions. A lively dialogue is based on tolerance and mutual understanding. Our activities aim at promoting these basic values through intercultural exchange. Our projects act as liberal platforms for the Foundation’s worldwide partners to debate issues of the European agenda.

The China IP SME Helpdesk supports European Union (EU) Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to both protect and enforce their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in or relating to Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan through the provision of free information and services. These take the form of jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, plus training, materials and online resources. The Helpdesk's free services for European SMEs include: Helpdesk Enquiry Service – Confidential Advice Individual SMEs and SME intermediaries can submit IPR enquiries directly to the Helpdesk via phone, email or in person, getting access to a panel of experts to receive free and confidential first-line advice. Send your queries to [email protected] to receive and expert reply within three working days. Training The Helpdesk arranges training on China IPR protection and enforcement in Europe and China, tailored to the needs of SMEs: General IPR issues, including IP registration and establishing an IP protection strategy. Practical business challenges such as choosing a Chinese business partner, attending a trade fair, licensing. Helpdesk IPR Clinics offering SMEs free 20-minute one-on-one consultations with an IP expert are available at many training events. Train-the-trainer resources for SME service providers and intermediary bodies to improve the awareness of intermediary representatives about the scope and tools offered by the China IPR SME Helpdesk. Materials Browse the Helpdesk industry and business-focused guides and training materials that address China IPR issues by: IP Factsheets for Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. IP topic, including patents, trade marks, copyrights, licensing, dealing with counterfeiting. Business focus, including IP as a business asset, technology transfer, finding the right lawyer. Industry, including textiles, medical devices, ceramics etc. How to guide for step-by-step guidance to complete IP protection or registration processes in China Online Services The multi-lingual online portal () provides easy access for all EU SMEs to Helpdesk information and services, including Helpdesk guides, E-learning modules, event information, live webinars, infographics, podcasts and the Serious Game.

Victim Support Europe (VSE) is the leading European umbrella organisation advocating on behalf of all victims of crime, no matter what the crime, no matter who the victim is. VSE represents 58 national member organisations, providing support and information services to more than 2 million people affected by crime every year in 30 countries. Founded in 1990, VSE has been working for almost 30 years for a Europe, and a world, where all victims have strong victims’ rights and services, whether they report the crime or not. We work towards this mission through advocacy to improve EU and international laws, through research and knowledge development and through capacity building at the national and local level.

Eurochild is a network of organisations and individuals working in and across Europe to promote the rights and well-being of children and young people. Our vision is of a society where children and young people grow up happy, healthy and confident and respected as individuals in their own right. Our mission is to promote the rights and well-being of children in policy and practice through advocacy, membership exchange and research. Our work is underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). An international human rights treaty that grants all children and young people a comprehensive set of rights. The network is co-funded by the European Union’s programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). A financing instrument at EU level which promotes, amongst others, combating social exclusion & poverty.

ICA World - the International Consulting Alliance is a network of organisations and experts working on donor-funded cooperation projects aiming to build together a community of trusted partners. Since 2012, ICA World facilitates long term partnership between interconnected stakeholders working in Development Cooperation, committed to sharing experience and good practices. Our Members team-up for higher performance on development aid projects, share knowledge and ensure top quality outputs, with the support of the ICA Team and the ICAnet ;Our Membership is open to experts and consulting organisations of established reputation. Our constantly growing network combines strong technical expertise in various sectors and local intelligence around the world.

WeWorld GVC is an independent Italian organization emerged from the union between GVC NGO (constituted in Bologna in 1971) and WeWorld (founded in Milano in 1999), with the aim of increasing the impact of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid projects in 29 countries, including Italy. We work to promote recognition and respect of the fundamental rights of every human being, fighting poverty, injustice and generating sustainable and durable socio-economic growth models. We strive for a better world where everyone, especially women and children, have equal opportunities and rights, access to resources, to health, to education and to dignified work. A world in which the environment is a common good to be respected and preserved; in which war, violence and exploitation are banned. We feel called upon to increase our capabilities of providing support, in a global context characterized by economic and environmental crises, conflicts and inequalities, in which Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation are more linked than ever.

International Summer School & Sailing (InterSSS)InterSSS is a premium summer school with undergraduate and graduate courses in business, including sailing or other teambuilding activity based on the choice of the participant. The InterSSS is organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Economics Ljubljana University (FELU), a premier business school with multiple international accreditations.

The Communication Institute of Greece (COMinG) is a non-profit international association, established to promote research, education and facilitate communication among academics and professionals, from all around the world. Its mission is to create a forum for academics, researchers, and professionals, where they can meet and exchange experiences and ideas about the development of their discipline. The organization of International Events, Publication and the establishment of collaborations that promote the purposes of the association are our main activities.

Alliance2015 is a strategic partnership of eight European non-governmental organisations engaged in humanitarian and development activities.

Interreg Sudoe Programme is part of the European territorial cooperation objective known as Interreg, which is financed by one of the European structural funds: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The current programming period covers from 2014 to 2020. Its two previous programme generations were Sudoe 2000-2006 and Sudoe 2007-2013. The Interreg Sudoe Programme supports regional development in Southwestern Europe, financing transnational projectsthrough the ERDF. The Programme promotes transnational cooperation to solve common problems in the covered territory, such as low investment in research and development, weak competitiveness of the small and medium-sized enterprises and exposure to climate change and environmental risks. 

