A TNM Focused on Collaboration and Progress
Over three days, partners exchanged updates on project progress and worked on several key themes:
Financial Management : A budget reallocation was discussed to adjust resources for each city in preparation for 2025 initiatives.
Project Communication : Each partner shared local and collective communication strategies to enhance the visibility of the Breaking Isolation network.
Status of Experimentations : Cities presented their progress since the previous TNM in December, including selected experimentations and initial field tests.
Co-Creation of Tools Against Isolation : Collaborative efforts led to the design and structuring of practical tools to better support isolated individuals.
Towards Integrated Action Plans : Initial discussions on future Integrated Action Plans were launched, based on a model proposed by Christophe Gouache, a European expert from the URBACT program.
Moments of Discovery and Inspiration
Beyond collaborative work, the TNM also allowed participants to explore Bijelo Polje and its social initiatives:
Cultural Immersion : Delegates enjoyed local specialties during traditional meals, fostering informal exchanges in a warm setting.
Heritage Exploration : A city tour and a visit to a local exhibition provided deeper insights into Bijelo Polje’s history and traditions.
Inspiring Encounters : Participants visited several organizations committed to social inclusion, such as a senior club and a retirement home, gaining valuable perspectives for future initiatives.
Full Speed Ahead to the Experimentation Phase!
With the conclusion of this meeting, the Breaking Isolation network now enters a crucial phase: the on-the-ground experimentation of selected actions, set to begin in June-July 2025. This step will help assess and refine solutions before their integration into the Integrated Action Plans, which will be deployed by late 2025 – early 2026 to influence local public policies sustainably.
Once again, this TNM showcased the strength of collaboration within the URBACT program: uniting efforts, sharing experiences, and innovating together to break social isolation.
