Mr Miguel Mares GarcésYouth and Sport activities. Pristina .Kosovo TAIEX – P2P STUDYTOUR 41562TAIEX – P2P STUDYTOUR 41562

Employment, Youth and Local development Best practices.Sport and social inclusion, equal opportunities and integration. PROGRESS 2007-2013

Prístina 2nd June 2010

Valencia regionValencia region in Brussels

Employment and local development activitiesPROGRESS

Best practicesRegion Level: SERVEFCastellónAlzira

Contact detalils

Project Valencia TowersPort of Valencia

The The Region of ValenciaRegion of Valencia is located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain and is located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain and is part of the so-called is part of the so-called Mediterranean ArchMediterranean Arch, ,

an axis which has experienced an axis which has experienced one of the fastest economic growth ratesone of the fastest economic growth rates in the European Union in the European Union

COMUNITAT VALENCIANACOMUNITAT VALENCIANATotal surface area: 23.000 km2Total surface area: 23.000 km2

4,800.000 inhabitants, 4,800.000 inhabitants, the population of the region accounts for the population of the region accounts for

10.5 % of the total Spanish population10.5 % of the total Spanish population

income per inhabitant: 93(EU25=100) income per inhabitant: 93(EU25=100)

Valencia is theValencia is the third largest city in Spain third largest city in Spain

population density:185 inhabitant/Km2population density:185 inhabitant/Km2

One of the co-official languages of SpainOne of the co-official languages of Spain together with Galician, together with Galician,

Catalan and Basque is ValencianoCatalan and Basque is Valenciano

INTRODUCTION: VALENCIAN REGIONINTRODUCTION: VALENCIAN REGION

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VALENCIAN REGION: 20 YEARS MANAGING EUROPEAN FUNDSVALENCIAN REGION: 20 YEARS MANAGING EUROPEAN FUNDS

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Agriculture funds: 123M

ERDF: 2.055M, ESF: 476M,

Agriculture funds: 212M

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VALENCIAN REGION: 20 YEARS MANAGING EUROPEAN FUNDSVALENCIAN REGION: 20 YEARS MANAGING EUROPEAN FUNDS

ENVIRONMENT AND HYDRIC RESOURCES

TRANSPORT AND ENERGY NETWORKS

COMPETITIVENESS AND PRODUCTIVE FABRIC IMPROVEMENT

KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY (Innovation, I+D, INFSO)

LOCAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

RETURN ON INVESTMENTRETURN ON INVESTMENT2003 - 20072003 - 2007

1989 Opening of the first Valencian Office in Brussels

1999

Local pilot project: valenciainnova.info

Nov 2003: New regional approach

–How to cope with entering Objective 2 (Competitiveness) in 2007–65% less on EU funding

–Globalization and risks for local enterprises

Public Private Partnership Public Private Partnership (PPP)(PPP)

FCVREFCVREFundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región EuropeaFundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea

Fundación Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea www.uegva.info

• Non-profit organisation, based in the Valencian Regional Office in BrusselsNon-profit organisation, based in the Valencian Regional Office in Brussels

• Created in 2003 in order to help Valencian civil society to obtain European funding Created in 2003 in order to help Valencian civil society to obtain European funding

as the Valencian Region entered the ‘Competitiveness and Employment’ EU as the Valencian Region entered the ‘Competitiveness and Employment’ EU

regional objective in 2007regional objective in 2007

• Facilitates the participation of Valencian industrial groups, chambers of Facilitates the participation of Valencian industrial groups, chambers of

commerce, financial institutions, local development agencies, educational commerce, financial institutions, local development agencies, educational

organisations, research institutes and other stakeholders in European policies and organisations, research institutes and other stakeholders in European policies and

projectsprojects

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COLABORATION WITH VALENCIA REGION UNIVERSITIESCOLABORATION WITH VALENCIA REGION UNIVERSITIES

Formación Teórica: Tutor FCVRE, Aula Unión Europea...

Formación Práctica: Prácticas voluntarias e integradas, Erasmus Prácticum…

Debates Europeos

www.gva.es/sabenageber

Community Programme for Employment and Social

Solidarity

Decision Nº1672/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006

Official Journal L315 of 15.11.2006Entry into force: 01.01.2007 Expiry date: 31.12.2013

PROGRESS 2007-2013

BACKGROUND

SIMPLIFICATIONRATIONALISE THE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

PROGRESS 2007-2013

OVERALL GOAL OF THE PROGRAMM

To financially support the implementation of the objectives of the European Union in the

employment and social affairs area, as set out in the Social Agenda, and thereby contribute to the

achievement of the Lisbon Strategy goals.

