
Programme
The first part of the Forum will be organised around panel discussions, while the second part is built on an interactive “Open Space” methodology “, clustered around the 5Ps of the New European Consensus.
In this session, participants will be able to discuss topics of their interest, interact and generate insights and recommendations directed to the European institutions, through cross-fertilization of ideas. This participatory approach will ensure the ownership of all stakeholders and allow them to actively shape the event conveying policy recommendations to the European Institutions.
We really look forward to meeting you in Brussels on 4-5 February 2019!
MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2019 |
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8:00 – 9:00 |
Registration and welcome coffee |
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9:00 – 9:45 |
Opening Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, President of the European Committee of the Regions Chair: Laurent THIEULE, Director of Legislative work, European Committee of the Regions |
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09:45 – 10:45 |
International policy framework for urban/local sustainable development El Hadji Malick DIOP, President of the Economic and Financial Committee, Council of Local Governments, West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) Moderator: Sascha GABIZON |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:00 – 12:30 |
Successful partnership initiatives between cities and regions
Moderator: Sascha GABIZON |
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12:30 – 13:00
12:50 - 13:00 |
First call for proposals on Local authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities: Main features Paolo CICCARELLI, Head of Unit Cities, Local Authorities, Digitalisation and Infrastructures, Directorate General for International Cooperation and Development, European Commission Moderator: Sascha GABIZON Quick introduction of the afternoon session |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch break |
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14:00 – 18:00 Coffee will be served |
Open space discussions on partnerships for sustainable urban development The debates aim at generating policies recommendations for the EU institutions. Partnership (Strengthening urban governance at various levels of administration): People (Social dimension of urban development): Peace (Inclusive and safe cities): Planet (Green and resilient cities): Prosperity (Prosperous and innovative cities): Moderators: Team of facilitators |
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17:00 – 18:00 |
The private sector as catalyst for sustainable development Participants from all the open space groups are free to continue their discussions up to 18:00 or join this session Sergio PIAZZARDI, Policy Officer, Competitive Cities and Innovation Unit, Private Sector Development, Trade, Regional Integration, Directorate General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO), European Commission Moderator: Silke TÖNSHOFF, Head of Unit, CIVEX Commission, European Committee of the Regions |
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18:00 – 18:30 |
Keynote speech on Development and Migration: Future demographic challenges for African cities Stephen SMITH, Professor of African Studies, Duke University Venue: Rooms 62, 51 and 52 |
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18:30 – 20:00 |
Networking Reception |
TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2019 |
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9:00 – 10:30 |
Discussion among participants on the recommendations stemming from the open space discussions: Rapporteur on Partnership: Jean-Pierre ELONG MBASSI, Secretary General, United Cities and Local Governments Africa (UCLG-A) Rapporteur on People: Christophe ROUILLON, Mayor of Coulaines, France, and Member of the European Committee of the Regions Moderator: Katrina SICHEL |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
Coffee break |
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10:45 – 12:15 |
High-level debate between local and regional authorities and EU Institutions building on the participants’ recommendations Linda McAVAN, Chair of the Committee on Development, European Parliament Moderator: Katrina SICHEL |
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12:15 – 12:45 |
Closing Călin STOICA. Permanent Representative of Romania to the Political and Security Committee of the European Union Moderator: Katrina SICHEL |
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12:45 – 14:00 |
Lunch and end of the Forum |
Additional activities organised alongside the Forum will include: |
NETWORKING ACTIVITIES An exhibition with stands presenting relevant decentralised cooperation initiatives ** ** ** ** A networking area allowing representatives and practitioners from local and regional authorities in the EU and partner countries and EU institutions to meet and match their interests |
SIDE EVENTS Associated events organised by partners after the main event at different premises, to maximise synergies: Blue-green infrastructures for urban resilience: Partnerships to turn policy into urban resilience practice –Wetlands International Side Event ** ** ** ** Presentation of the book "The European Decentralised Cooperation: Acting for development engaging local authorities and civil society", Author Antonella Valmorbida, Edition Peter Lang – Side event organised by ALDA ** ** ** ** Coopérer autour de la Migration – Side Event organised by CGLU-Afrique ** ** ** ** A New Way for Cooperation Policy in More Developed Countries: Technical Cooperation on Decentralized Policies to Promote Innovation and Competitiveness – Side event in Spanish and English co-organised by EURADA and INFYDE: ** ** ** ** Dinner with the screening of “No child without birth certificate!” from 2018 PLATFORMAwards laureates: Dogbo and Roeselare – A side event organised by PLATFORMA |