The platform fteval was founded in 1996 with the aim to contribute to more evidence in technology policy. The overall aim is to achieve “a better common understanding between administrators, funders and evaluators." This included the discussion and development of best practices and a discussion of methods, an exchange of experience with other European countries on expert level as well as the discussion on the importance of standards of the European Union for Austria.In order to further support the evaluation culture in Austria and to inform about new developments in the RTI system, which are relevant for evaluation, the platform has developed a broad portfolio of activities and support offers. Within the framework of regular events - such as the country series organised in cooperation with the BMWFW and the WWTF - national and international experts in the area of RTI policy and evaluation are invited for an exchange of ideas. With irregular intervals, international conferences are held on the evaluation of RTI policies, which support an exchange between science and practice. The latest one was the Open Evaluation Conference, for which we were able to win 60 presenters and 250 participants from all five continents. The ‘fteval inside: fteval insight’ event series is a particularity within the portfolio, as member organizations invite each other to present their activities with a self-selected thematic focus and discuss them in an informal framework. This is the Platform’s only internal event format.The Platform’s most long-standing product is the fteval Journal for Research and Technology Policy Evaluation, which arose from the earlier so-called "Newsletter". The journal contains both practical and academic contributions to the topic of RTI policy evaluation and contributes to supporting and safeguarding this discourse across the various stakeholder groups. In more than 40 editions of the journal more than 200 articles were published, predominantly in English. Thematic special editions as well as open editions provide a broad thematic framework.The fteval standards of evaluation in research and technology policy form an important building block for the further development of the evaluation culture. These serve to provide a reference framework for the evaluators, the commissioning bodies and those who are evaluated. The standards aim also to achieve a higher degree of commitment and security for all stakeholders. The standards were developed by the member organisations in a joint process, which started with the institutionalisation of fteval in 2002. The current version of the standards is from 2012. They have been revised in a collaborative process.A further central activity of the platform is the collection and publication of the Austrian evaluation reports in a specially designed repository. The availability of some 300 evaluation reports, studies and strategic documents on the website of the platform contributes to the transparency and visibility of the activities in this policy area. In addition, the platform regularly organises trainings, is available for specific consultation and participates in national and international exchange of knowledge through participation in relevant events of other organisations.

GEA College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship is the leading private business school in Slovenia with 20 years of experience in the provision of courses focused on entrepreneurship. The Institution provides high-quality, practically-oriented undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It utilizes modern teaching methods employed by the best and the most acknowledged universities and higher education institutions in Europe and the USA. Coursework and activities are designed to suit small study groups and promote both, individuality and interactivity. All programs have been accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Slovenia, thus the degrees are recognized internationally. The Institution is also a full member of various leading international associations of business and managements schools.

OUR VISIONWe see in the future a new and better way of being citizens, workers, and especially human beings, built over time with the will and efforts of all the people who inhabits this land we call Europe.If we walk in the same direction, we’ll all meet there.OUR MISSIONEUTOPIA will facilitate and support its members to identify, investigate and seize the many opportunities (educational, work, business, financial, etc.) promoted by the European Commission.

Association francophone des professionnels de l'expérience utilisateur

Notre Mission ​La Cellule de Droit International humanitaire de l' ULB a pour but de promouvoir et de diffuser le droit international humanitaire au sein de la Communauté Universitaire au travers de différentes activités, notamment en collaboration avec la Croix Rouge de Belgique avec laquelle elle conclut annuellement un contrat de partenariat.

EMERGENCY provides free, high quality healthcare for victims of war, poverty, and landmines. We do this by building and running hospitals, and training local doctors and nurses. Since 1994, we have treated over 7 million people around the world. That’s one patient, every two minutes, for over 23 years. In that time we have worked in 16 countries, and currently operate in Afghanistan, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Sudan, and Italy.In accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, EMERGENCY recognises the right to be cured as a basic and inalienable human right belonging to every human being without distinction of any kind - opinion, sex, race, ethnic, political or religious background, social status.On the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008, EMERGENCY issued its Manifesto for a Human Rights Based Medicine, which calls for healthcare based on the principles of equality, quality and social responsibility. The Ministers of Health of 13 African countries have signed the Manifesto, giving birth to the African Network of Medical Excellence (ANME).EMERGENCY provides medical treatment to those who would have little or no access to it otherwise. We believe that life-saving facilities must be permanently available to all: this is why we offer our healthcare free-of-charge and why we offer treatments of the highest standard. EMERGENCY doesn’t only provide surgical and medical care. We run vocational training programmes for  individuals who have been maimed (deprived of the use of a limb or other part of the body) or left without social and financial support due to war. We build hospitals, and train local staff so that they can continue to provide a free, high quality service after we leave. We want to foster public healthcare systems, handing over our centres to local authorities as soon as they become self-sustaining.EMERGENCY Belgium was founded in 2013 by a group of volunteers, to promote EMERGENCY’s valuesand actions, to collect funds and to recruit staff for the projects. We also help establish contacts towards the EU institutions, but these relations are managed by EMERGENCY’s Head office in Italy, given that this requires full time follow-up and that we are all volunteers with limited time availabilities. In Belgium, we have so far participated in public cultural and sports events (concerts, theatre plays, fairs, festivals, marathons). From time to time we organise film screenings, photo exhibitions and information sessions on EMERGENCY’s work, where we bring senior representatives of our field activities in contact with a Belgian and expat public. December is the month of our annual event for donors and goodwill ambassadors. The event is generally dedicated to a theme (Afghanistan 2016, Ebola in 2014, migration in 2015) and it offers a live link with a related project (respectively in Sierra Leone and in Iraqi Kurdistan and Italy), as well as lives music and a buffet from the regions concerned. For donations, we can offer fiscal advantages thanks to the support of the Fondation Roi Baudouin and we offer professional advise to persons who would like to mention EMERGENCY in their will.EMERGENCY is a highly specialised NGO that highly values the quality of its work. Therefore, the independence of our financial resources is fundamental, as well as the fact that we dedicate our budgets mainly to our projects in the field. This is reflected in our activities in Belgium where we privilege gradual in depth actions in networks of excellence, rather then flashy expensive events.

