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Partners Dream

IHF

IHF, Institut de Haute Formation aux Politiques Communautaires asbl, is a non profit organisation established in Brussels (Belgium) in 2003. The principal aim of IHF is to provide the community (including non profit and local authorities) with assistance for the development of a wider international cooperation through activities of specialised training on European policies and the dissemination of European values. One of the means to reach this objective is the organisation of highly specialised courses and seminars focused at the development of European projects. The courses focus on EU Policies and Legislation, International Relations and Project Management, promoting the possibility to participate in EU-funded programmes. IHF organises also study groups to Brussels for young graduates, local authorities representatives, SMEs, Universities, promoting mobility activities at different training levels. Since 2004 IHF organised more than 40 study visits to Brussels for more than 500 people. IHF took part as associate partner in previous EU funded projects, contributing mainly to Disseminaton and exploitation activities. IHF provides further assistance through continuous monitoring of EU legislation and European Institution activities, and consequent spread of related information, assistance in the search for partners and building up of networks. Thanks to its presence in Brussels IHF asbl developed relevant experience in the organisation of Dissemination and Valorisation activities at EU level, through contacts with MEPs, other European associations and Institutions, stakeholders, consumers groups etc.

Cooperative Initiative Jeunes

Cooperative d'Initiatives Jeunes (CIJ) is a public-interest cooperative established in Corsica and several French territories (PACA, Guyana…). The cooperative implements an educational project on cooperation by concentrating its actions mainly in disadvantaged suburbs, and in particular in neighbourhoods defined as "sensitive urban areas" which are often presented as territories that accumulate difficulties. Its programme allows young people - aged 16 to 25 (disadvantaged youth, NEETs, apprentices) - to learn about their own cooperative, offering services to the neighbourhood population. CIJ's youth services introduce people to the democratic functioning of an enterprise, to the collective organisation of work, to cooperative management and the functioning of the market. The young people are supervised by facilitators, supported by a local committee that brings together employment professionals, vocational training centres, cooperatives and actors from the social economy sector. CIJ develops new approaches to enable disadvantaged young people to take control of their destiny through the development of a strong spirit of initiative and enterprise (SIE) and to become part of society. Finally, the CIJ enables disadvantaged young people to take control of their destiny through the development of a strong spirit of initiative.

Sud Concept

"Sud Concept" is a cooperative founded in 2008, as a consultancy office and training organization implemented in Corsica-PACA region , overseas departments and collaborating with groups of professionals from all over Europe taking advantage of virtual teams to overcome geographical or temporal separations. That conduct our cooperative to open officies in Italy and Slovakia. Our implementation allows us to have an expertise of the economic context in our territories. Sud Concept’s activity: • vocational training • engineering, support and evaluation of innovative projects • evaluation of devices and public policies, including social innovation • diagnosis / development consulting • territorial animation The cooperative works closely with Corsica Region, PACA region, state services (….), General Council, socio-professionals and associations to promote the development of employment and the qualification of employees and young people in order to anticipate and support the economic, social and demographic changes.

IDP

IDP, with branch offices in Italy and in Brussels, was established in 1996 by partners working since 1991 in Brussels in the frame of EU policies and EU funding programmes. It relies on more than 20 year experience in the development, submission and management of successful EU projects. Since 1999, IDP develops and carries out also specialised training courses for VET and Adult learners focused exclusively on EU related issues (EU Institutions, policies, programmes, project management etc), delivering an average of +1000 hrs/year of training to +550 adult attendees/year. IDP organises also study visits in Brussels to the EU Institutions or the participation of groups of AL to major EU events (such as the Open Days of DG Regio); moreover, it takes part in all EU events held in Brussels (Info days, conferences, meetings etc) and has regulars contacts with officers and representatives of Brussels-based Institutions, practitioners, associations and projects. As a training service provider, IDP organises, manages and delivers high quality specialised training for Local and other public authorities, focusing on the various aspects of project management, planning, financial management, implementation, fund-raising, etc In addition to serving the public and third sector, IDP offers services to institutional clients from both national and regional governments. Moreover, IDP is currently a contractor of the EU Institutions/Agencies having been awarded in 2010 two contracts on the basis of competitive bidding.

IT Solutions for All

IT Solutions for all is a non-profit organization based in Malaga, Spain, that seeks promoting training on ICT technologies for low-skilled people and disadvantaged groups. IT Solutions For All ‘s mission is to provide free technological consulting services and integral solutions in the field of information, communication and management tools to disadvantaged people in order to boost basic IT knowledge in modern technical environments. IT Solutions For All’s vision is achieving short-term sustainable impacts in the fields of Digital Skills and IT solutions, with efficient management of resources, active community participation and the involvement of public institutions. In Malaga, IT Solutions For All carries out different activities to convey the idea of improving quality of lifestyle by using ICT resources. We help individuals to work more effectively and efficiently, and provide better results. We believe and create on the Internet as a positive resource for million of people every day. Helping people to “better work, better life” is our common purpose and the way in which we contribute to society. This is what we do, this is what we care about, this is what we know all about.

RRA Severne Primorske

Regional Development Agency of Northern Primorska Ltd. Nova Gorica is located in Goriška region of West Slovenia. RDA was established by 6 municipalities in 1999 in order to unite all local, regional and national potentials and to realize development projects financed with national and international resources. The RDA covers an area of 6 municipalities. The area has 60.000 inhabitants. The main city is Nova Gorica with 32.000 inhabitants. THE MISSION OF RDA OF NORTHERN PRIMORSKA is to o stimulate development in economic, social, environmental and spatial area in Goriška statistical region; to prepare and implement Regional Development Program and other joint development programs; to gain national and international financing resources; to advise, stimulate and support local entrepreneurship. Different FIELDs OF WORK: • Local Business Centre stimulates development in SMEs and promotes innovative activities including new technologies in different fields; • Department for Regional Development and International Cooperation, which takes care of sustainable development in Goriška statistical region; • Project Office, which takes care of constant information to all target groups; • Department for Rural Development encourages the development of the countryside, seeks partnerships for implementation of developmental initiatives and takes care of the preparation and implementation of local developmental strategies.

Found.ation

Found.ation is an innovation management consulting firm that passionately transforms organizations and teams by activating new skills and disruptive methodologies. Originally established in 2011 as one of the first tech incubators in SE Europe, it has since developed to a fully-fledged consultancy for the evolving business world, uniquely positioned at the heart of the innovation landscape in Greece. We connect brands, startups, business leaders and young talent in order to create successful, future-ready companies in the tech space and across various industries. Since 2016, Found.ation is a strategic partner of EIT Digital, for Greece and other East Balkan countries.