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Lucca 22- 23 October, Lucca 22- 23 October, 20042004

European Association for Viewers InterestsEAVI

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The European Association The European Association for Viewers Interestsfor Viewers Interests

A REAL NEED FOR IT!

AND HOW TO DO IT?

TO DO WHAT?

AND WHAT TO DO FIRST?

FIRST?

(The Recommended Activities)

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European Association for Viewers Interests

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WHAT has emerged from the WHAT has emerged from the research: Recommended research: Recommended

Activities for EAVIActivities for EAVI Forum to exchange good practices;Forum to exchange good practices; Promotion of Media Literacy;Promotion of Media Literacy; Influence EU Policy Making;Influence EU Policy Making; Information and Assistance;Information and Assistance; Networking (media experts, Networking (media experts,

candidates, etc.);candidates, etc.); Research Activities;Research Activities;

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Good Practices

Media Literacy

EU Policy

Information

Networking

ResearchEU Funding Opportunities

Services to Members

Organisation of Events

Project-byproject approach

EAVI Web Site

Lobbying EU Institutions

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EUROPEAN AFFAIRSEUROPEAN AFFAIRS (1) (1)

Instruments for Viewers Interests

European Parliament, Committee on Petitions;

Complaint to the European Commission concerning failure to comply with community law;

Actions brought to the Court of Justice of the European Communities (ECJ);

Internal Market law problems solving network (Solvit);

European Extra-Judicial Network (EEJ-Net).

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EUROPEAN AFFAIRS (2)EUROPEAN AFFAIRS (2)

Review of TVWF DirectiveReview of TVWF Directive Communication on Media LiteracyCommunication on Media Literacy Media Plus Programme RevisionMedia Plus Programme Revision

- Many Opportunities to participate to - Many Opportunities to participate to the debatethe debate ((Focus' groups, independent studies,

hearings, position papers, meetings, etc.) Funding OpportunitiesFunding Opportunities

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Good Good PracticesPractices

Media LiteracyMedia Literacy

EU PolicyEU Policy

Information Information

Networking Networking

ResearchResearchEU Funding Opportunities

Services to Members

Organisation of Events

Project-byproject activity

EAVI Web Site

Lobbying EU Institutions

EAVI ACTIVITIES

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EU Funding Opportunities

Services to Members

Organisation of Events

Project-byproject approach

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FINANCIAL RESOURCES

HUMAN RESOURCES

LEGITIMACY

CREDIBILITY

PRE-REQUISITES

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EAVI SecretariatEAVI Secretariat

Paolo CelotPaolo CelotSecretary GeneralSecretary GeneralEAVI (European Viewers Association)EAVI (European Viewers Association)Rond Point Schuman 9/16Rond Point Schuman 9/161040 Bruxelles1040 BruxellesTel. (32 2) 282 0086Tel. (32 2) 282 0086info@eavi.orginfo@eavi.org

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Benefits of joining EAVIBenefits of joining EAVI Regular information on European initiatives that Regular information on European initiatives that

concern viewers interestsconcern viewers interests

Participation in dialogue with the European institutionsParticipation in dialogue with the European institutions defending the interests of viewersdefending the interests of viewers drawing attention to the viewers in Community policiesdrawing attention to the viewers in Community policies guaranteeing access to Community Funding programmesguaranteeing access to Community Funding programmes strengthening the role of viewers in European decision makingstrengthening the role of viewers in European decision making  

Support to identifying and introducing practical Support to identifying and introducing practical solutions at national levelsolutions at national level exchanges of experience, identification of best practices and exchanges of experience, identification of best practices and

transfers of know-how between organisationstransfers of know-how between organisations joint initiativesjoint initiatives

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Benefits of joining EAVIBenefits of joining EAVI

Support for development of European projectsSupport for development of European projects early information on Community calls for proposalsearly information on Community calls for proposals access to a network of potential partners throughout access to a network of potential partners throughout

Europe Europe

   Development of a network of contacts and Development of a network of contacts and

exchanges of viewsexchanges of views

Support for participation in European campaignsSupport for participation in European campaigns

Greater international visibility and prestige for the Greater international visibility and prestige for the organisationorganisation a European platform for elected officialsa European platform for elected officials International Conferences and eventsInternational Conferences and events

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FOUNDING Members

EFFECTIVE Members (Viewers or consumers organisations active in the field of viewers interests)

ASSOCIATE Members (public or private institutions supporting the association)

OBSERVERS EU Institutions representatives

Articles of Association Articles of Association StructureStructure

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EXECUTIVE COUNCILEXECUTIVE COUNCIL

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Individuals (members or not)

President of the Scientific Committee

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Current Current compositioncomposition of the Executive Councilof the Executive Council Uwe Hasebrink, HambourgUwe Hasebrink, Hambourg ( (President)President) Paolo Baldi, Geneve (Vice-president)Paolo Baldi, Geneve (Vice-president) José Manuel Tornero, Barcelona (Vice-José Manuel Tornero, Barcelona (Vice-

president)president) Paolo Celot, Brussels (Secretary Paolo Celot, Brussels (Secretary

General)General) Richard Collins, LondonRichard Collins, London Bernd Holznagel, MunsterBernd Holznagel, Munster Marialina Marcucci, LuccaMarialina Marcucci, Lucca Marco Ricceri, RomaMarco Ricceri, Roma

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