PLATFORMA is the pan-European coalition of local and regional governments – and their associations – active in city to city and region to region development cooperation. Since its creation in 2008, PLATFORMA has been representing more than 100,000 local and regional governments. All are key players in international cooperation for sustainable development. The aim of PLATFORMA is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and mutual learning, but also to strengthen the specific role of local and regional governments in development policies. In 2015, PLATFORMA signed a Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) with the European Commission (DG DEVCO). 

The WSF is a platform for organisations passionate about a better tomorrow, for which human rights are truly a universal concept, in reality and not just in theory. Our goal is to resolve conflict through peace building activities that bring lasting, sustainable peace to local communities around the world. All signatories are therefore committed to ensuring the full and successful implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The World Solidarity Forum aims to facilitate the sharing of best practices, resources, contacts, and other information pertinent to peacebuilding and human rights more broadly. We believe that effective action requires strong collaboration with shared objectives.

The European Centre for Policy Development Management (ECDPM) is an independent think tank working on international cooperation and development policy in Europe and Africa.

Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. Our three main goals are: the eradication of hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition; the elimination of poverty and the driving forward of economic and social progress for all; and, the sustainable management and utilization of natural resources, including land, water, air, climate and genetic resources for the benefit of present and future generations.FAO’s Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia – located in Budapest, Hungary – provides and coordinates FAO policy and technical assistance to Member Countries in the Region. The Regional Office is also responsible for preparing the biennial FAO Regional Conference for Europe, where Member Countries establish priorities for FAO’s work in the region.

Our current Mission is to represent the Church of Scientology and all of its secular humanitarian programs at the European institutions such as the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as with the United Nations, and with that, contribute to a better society.Our office is centrally located in Brussels at Boulevard de Waterloo, 103, in one of the most reknowned areas of Brussels and at walking distance of the city’s European quarter.The Church has, since 1990, maintained a human rights office in Brussels, which has been transforming and evolving in different forms. This has served as a focal point for our many programs to inform the public about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how the Declaration’s precepts can be used to bring about a humane and peaceful society based on respect for every individual.We now have the facilities necessary to plan and forward important initiatives to benefit the large European community and abroad. To that end, our conference and meeting rooms are available to human rights and community betterment organizations for seminars, round-tables, and other events.

The Kashmir Council-EU is an independent non-governmental body. We are non-sectarian, reject violence, and seek to collaborate with other organisations which have broadly similar aims. The Council receives no funding from any political party. To get things done we rely on the dedication and energy of our staff of volunteers.   

Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, SWP) advises political decision-makers on international politics and foreign and security policy. Our services are orientated primarily towards the German government and Bundestag, as well as relevant international organisations such as the European Union, NATO and the United Nations.

EthicalNow is the premier cross-disciplinary conference platform dedicated to current ethical issues & challenges. 

The European Association for the defence of Human Rights (AEDH) gathers together leagues and associations defending Human Rights in European Union countries. It is a partner of the FIDH, the International Federation for Human Rights. Within a Europe where important choices concern more than 500 million people, we try to influence the institutions by taking position and promoting Human Rights.We act to make fundamental rights accepted as universal, indivisible and effective for all residents of the European Union, and to make these rights elaborated by and for the citizens.

Aarhus University

Building Bridges for Peace

European Tourism Academy is the academic, training and research arm of world tourism institution of European Council on Tourism and Trade.

Halcyon group facilitates the platforms for professionals and experts from all levels of value chain to network, enjoy maximum knowledge transfer and professional exchange. We provide unique and creative solutions that meet our clients’ business expectations and objectives. We accomplish this by our strict adherence to the ethical principles of business, team work based on the implementation of progressive communications, discipline, courage and professional quality of services provided by a highly motivated team. Vision: Focused on providing the best services for maximal satisfaction of customers. Mission: To provide innovative and best value platforms for our clients so as to encourage development and improvement of business in the modern world.

Our aim is to participate in the emergence of an European public space. Participatory democracy, fundamental rights and European identity are our key words. We conceived EU-Logos Athéna as a communication support, professional tool and place of expression and space of exchange of information and opinions. We appeal to European citizens, to NGOs who share our objectives, as well as those inside the national and European institutions that are working to help the emerge of an inclusive and equal European democracy.

The International Polar Foundation supports polar research as a means towards promoting informed decision making on climate change and sustainable development.

European Youth for Human Rights is a non-governmental, not for profit organisation that works to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied.We investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilise the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world. Our vision is of a world in which every person – regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity – enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other internationally recognised human rights standards.We are an independent, international organisation that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all. We have previously supported solidarity initiatives, we have participated in various human rights related events and have facilitated various activities on human rights issues.

OCTA Innovation is a technical assistance project to the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories of the European Union (OCTA) for the sustainable development of the Overseas Countries and Territories of the EU through innovative solutions for economic diversification and to improve regional and global competitiveness.

Research and training Institute on Global Affairs, Human Rights and International Development. 

The European Association of Development Agencies (EURADA) has a membership of about 70 regional development agencies from across the European Union. Agencies from almost all the Member States of the EU are EURADA members.EURADA runs conferences and seminars and has an extensive publications programme. It keeps its members up to date with EU policy developments and provides briefing on critical issues such as state aid rules. It alerts members to funding and contract opportunities and helps with forming and running partnerships.EURADA lobbies and briefs the European Commission on behalf of members and maintains a highly effective communications network there. Through round tables and reflection groups individual EURADA members can play a direct role in the development of policy at the Commission, and form their own links with officials.EURADA brings together and disseminates good practice in economic development for the benefit of its members. EURADA has strong international links, particularly through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in the United States, but also with economic development networks in China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. There is a good record of members using these links to pursue their own local objectives.