PROGRESS

Growth, Competitiveness and Job creation

Boost knowledge and innovationMake Europe a more attractive place to invest and work

Create more and better jobs

THE REVISED LISBON STRATEGY

The roadmap for actions in the employment and social area as part of the Lisbon Strategy

Pursue an integrated European approach economic, social and employment policies

Promote quality – of employment, social policy and industrial relations

Modernise systems of social protection by adapting them to the current requirements

of our societies, on the basis of solidarity

THE SOCIAL AGENDA

Moving towards full employmentMaking work a real option for all

Increasing the quality and productivity of work, and Anticipating and managing change

Creating a more cohesive society: Equal opportunities for all:

Modernising social protectionCombatting poverty and promoting social inclusion

Promoting diversity and non-discrimination

MAIN GOALS OF THE SOCIAL AGENDA (2005-2010)

Mainly seen as a catalyst for change Support to the Member States in meeting their

commitments or converging towards EU objectives by:

Proposing EU strategies Implementing and following-up EU objectives

and their translation into national policiesTransposing and following-up application of EU

legislationPromoting co-operation and coordination

between Member States and with civil society organisations

IMPLEMENTING THE SOCIAL AGENDATHE ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

- CONSEQUENCES

PROGRESS PREDECESSORS

Simplification and streamlining of Community expenditure

Integrated Programme

Overall budget: 743 million€

Divided into five policy sections

SITUATION

Employment Linked to the European Employment Strategy

Social inclusion and social protection Linked to Open Method of Coordination

Working conditions Labour law, restructuring and anticipating change, strategy on

health and safety at work

Anti-discrimination Principle of non-discrimination and mainstreaming of the

principle into all EU policies

Gender equality Principle of gender equality and mainstreaming of the principle

into all EU policies

PROGRESS FIVE POLICY AREAS

To improve the knowledge and understanding of the situations prevailing in the Member States

To support the development of statistical tools, methods and common indicators

To support and monitor the implementation of policy objectives and Community law in the Member States, and assess their

effectiveness and their impacctTo promote networking/mutual learning, identification

and dissemination of good practice and innovative approaches at EU level

To enhance the awareness of stakeholders and the general public about the EU policies and objectives

To boost the capacity of key EU networks to promote, support and further develop EU policies and objectives

To promote gender mainstreaming into all sections and activities of PROGRESS

PROGRESS GENERAL OBJECTIVES

LINKING PROGRESS WITH THE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC GOAL OF CREATING MORES AND BETTER JOBS AND OFFERING EQUAL

OPPORTUNIITES FOR ALLMagnitude of the challenges, Limited eu competence, modest financial

resources

USING THE POSSIBILITIES OFFERED BY AN INTREGRATED PROGRAMME

New possibilities to improve policy coherence and efficiency through cross-cutting work

At the same time, taking account of the specificities os each policy section

ESTABLISHING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS AND INCREASING PUBLIC TRUST

Success and impact will depend on the establishment of partnerships with MSs and stakeholders, incluidng social

partners & civil societyEssential to take account of concerns and aspirtain of EU citizens

PROGRESS GENERAL OBJECTIVES 2

Analytical activities (data/statistics; common indicators; studies;

impact assessments)

Mutual learning, Awareness & Dissemination (best practices & peer review; media campaigns and events)

(Assistance)Support to main actors (support to key EU networks; working groups;

training seminars; experts' networks; EU level observatories; exchange of personnel;

cooperation with international institutions)

PROGRESS ACTIVITIES

Total financial envelope

743,29 m€2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

82,9 95,72 103,56 110,07 113,63 116,96 120,41

Repartition of the budget among policy sections (2007-2013

Employment Social inclusion Working conditions Non-discrimination Gender equality 23% 30% 10% 23% 12%

+Support 2%

PROGRESS BUDGET

Participating countriesPublic employment services and their agencies

Local and regional authoritiesSpecialised bodies provided for under Community

lawSocial partners

NGOs, in particular those organised at European levelHigher education institutions and research institutes

