Summer School on EU Economic Integration and Regional Development

Target group
The programme is addressed to:
• public officials working primarily in the field of EU regional integration policies in the local, regional or national administrations, coming from the EU-27, candidate or potential candidate countries, who therefore require a detailed overview of European and regional issues;
• social scientists, economists and other professionals from non-governmental organisations or think tanks, who wish to enhance their skills and specialise in the field of European integration and regional development policies;
• officers working for regional development agencies or bodies promoting business for SMEs (such as Chambers of Commerce, regional parliaments, etc.) dealing with European economics;
• graduate students wishing to acquire greater and more competitive personal competences, beneficial for a future career in academia or even practice-orientated professions.

Description
During this Summer School, in the first part of the week the main principles of economic integration and regional development and drivers in the EU will be introduced; regional economic policies in the EU will then be progressively presented. The second part will illustrate how regions may steer their own economic destiny and enhance territorial cohesion by making use of the available resources and EU supportive actions. In the final part of the Summer School, the new perspectives of regional development and policy in the EU will be discussed and analysed.

Learning methodology
A variety of training methods will be used throughout the Summer School, such as lectures and presentations, workshops, case studies and interactive discussions. Specific material on topics will be provided for each participant (seminar kit) before the start of the Summer School, as well as web links to all of the documentation (Reader). Participants will be able to receive practical advice, exchange experiences and establish contacts for local and regional partnerships and strategies. The Summer School will offer participants a unique opportunity to network with peers with the same interests and from various nationalities, thus giving them the potential to identify new partners for future projects.

Objectives
Taking into account the current economic climate, the challenges it involves, the EU 2020 growth strategy and the impact of its implementation on regional policies, the Summer School aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the regional and economic integration process in the EU, as well as a clear overview of the EU policy instruments in place to strengthen regional development. The principles of the complexity of the European economic integration system will be explained in an accessible way, thus allowing those not familiar with the topic to enhance their knowledge and knowhow. In collaboration with European Institute of Public Administration Institut européen d’administration publique

Seminar venue
Escola d’Administració Pública de Catalunya
c/ Girona, 20
08010 Barcelona (ES)

Working language
The seminar will be conducted in English.

Registration
• Participation fee: €1050 (includes: documentation, 5 coffee breaks, a welcome cocktail and a certificate of attendance). Accommodation and travel costs are at the expenses of the participants or their administration.
• EIPA offers its members a reduction of 10% of the registration fee. For details, please click here.
• EIPA offers an early-bird discount of €95 for prompt registration (before 1 June 2012)
• Deadline for registration: 15 June 2012
• The number of participants is limited. (we will not accept any registration once the places available are covered)
• Payment: you should pay after having received the confirmation of your registration and before the seminar. Please indicate the method of payment on the registration form. For cancellations received 15 days before the seminar date, we will have to charge an administration fee of €150 unless an alternative participant is nominated.

Hotel reservations
The EIPA Barcelona will be pleased to make reservations for you at one of these two hotels (where special rates are applied for EIPA participants):
• Hotel Silken Havana****
C/Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 668, 08010 – Barcelona (ES)
www.hoteles-silken.com  
Rates: €130 Double room for single use, breakfast buffet included (8% VAT included)
€145 Double room, breakfasts buffet included (8% VAT included)
• Hotel Europark NN ***
Aragó, 323-325. 08009 Barcelona
www.nnhotels.com  
Rates: €109 Double room for single use, breakfast buffet included (+ 8% VAT)
€135 Double room, breakfasts buffet included (+ 8% VAT)
Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate the name of the hotel, the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form as well as the type of room. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note that if you register after the deadline, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed.

Do not consider yourself registered as long as you have not received an e-mail from us.