Blaise Pascal University has five Faculties (called “U.F.R.”, Unités de Formation et de Recherche); two Schools of Engineering; one University Institute of Technology and one Teacher Training Faculty.With 1150 Lecturing and Research Staff, the University is well known for the quality of its teaching and research. It has four Doctoral Schools and thirty-one laboratories and research teams, sixteen of which are associated with the C.N.R.S. (National Centre for Scientific Research) and two with the I.N.R.A. (National Institute for Research in Agronomy).The university offers its 16,000 students courses (B.A./B.Sc., M.A./M.Sc. to Ph.D. level) in its extensively multidisciplinary fields of the Arts, Languages and the Humanities, Exact and Natural Sciences and Technology, Sports Science and Engineering.The University also has a long tradition of welcoming foreign students (2160) who come particularly to study in the context of European programmes or under the terms of international co-operation agreements with 270 institutions situated all over the world.

CSR Europe is the leading European business network for corporate social responsibility (CSR), comprised of more than 40 national corporate social responsibility associations that work with more than 10,000 companies across Europe, and over 60 multinational companies. Our Enterprise 2020 initiative brings together the European corporate social responsibility movement to encourage businesses to contribute to achieving the Europe 2020 goals by delivering high levels of employment, productivity and social cohesion.We also have campaigns and projects on various aspects of corporate social responsibility including sustainable living in cities; business-city collaboration; circular economy; responsible supply chains; business and human rights; non-financial reporting; workplace innovation; internships and apprenticeships; entrepreneurship; lifelong employability; and STEM and e-skills.

Civil society participation and consultation should be mainstreamed throughout the EU Strategy for Danube Region and its implementation, steering and revision processes. The EUSDR action plan set high standards in demanding participation of civil society on all levels of the Danube Strategy. The DCSF calls on all stakeholders in the EUSDR, especially those responsible for the implementation of the EUSDR to keep up with the high standards of the action plan demanding participation of civil society.

The ECA was established to audit the EU's finances. The starting point for its audit work is the EU's budget and policies, primarily in areas relating to growth and jobs, added value, public finances, the environment and climate action. The ECA audits the budget in terms of both revenue and spending. Improving public accountability in the EUThe results of the ECA

The EESC is a unique forum for consultation, dialogue and consensus between representatives from all the different sectors of "organised civil society", including employers, trade unions and groups such as professional and community associations, youth organisations, women's groups, consumers, environmental campaigners.The EESC has always been an integral part of the EU: it was set up in 1957 by the Treaty of Rome, to advise EU decision-makers and ensure that ordinary people across the continent have a say in Europe

P.A.R. Ltd, i.e. Business Academy Rijeka (Croatian abbreviation: PAR) was founded in 2007 with the goal of developing top educational programs and business consulting based on experience, realistic appreciations of economic needs and continuous searches for new professional and scientific innovations and trends. PAR has become known for initiating new ideas that respond to the market as well as providing professional knowledge and skills in the field of business management. This is done with the help of qualified faculty who have experience in organizing educational seminars and mediating applications for international higher education institutions. These efforts are evident in client satisfaction and are confirmed through successful realization of major international projects and conferences recognized worldwide, e.g. PILC (PAR Intenational Ladership Conference) and SenZations Summer School.

The Brussels Office of Antall József Knowledge Centre represent the political, economic, and cultural philosophy of József Antall (1939 – 1993), Hungary’s first democratically-elected Prime Minister after the fall of Communism, who served from 1990 to 1993. During his tenure, Hungary went through a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. PM Antall was the initiator of the Visegrád Cooperation together with Presidents Havel and Wałęsa in 1991. As soon as Hungary regained its full sovereignty, he started the EU accession talks. On 16 December 1991, he signed the Association Agreements of European Communities. On 18 July 1990, he visited for the first time the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. With this visit he paved the way for Hungary’s full membership in NATO.The Brussels Office of the Antall József Knowledge Centre is dedicated to following in the footsteps of PM József Antall, whose vision of Hungary and its place in Europe and the wider world made him a remarkable statesman. Our aims include the preservation of his pro-European and pro-Transatlantic legacy, his true belief in participatory democracy and freedom, and his commitment to safeguarding the rights of citizens, especially the liberty of citizens. PM Antall was a conservative, Christian democratic Hungarian statesman who not only talked about but also fought for human rights. He believed in further enlargement and a stable neighbourhood policy in Europe.The Brussels Office of the Antall József Knowledge Centre is dedicated to preserving the Antall heritage, and believes that it is important to learn the lessons from history and to promote future progress. 

The European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) is an independent European non-profit organisation supporting democratic development outside the European Union. As a network of European civil and political society organisations working on democracy assistance, EPD advocates for a stronger presence of democracy support on the European Union

DSW is a German foundation that works in the field of global development and global health,. We are focused on youth empowerment, global health and sexual and reproductive health and rights - crucial to empower young people to take control of their futures. We are head-quartered in Hannover, Germany, with offices in Berlin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

This organisation aims to bring together the educational scientists, administers, councilors, education experts, teachers, graduate students and civil society organization and representatives to share and to discuss theoretical and practical knowledge in the scientific environment. This conference aims to bring together academicians, researchers, engineers, system analysts, software developers, graduate and undergraduate students with government and non-government organizations to share and discuss both theoretical and practical knowledge about innovation and Computer Sciences in the scientific environment. So, we invite all colleagues, researchers, academicians, engineers and project leaders around the world to submit their outstanding and valuable original research articles and review papers to this leading international conference.

The Insign Project is a one year pilot project, funded by the European Commission that aims to empower deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) citizens to communicate with their European political representatives and public administrations.The goal is to develop a concept for a web-based service platform that can be used by any deaf or hard of hearing citizen within the EU that will guarantee full accessibility, taking into account national sign languages and also text captioning (real-time text communication).Lead by EUD (The European Union of the Deaf) a Consortium of different organisations is working on this Insign pilot project, ensuring amongst other aspects, Academic Research, Sustainability and Operational Free Software.

