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EUROPE DIRECT –
Carrefour europeo Emilia(by Andrea Poluzzi)
EUROPE DIRECT is an information and communication network on
European topics and policies set up for the public by the European
Commission - Directorate General Communication
Who we are
Who we are
EUROPE DIRECT – Carrefour europeo Emilia has been established in 1993
as part of the formerEuropean Carrefours Rural
Information Network
In May 2005 becomes a relay of the new European Network
EUROPE DIRECT
THE EUROPE THE EUROPE DIRECT DIRECT INFORMATION NETWORK INFORMATION NETWORK
RELAYSRELAYS
500 Relays in EU
49 in Italy
6 in Emilia-Romagna Region
Who we are
Our mission
EUROPE DIRECT information relays act as an interface
between EU and its citizens at local level.
The mission of the network is to distribute information
and advice about the European Union's policies, actively
promote local and regional debate about the European
Union, allow the European institutions to disseminate
local and regional information and give the public the
opportunity to send feedback to the European Union
institutions.
Where we work
Our Region: Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna comprises the two historic regions of Emilia and Romagna and is divided into 9 provinces.
It is bounded on the East by the Adriatic Sea, on the North by the Po river and on the South by the Appennine mountains.
Inhabitants 4.030.000
Area 22.123 sq. km (8.545 sq. mi) - 2003 census
Emilia-Romagna is one of the richest regions of Italy.
Where we work
Emilia-Romagna‘s main activities and products
• Agriculture
• Cattle and pig breeding
• Food industry
• Mechanical and automotive
• Tourism
Where we work
EUROPE DIRECT – Carrefour europeo Emilia is placed in Reggio Emilia town.
Reggio Emilia is the main town and the capital of Reggio Emilia Province.
Reggio Emilia town has 167 thousands inabitants, while the whoe province has 525 thousands inabitants (with 46 municipalities)
What we do
• Diffusion of information brochures and free consultation of several magazines and periodicals published by the European Commission
• Organisation of meetings, seminars and exhibitions; participation in fairs and expositions
• Travelling facilities for study and work trips throughout the European Union
What we do
• Technical advice aimed at the proposition of Europe projects;
• Search of partners to setting up and implementing European projects;
• Constant and direct assistance concerning the issues of EU laws, programmes and tenders;
• Set-up of various training courses related to the EU issue.
Our tools
Front office activities Newsletters and articles Collaboration with Media (press, radio, TV, web,
social network) Website www.europedirect-emilia.eu Seminars, meeting and debates Fairs and study visits Laboratorio Europa (Europe Workshop)
A place and an implement to build Europe ... together!
What is Laboratorio Europa?
Laboratorio Europa - “Europe Workshop” is an
exclusive structure, hosted by EUROPE DIRECT –
Carrefour europeo Emilia, created with the aim of
informing, making primary, intermediate, high school
students and teachers aware of, and leading them
through the discovery of Europe.
The StructureThe hub around which all the Laboratorio Europa’s activities spin is a purposely set and arranged workshop that hosts exposition paths, audio-visual supports and multimedia tools where pupils and teachers can participate in interactive activities, role games, debates, in order to learn about Europe in an informal way.
The activities A team of experts is available for the following activities:
Visits to Laboratorio Europa addressed to school classes;
Meetings and seminars on EU matters;
European projects of exchange among schools;
Training seminars for teachers and local administrators;
Follow-up courses, addressed to those teachers and
educational operators in search of up-dated information and
material.
Some figures
Since 1997 up to 2010:
2.500 teachers2.500 teachers
35.000 students35.000 students
The Partners
Laboratorio Europa is an initiative promoted by EUROPE DIRECT - Carrefour europeo Emilia in collaboration
with:
• Municipality of Reggio Emilia
• Provincial Education Authority of Reggio
Emilia
• Emilia-Romagna Regional Authority
• European Commission DG Communication
The agreement with the Provincial Education Authority of Reggio Emiliaand the Emilia-Romagna Regional Government
Since 1997 one or two teachers have been detaching to Laboratorio Europa by the Provincial Education Authority
According to those agreements, several follow-up training courses (Life long learning) for teachers and adult people have been organised on EU general or specific matters.
The European EurodeskNetwork
Since 2000 EUROPE DIRECT - Carrefour europeo EMILIA has been joining the European Network Eurodesk as Local Point of Reggio Emilia (IT031):• supported by the European Commission DG EAC;• deals with European Programmes for young people, professionals and decision maker in the youth field; • information structure of Youth in Action Programme.
Our Experiences/Projects withinLifelong Learning Programme
Grundtvig• Platform Dialogue (G. Learning Partnership)
• Intercultural Methods Of Community Development – IMCoD (G. Learning Partnership)
• Empowerment Paths for European Citizens – EP4EC (G. Workshop)
• Drawing Europe: A New Cartoon For Young Europeans (former Socrates programme–Accompanying Measures)
www.europedirect-emilia.eu
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