Experts in evaluationNational statistical offices

Media

ACCESS TO PROGRESS

Four axes Consolidation

FocusAlignement

Complementarity

Increasing efficiency and performance – result-based management

Developing a strategic framework for PROGRESS implementation

Focusing on actions where EU added-value is highest

Defining EU added-valueComplementarity with ESF and other Community interventions

ENHANCION PROGRESS IMPACT

Promoting partnershipCoordination at Commission levelCoordination at the national level

Link between PROGRESS Committee and other policy Committees

Partnership with NGOs and social partnersSocial Agenda Forum

Putting in place a multi-annual programmingAdoption fo the annual plan of cowek

Promoting gender mainstreaming anad qeual accessProcudeures for the selection of activities

Agreement on the list of beneficiciariesCommunity financial support

Reporting

PROGRESS IMPLEMENTATION

Direct management by the CommissionCommission is assisted by a Committee

(with representatives from Member States)

Approval by the Committee of the general guidelines

for implementation and annual plans of work

Annual Plans of Work implemented through Call for tenders (contracts)

Call for proposals (subsidies - max 80% co-financing)

METHOD

http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/progress/index_en.html

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Regions can bring some relevant contributions towards the Lisbon objectives:

1.- Promoting economic growth:The regional planning of Stockholm in the economic field and education and training;Innovation strategies The creation of Employment and Economic Development Centres;Life long training strategies;The creation of economic development agencies;Consultancy and training for SMEs.

Regional contribution

2.-Achieving full employment: Regional and local employment strategies; Active employment policies regarding job creation; Modernisation of the employment services.

3. Strengthening social cohesion:

Creation of support schemes with regard to disadvantaged people groups;Specific programmes for immigrants; Creation of working/learning places to improve the link between education and the

labour market; Measures regarding prevention of school drop outs.

4. Governance:

The formulation of regional employment strategies; Social dialogue; Monitoring and evaluation practices.

Regional contribution

Despite the different administrative models, the Regions are all involved in instigating projects – in partnership with other players;

Employment and training policies are still insufficiently integrated with policies in other areas that also contribute to competitiveness. However, a number of examples show that where strategic approaches do exist at regional level, policy integration and coordination is improved;

Regions

Decentralisation encourages policy coordination and integration. Regions that have greater competence achieve a greater degree of policy integration and coordination. Proximity to the issues at stake is therefore a key success factor;

Governance is an important factor in the success of employment and training policies. Achievement of positive results in development processes is increasingly dependent on the capacity of the various public and private players to be actively involved in the design and delivery of policies;

In this context, the Regional Authorities are becoming catalysts and key coordinators of regional development

processes. Their specific role is one of networking and getting various

partners to work together towards achieving development objectives.

Coordination with other administrative levels is necessary if the policies are to be effective.

Considerable progress remains to be made in this area.

• Objetive: promote the participation of municipalities among the transnational cooperation, participation in European projects, agreements in technological and innovation transfer between

municipalities, as well as signature of agreements in technical assistance or regional networks.

• Local and regional governments can participate in the new strategic objectives of the EU

• The local and regional governments can be an example of change innovating directly in municipal structures and improving the services for

citizens.

The engagement of the FCVRE at local and regional level is to promote the relations between municipalities and

provinces with other European regions

Cooperation with Local Development Agencies of Municipalities

• Agreement of cooperation between FCVRE and the Federation of Municipalities and Provinces

• Stage of Local Development Agents in Brussels

• Training programes

• Duration around 6 months

• Objective of the stage: direct participation in projects among european funds and municipalities networks

•FIRST AGREEMENT with municipality of San Antonio de Benagéber . Incorporation date in Brussels: April 2005

. Objective: Leader in environment and cultural projects . Contact: Miguel Mares Garcés (sabenageber_adl@gva.es),

• AGREEMENT with municipality of Vila-Real. Incorporation date in Brussels: September 2006

. Objective: participation in three European projects1. PROYECTO EASY ( IEE CALL FOR PROPOSAL 2006 )

2. ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL ENERGY AGENCY ( IEE CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2006 )

3. TAXI DRIVER ( LEONARDO PROGRAMME ) Contact: Amelia Delcampo Carda ( afic@ajvila-real.es)

• AGREEMENT with County Council of La Ribera Alta. Incorporation date: February 2007

. Objective: participation in European projects. Contact: Laura Bas (innovacion@delcomval.be )

Some examples in European integration

• City Council of Vila-real: after municipal elections they have created a new European integration department to

coordinate and develop European projects • County Council of La Mancomunitat de la Ribera. Among a

consortium with other County Council they have created two autonomous entities for economic and social development in the cities: PATER (Territorial Pact for Employment) involved

in projects. and Energy Agency (AER) to establish a culture of energy saving and develop projects.