Transparency International Lithuania was established on 6 June 2000 by the Open Society Fund Lithuania. TI Lithuania is a fully-accredited member of the global Transparency International network.TI Lithuania is a non-governmental non-for-profit organisation ("Viešoji įstaiga" according to Lithuanian law) that promotes transparency, accountability and anti-corruption initiatives in Lithuania and abroad.OUR GOAL:To develop and promote civic accoutability and anti-corruption initiatives in Lithuania.OUR OBJECTIVES:To ensure greater accountability and transparency in public life and to enable others to do that same;To contribute to the eradication of corruption in the Lithuanian society;To conduct research on the phenomenon of corruption;To create learning and engagement accountability and anti-corruption tools.

Founded in 1991 at the Peace Palace in The Hague, UNPO is a unique international organization built entirely by its Members. These Members are composed of indigenous peoples, minority groups and occupied or unrecognized territories. Although the aspirations of UNPO Members differ greatly, they are all united by one shared condition

Human Rights Watch est une ONG de défense des droits de l'homme. HRW intervient partout où mes droits de l'homme sont baffoués et son expertise n'est plus à prouver. Depuis 2001, elle se bat aux côté des victimes du régime de Hissène Habré, qui fut dictateur au Tchad de 1982 à 1990, afin d'obtenir justice.

European Professionals Network (EPN) is a Brussels-based civil society initiative that was set up in 2009. EPN acknowledges that people in professional life not only need to increase their competences but also equally be keen on their personal and social empowerment by actively participating in the society they live. We believe that values such as democratic participation, active citizenship and constructive engagement are extremely important. EPN tries to realise these objectives of awareness-raising on European matters through seminars, conferences and workshops.

The Academy of European Law (ERA) enables judges, lawyers in private practice, business and public administration, academics and others who encounter legal issues in their work to gain a wider and deeper knowledge of the diverse aspects of European law. Through conferences, seminars, study visits, language courses, training projects and publications, it serves as an interface between the European legal profession and the decision-making centres of Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg.

Partners for Democratic Change International is a global partnership of twenty independent, local organisations in Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East that work to advance civil society, good governance and a culture of change and conflict management worldwide.

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The first anti-racism foundation in Europe, the ENAR Foundation was set up by the European Network Against Racism to be the vehicle for the ambitions and projects of anti-racist organisations across Europe, from grass-roots to European level. It aims to support them in fighting for non-discrimination and equality for all people living in the EU, irrespective of their ethnicity and/or religious affiliation.

The Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research organization that has worked with environment and development issues from local to global policy levels for a quarter of a century. SEI works to shift policy and practice towards sustainability. We are an international nonprofit research organization that has worked with environment and development issues from local to global policy levels for a quarter of a century. SEI bridges science and policy to find robust responses to the challenges of sustainability. SEI’s vision is a sustainable future for all. Our mission is “to support decision-making and induce change towards sustainable development around the world by providing integrative knowledge that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and development”. To deliver on our mission, we work across issues like climate change, energy systems, water resources, air quality, land-use, sanitation, food security, and trade, and we approach these issues from a range of perspectives from the natural and social sciences. We combine scientific research with policy analysis, connecting our work to decision-makers and civil society in global governance, national public policy, regional cooperation, local planning, and the private sector. We generate and share knowledge that catalyses action, and always take a highly collaborative approach: stakeholder involvement is at the heart of our efforts to build capacity, strengthen institutions, and equip partners for the long term. Making scientific knowledge accessible is a priority. We publish our own series of open-access reports and briefs, alongside articles in leading academic journals, and work creatively through a range of media to ensure that our research is available to those that need it. We convene seminars and conferences that bring together decision-makers, academics, and practitioners to debate key issues and share knowledge, and engage in and inform policy processes, development action, and business practice worldwide. We are committed to transparency and believe that full disclosure of our finances and funding builds trust in our work. Sida is our most substantial donor, but we also receive broad support from development agencies, governments, NGOs, universities, businesses, and financial institutions. SEI is International – SEI is distributed across nine locations around the world, works locally, regionally and globally, and has a diverse international staff. Trusted – both policy-makers and the academic community recognize SEI as an independent and non-partisan institute. Credible – SEI’s research is objective, and supported by a rigorous system of internal and external peer review. Integrated – only joined-up research can solve joined-up problems. SEI places a strong emphasis on making connections across the natural, physical, and social sciences, allowing us to approach sustainability challenges from new angles and offer robust and insightful policy advice.

Norwegian Refugee Council is a non-governmental organisation providing humanitarian services to displaced people worldwide. NRC works in more than twenty countries, delivering shelter, food security, education, water and sanitation, and counseling and legal assistance. NRC promotes and protects the rights of people who have been forced to flee their countries, or their homes within their countries. It is the only Norwegian organisation that specialises in international efforts aimed at this target group. The majority of our approximately 3000 staff members are national employees in NRC

Understanding EU law is essential for anyone dealing with the transposition, application and enforcement of rules and legislation in national administrations and legal systems.EIPA's European Centre for Judges and Lawyers in Luxembourg (ECJL) provides services in the fields of European law and the administration and quality of justice for those working in the European legal professions, as well as for civil servants, corporate counsels, academics and others with an interest in EU legislation and law.

PubAffairs Bruxelles is a cross-sectorial network of professionals working in the fields of public and regulatory affairs correlated to the European Union.PubAffairs Bruxelles aims at creating an open platform foster debate, information exchange and the development of ideas among its members, establishing a diverse community which encompasses young stagiaires, as well as experienced lobbyists.

The Austrian Study Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) is situated in the medieval town of Stadtschlaining/Austria.It was founded in 1982 as an independent, non-profit and non-partisan organisation. It aims to contribute to the promotion of peace and peaceful conflict transformation and to the dissemination of practical ideas for peace. In order to carry out these tasks, the ASPR conducts and evaluates research in line with its objectives, engages in training and education, and conucts scientific courses. For these and other efforts, the ASPR was awarded the UN "Peace Messenger" status in 1987, and, together with the EPU, the UNESCO-Price for Peace Education 1995.

