Academy

# 2 / October 2009
The ECORYS Academy newsletter is issued two times a year by ECORYS.

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ECORYS

Headoffice:
PO BOX 4175
3006 AD Rotterdam
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ECORYS is an international company specialising in economic, spatial and social development. From 16 offices in 11 countries more than 600 experts work with clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors and apply our expertise to improve the economic and social conditions of the countries in which we live and have our offices; the European Union and its neighbouring states; developing countries, especially for poverty alleviation. ECORYS proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2009.
 
  New training course: Positioning for SF after 2013

European Cohesion Policy remains an important topic for EU Member States and regions. And not without reason: with a budget of over € 350 billion, the Cohesion and Structural Funds make up more than a third of the EU's budget. Cohesion and Structural Funds are viewed as a powerful instrument, not only for achieving greater convergence in economic development between Europe's regions but also for pursuing economic competitiveness more generally and for increasing sustainable development in the face of climate change.

However, the future of the Structural Funds beyond 2013 is uncertain. As the stakes are so high, the preparation for the new round of Structural Funds is already in full swing. How well is the territory you work in prepared to take full advantage of these Funds? How are you going to respond to fundamental changes in Cohesion policy? And, above all, what is needed to ensure that Cohesion policy works for your country, region or local area?

Our course ‘Positioning for Structural Funds after 2013’ will provide you with:

  • improved insight in the state of play on the Structural Funds and the possible ways forward;
  • increased ability to prepare 'future proof' positions on Structural Funds;
  • the ability to meet and team up with partners with similar interests and positions – and forge alliances;
  • increased capacity and confidence to participate in the upcoming debates and negotiations on the future of the Structural Funds.

This training is designed for senior European professionals, working in regional and national governments or (semi-) governmental bodies in the area of economic and social development, with current or future responsibilities in the preparation, management, implementation or evaluation of Structural and Cohesion Policies.

For more information, please contact info@ecorysacademy.com

 
Newsletter # 2 / October '09

Training offer
The ECORYS Academy offers training courses in the following fields:


ECORYS: 80th anniversary
ECORYS 80 yearsECORYS proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2009. Our company's history goes back to 1929, making us one of the oldest research and consulting companies in Europe.
To find out more about our history, please click here.