• WE ARE OPEN TO RECEIVE YOUR EXPERTS AND SHARE EXPERIENCES, TO PARTICIPATE IN EU FUNDING !

In the Valencian Regional Office our best asset is our Human Capital and

we share our experience by the exchange of staff:

• We host your employees in our premises in

Valencia or Brussels

• We can work out an exchange of staff

SERVEF: Employment and Training Services for the Valencia´s region

•The Servef is an organization independent from the administration that was•created in 2000. Its aim is that the Generalitat Valenciana (Valencia´s

•region) receives the transfers from the active employment policies and•manages them in an integrated way.

•Its staff is composed of 1.200 persons and it includes a network of 56 job•centres and 13 training centres which attend to more than 400.000 jobseekers

•in the Valencia´s region. Its 2008 budget reaches 462 million Euros.•Its main activities are work intermediation, training or retraining for work

•insertion and the promotion of employment and hiring, especially stable and•quality jobs. It targets in particular those most in need: the young, women,

•disabled people or those who could be socially excluded.

Active Employment PoliciesYouth Employment Insertion

MunicipalitiesNon Governmental Organizations

Special Job Centers

EnterpreneurshipYouth, Long Term Uneyployed, Women, Disabilities

TrainingBeca Salario

Vocational TrainingEscuela Taller Casa Oficios

Counselling/ Professional Guiding

CASTELLÓNThe project “City of Solidarity”

Castellón. Geographical situation

Castellón. Main data

•Capital of one of the 3 provinces of Comunitat Valenciana

•180.000 inhabitants

•Universitat Jaume I (over than 10.000 students)

Castellón. Economy

• Ceramics (innovation)• Citrus fruits• Tourism

The City of Solidarity• The project “City of Solidarity” is being developed in

the facilities of the old Military Barracks and consist in a Workshop School and a Workshop of Employment.

• The Workshop School is organized in two years of duration and for a target of non trained people

younger than 25. They train for a job and prepare the exams for the School Graduate exams.

• The students receive a grant during the first 6 months and afterwards they are hired for a job during the rest

of the project.

The Workshop SchoolThe 2nd of November started the 2nd edition of the Workshop School in the City of Solidarity of Castellón.

3 lines of training:- Bricklaying (11 students)- Carpentry (12 students)- Plumbing (12 students)

Teaching team:- 1 director- 1 administrative assistant- 1 support teacher- 5 training coach

Budget

Castellon City Council contribution: 540.000 €

SERVEF contribution: 997.000 €

Municipality of AlziraMunicipality of Alzira

Municipality of Alzira

- Located 40 km south Valencia.

- 44.892 inhabitants

- Capital “Ribera Alta”

- Industrial Services represent 74,68% of local Economy.

- New Industrial Park

I d e aIniciativa per al Desenvolupament Econòmic d´Alzira

What is IDEA?• Local Agency of Development (Council of Alzira).

• Created in 1995.

• Budget 2008: 2.023.113,04 € Employees: 25

• Objective: increasing the employment and wealth of alzira through external resources.

• Users: unemployment and entrepreneurial.

• IDEA work areas. (Programs, Economic promotion, Information and laboral guidance)

Integral Plan of Employment“Youth Alzira”

• What is a “Integral Plan of Employment”?• Objectives of the Plan.• Users and Enterprises.• How it works the Integral plan of

Employment:– Duration: 12 months– Experts in employment: 3 People.– Budget of the Plan: 132.000 Euros

SERVICES:

• Information about oficial Grants for rent/buy House, for Training.

• Information about study and work in European Union.

• Tourism. Cultural Activities.

•Internet Room

www.uegva.infowww.uegva.info

We want to cooperate with you and are open to discuss new ideas for We want to cooperate with you and are open to discuss new ideas for

future initiativesfuture initiatives

You may find further information on our website:You may find further information on our website:

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