Transparency International EU is part of the global anti-corruption movement, Transparency International, which includes over 100 chapters around the world. Since 2008, Transparency International EU has functioned as a regional liaison office for the global movement and as such it works closely with the Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin, Germany. Transparency International EU leads the movement’s EU advocacy, in close cooperation with national chapters worldwide, but particularly with the 24 national chapters in EU Member States. Transparency International EU’s mission is to prevent corruption and promote integrity, transparency and accountability in EU institutions, policies and legislation.  

We must stop climate change - urgently. The Greens/ EFA group in the European Parliament is convinced that the EU must lead the global fight and urgently invest more in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Relying on nuclear energy and fossil fuels seriously undermines genuine and efficient solutions to climate change.The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament has therefore launched a joint information campaign on climate change to tell people more about the reasons why tackling global warming is urgent and how best to do it in order not to only mitigate and adapt but also benefit from changing our current models.

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The European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL) is the international, non-profit, independent association of benchmarked Living Labs in Europe and worldwide (founded in 2006 under the auspices of the Finnish European Presidency) grown through

The PES Group in the Committee of the Regions (CoR) is a political group bringing together social-democrats and socialists who are representatives from local and regional authorities in the EU.

The Fundación Comunidad Valenciana-Región Europea strengthens the participation of the Valencian Region in the European Union’s policies and actions. It also promotes a better knowledge of these actions and policies. The Fundación Comunidad Valenciana-Región Europea is a non-profit foundation with an indefinite duration under the protection of the Generalitat Valenciana, the Valencian Regional Government, according to the current legislation.

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.WFP is part of the United Nations system and is voluntarily funded.In 2011 we aim to reach more than 90 million people with food assistance in more than 70 countries. Around 10,000 people work for the organization, most of them in remote areas, directly serving the hungry poor.

The EFC is an international association of foundations and corporate funders dedicated to:•Creating an enabling legal and fiscal environment for foundations •Documenting the foundation landscape •Strengthening the infrastructure of the sector •Promoting collaboration, both among foundations and between foundations and other actorsEstablished in 1989, the Centre is an independent international not-for-profit association under Belgian law. Ultimate authority vests in the EFC Annual General Assembly of Members, with governance entrusted to an elected Governing Council, supported by a Management Committee. Membership of the Centre implies commitment to the EFC brand.

The Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) carries out interdisciplinary research, organises fully accredited higher education programmes and delivers a broad range of academic services in various policy-relevant fields, including energy & environment, security & diplomacy, migration & diversity, and digitalisation & democracy. The School is an alliance between the Institute for European Studies (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), which has a long-standing reputation in postgraduate education & research, and Vesalius College, which has a solid undergraduate & graduate education offering.

ACCA is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. We’re a thriving global community of 227,000 members and 544,000 future members based in 176 countries and regions that upholds the highest professional and ethical values. We believe that accountancy is a cornerstone profession of society that supports both public and private sectors. That’s why we’re committed to the development of a strong global accountancy profession and the many benefits that this brings to society and individuals. Since 1904 being a force for public good has been embedded in our purpose. And because we’re a not-for-profit organisation, we build a sustainable global profession by re-investing our surplus to deliver member value and develop the profession for the next generation. Through our world leading ACCA Qualification, we offer everyone everywhere the opportunity to experience a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. And using our respected research, we lead the profession by answering today’s questions and preparing us for tomorrow. Find out more about us at accaglobal.com

CONCORD is the European confederation of Relief and Development NGOs

IUT is a Non Governmental Organisation, founded in 1926 in Zürich, Switzerland, with the purpose of safeguarding the interests of tenants. IUT is a non-party political organisation, working along democratic lines.Today IUT has got 66 member associations in 45 countries.IUT is in consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and has NGO participatory status with the Council of Europe. 

The European Blind Union is a non-governmental, non profit-making European organization founded in 1984. One of the six regional bodies of the World Blind Union (External link) , it is the only organization representing the interests of blind and partially-sighted people in Europe.EBU aims to protect and promote the interests of all blind and partially-sighted people in Europe. Its objects and powers are set out in Article II of its Constitution. EBU currently has 45 member countries, each represented by a national delegation. Its work is directed by an Executive Board of 13 elected members who are accountable to a General Assembly held every four years.

AGEG Consultants eG is an internationally recognised consulting company for development policy and international cooperation. We offer professional know-how and services for short and long term projects in diverse areas of activity in development aid. For over 20 years now, bilateral and multilateral organisations, NGOs, foundations, academic institutes and private clients have relied on AGEG’s expertise. Our commitment to their goals has led to a trusted and successful cooperation throughout all phases of a project –from planning to implementation and evaluation. Established working relations exist with numerous clients, including among others GTZ and KfW Entwicklungsbank in Germany, as well as the European Commission and the World Bank.

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is an ACP-EU institution working in the field of information for development. We operate under the ACP-EU Cotonou Agreement and our headquarters are in The Netherlands. When it was set up, in 1984, CTA was given the challenging task of improving the flow of information among stakeholders in agricultural and rural development in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.Our work focuses on three key areas:providing information products and services (e.g., publications, question-and-answer services and database services);promoting the integrated use of communication channels, old and new, to improve the flow of information (e.g., e-communities, web portals, seminars, and study visits);building ACP capacity in information and communication management (ICM), mainly through training and partnerships with ACP bodies.At the core of all our activities are our partnerships with ACP national and regional bodies. We also work with a wide network of ACP-EU public and private sector bodies, as well as international organisations around the world.

The European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) is an international non profit-making Association established under Belgian law.It has three main objectives:conducting research, producing studies and monitoring European issues of strategic importance for the world of labour while building bridges between the academic and research community and the labour movement;promoting education and training activities, programmes and exchanges that strengthen a European Trade Union identity;providing technical support in the field of occupational health, safety and protection so as to promote a high level of health and safety protection for workers in Europe.

The EIB is the long-term financing institution of the European Union and its mission is to help implement the EU's policy objectives by financing sound business projects. The Bank operates on a "not for profit maximising" basis and borrows on the capital markets to finance these projects. It works in the framework of a rolling three-year operational plan, approved by its Board of Directors and updated every year.Our Mission is to further the objectives of the European Union by making long-term finance available for sound investment.

VOICE stands for Voluntary Organisations in Cooperation in Emergencies. It is a network representing 86 European non-governmental organisations (NGOs) active in humanitarian aid worldwide. Unlike its members, VOICE is not operational.VOICE's overall vision is a collective European NGO response to humanitarian crises. To reach this goal, VOICE seeks to influence the policy and practice of the European Union regarding emergency aid, relief, rehabilitation and disaster preparedness. It enhances the collective influence of the network's members with the EU, including its Member States. It promotes respect for International Humanitarian Law and humanitarian principles, and endroses quality and effectiveness in humanitarian action.In the humanitarian aid sector, VOICE is the main NGO interlocutor with the European Union promoting the comparative advantages and specificities of NGOs in aid delivery. It also engages in dialogue with other major providers of humanitarian aid, such as the Red Cross and relevant UN agencies.

The Institute was established in 1995 as an independent academic organization with the mission to become a forum where academics and researchers from all over the world could meet in Athens and exchange ideas on their research and consider the future developments of their fields of study. Our mission is to make ATHENS a place where academics and researchers from all over the world meet to discuss the developments of their discipline and present their work. To serve this purpose, conferences are organized along the lines of well established and well defined scientific disciplines.  In addition, interdisciplinary conferences are also organized because they serve the mission statement of the Institute. Since 1995, ATINER has organized close to 150 annual international conferences and has published over 100 books. Academically, the Institute is organized into four research divisions and nineteen research units. Each research unit organizes at least one annual conference and undertakes various small and large research projects.

INTA is a global membership association where public and private policy-makers and urban practitioners come together to share knowledge, experience and performing tools for integrated urban development.

The North-East Regional Development Agency is a non-governmental, non-profit making organization of public utility. North-East RDA is a generator of economic and social development in the North-East Region. RDA develops strategies, attracts resources, identifies and implements financing programmes and offers services for stimulating sustainable economic development, partnerships and entrepreneurial spirit.

OD World Summit takes place 22-26 August, 2010 in Budapest, Hungary!Through that our fundamental aims are: * to contribute to the development of our profession through getting closer to each other and strengthening the global community, * to help create and build lasting worldwide networks and relationships among all those interested, involved and aligned, * to provide space for emerging conversations and open dialogue on the nature of change taking place around us,

Presentation Founded in 2002 by the Belgian economist Denis Stokkink, POUR LA SOLIDARITÉ – PLS is an independent European think & do tank committed to promoting solidarity and sustainability in Europe. Team The PLS team is composed of members with multicultural and interdisciplinary backgrounds and works in the public space alongside socioeconomic actors.

Cagintua e.V. engages in Democratic dialogue, integration work and Cultural exchange. We work with many other organisations in the state of Brandenburg in Germany to carry our our projects. Some of our past successful projects include:What can we do as refugees to make Africa a better place to live and not to flee? Network and Dialogue against Discrimination. The police, the city and the migrants, Project DEMVOTE, Students and migrants cultural exchange. For details about our project and to learn more about this organisation please visite the organisation website.

Gh.Zane Institute of Economic and Social Researches in Jassy represents an institute of research which actives under the Romanian Academy, Jassy branch, and which develops and runs programmes of economic, philosophical, psychological, pedagogical, sociological and juridical interest. ROMANIAN ACADEMY, BRANCH OF IAŞI, INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCHES “GH. ZANE” IAŞI COUNTY COUNCIL SIRET-PRUT-PRUT  EUROREGION ASSOCIATION AGER - BRANCH OF IAŞI STATE UNIVERSITY  "AL. RUSSO "BĂLŢI, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA TRADE CO-OPERATIVE UNIVERSITY, CHIŞINĂU, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

SOLIDAR is a European network of 60 Civil Society Organisations working to advance social justice in Europe and worldwide. With 60 member organisations based in 27 countries (22 of which are EU countries), member organisations are national NGOs in Europe, as well as some non-EU and EU-wide organisations, working in one or more of our fields of activity. The network is brought together by its shared values of solidarity, equality and participation.

Effectius is a non-profit association dedicated to identifying and promoting effective justice solutions worldwide. Effectius has built up an information platform which contains justice challenges, public sector best practices and private sector innovative solutions. Our aims are to promote innovative solutions in the domain of justice and foster the exchange of justice practices.

Founded in 1999, The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) is an international, not-for profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe

Eurochild is a network of organisations and individuals working in and across Europe to improve the quality of life of children and young people. Eurochild's work is underpinned by the principles enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Eurochild currently has more than 140 Members in 35 European countries (both within and outside of the EU).

Advancement of sustainability based research with interdisciplinary interests in human geography, environmental studies and interdisciplinary societal studies.

INSTICC is a scientific, non-profit association whose goals are to develop and disseminate knowledge and perform activities in the areas of information systems and technologies, control and communications, including developing research projects, software engineering, conference organization, consulting, book and journal publishing, as well as other relevant activities.

Over the past 70 years, the College of Europe has built a solid reputation for its knowledge, innovation and leadership on EU affairs.  As part of its mission, the College of Europe in Bruges has been providing executive education, professional trainings and consultancy services since 1996.   To do so, the College relies upon its extensive network of professors, including academics and practitioners from the public and the private sector, trainers, experts and alumni.   On the one hand, as centre of excellence in professional training on EU affairs, the College delivers executive and tailor-made courses (with an average of more than 4,000 participants from over 65 different countries per year). The learning methodology and training techniques used allow participants to truly invest in their professional development: sharpening their competences and skills; thus, being genuine catalysts for lasting change and professional success. Read more about our executive education offer and our tailor-made courses.   On the other hand, given its expertise on the European Union and its policies, the College, as a non-profit institution, has been offering services in the framework of projects funded by the European Union and other international donors. Through the successful implementation of more than 250 international projects (from technical assistance, service and framework contracts to academic cooperation and research projects) implemented in more than 40 countries across the world, the College is nowadays an established reference in project management. Read more about our projects.   Who we are  The Executive Education, Training & Projects Office (previously Development Office) was established in Bruges in 1996 and consists of a multinational team with solid experience in designing learning services targeting professionals and in managing European and worldwide projects.  What we can offer tailor-made services from a competent team that is capable of responding to your needs;  high-quality results drawing on the expertise of one of the most genuinely European university institutes, which was founded in 1949;  exclusive networking possibilities with EU professionals, professors, alumni and partners.

The European Competitive Telecommunications Association (ECTA) was founded in 1998, and supports the regulatory and commercial interests of new entrant telecoms operators, ISPs and suppliers of products and services to the communications industry. We work for a fair regulatory environment which allows all electronic communications providers to compete on level terms in order to multiply investment and innovation throughout an effective European internal market. The association represents the telecommunications industry to key government and regulatory bodies and maintains a forum for networking and business development.Aims & ObjectivesAssist and encourage market liberalisation and competitionRepresent the telecommunications industry to key government and regulatory bodiesMaintain a forum for networking and business development throughout EuropeAssist new market entrants through pro-competitive policiesContinually reflect the dynamic nature of the telecommunications industryFor more information please visit our website, www.ectaportal.com

The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) is an international, Brussels-based non-profit organisation with a pan-European membership and 26 years of experience. It's mission is to empower citizens in order to create a more inclusive and stronger European Union by promoting and defending citizens’ rights and developing and supporting mechanisms to increase citizens’ and citizen organisations’ democratic participation in, and engagement with, the EU.

FIDH represents 155 human rights organisations throughout the world. Its mandate is to contribute to the respect of all the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH works for effective improvements in the protection of victims, the prevention of Human Rights violations and the sanction of their perpetrators by raising awareness, assisting victims, mobilising the community of States through advocacy within intergovernmental organisations and supporting local NGO

The Brussels office was opened in 1996 to facilitate the rapidly expanding collaboration with the European Union. Member states of the European Union represent our largest shareholder group and we, as the largest multilateral development finance institution in the world, are engaged to play a catalytic role in the international development architecture.

The Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association under Belgian law and is legally and financially autonomous. It was founded in 1950 to foster contacts between Belgium and Italy. Its resources come mainly from contributions of its members and from the benefit of its activities. The Chamber is recognized by the Italian Government under the law 01.07.1970 n.518 and certified ISO 9001. It is part of the Assocamerestero, the Italian Chambers of Commerce Association abroad, composed by 76 Chambers worldwide. It is located in the center of Brussels near the European Institutions. The Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce is the point of reference par excellence for any company willing to promote its own business and widen its network in Italy and in Belgium. The Chamber indeed offers a wide range of promotional services, assistance and consultancy, which represents an advantage for its members. The Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce provides the students of its courses with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which are necessary tools for those who want to work in the European environment.

Friends of Europe provides an open forum for debate among EU and national policymakers, NGOs, business leaders, the media and civil society. More than a traditional think-tank, Friends of Europe aims to stimulate debate beyond the Brussels elite by linking up with major think-tanks and media from across Europe's national capitals.Friends of Europe organises a range of different events in varying formats, according to the issues under discussion.

The European Ombudsman investigates complaints about maladministration in the EU institutions and bodies. Any EU citizen, company or association in a Member State can lodge a complaint. The Ombudsman offers fast, flexible and free means of solving problems with the EU administration.

Our mission EIPA was created in 1981 on the occasion of the first European Council held in Maastricht, and is supported by the EU Member States and the European Commission. Our core mission is to provide high quality training courses to develop the capacities of professionals, national and regional public administrations dealing with EU affairs, as well as the European Institutions. We offer long-standing expertise combined with problem- and practice-based teaching modules. We have been awarded four times the Framework Contract and offer and host many contract activities. At EIPA you benefit from our close ties with the European Commission, EU institutions and the different Member States. Training Centres We offer a broad range of high-quality training courses, from seminars to e-learning and tailor-made courses. Our training courses take place in our headquarters in Maastricht, an important hub of European dialogue, or in our training centre in Luxembourg. Do you want to change the date, location or programme of a course? Request a tailor-made course to meet the needs of your organisation or institute. What sets us apart? The variety of our training courses are perfect to integrate into the demanding schedules of busy professionals. They are designed to help you find your way through EU processes and policies, whilst strengthening your capacity to perform effectively in this area. Moreover, they take place in a European environment. You benefit directly from the views and best practices from participants from a wide variety of countries and sectors: a great opportunity to network!

Over 60 years, we have been unstinting advocates of European integration through our international and interdisciplinary study programmes.The Centre international de formation européenne - CIFE - is a private institution of higher education and research, founded in 1954 with its head office in Nice and branch offices in Berlin, Bruxelles and Istanbul. It receives special funding in the framework of the Jean Monnet Programme of the European Union. Every year, students from all continents and a great variety of countries enroll in its programmes, which lead to a degree at Master level (EQF 7) recognised by the French state. 

The Asser Institute is a leading research institute in International  & European Law, based in The Hague, the Netherlands. It is our mission to further the development of international and European law so that it serves the cultivation of trust and respect in global, regional, national and local societies.