Networks and cities' news

Nine cities to link issues of public procurement and gender equality

The GenProcure Action Planning Network (APN) is focused on the thematic topic of Gender Responsive Public Procurement. Over the next two years and until December 2025, it will seek to support nine partner cities to develop Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) that enable gender equality to be a key consideration in Public Procurement. Public Procurement is the process utilised by public authorities, including local municipalities and regional governments, to spend money on the goods, services and works that they require to function effectively. Public procurement spreads from the design of goods and services to the tendering of opportunities to the monitoring of outputs and outcomes.

Empowering communities through URBACT Local Groups

URBACT Local Groups (ULGs) are a cornerstone of our projects. ULGs are vital in fostering a participatory approach at the local level, ensuring that communities actively contribute to urban development. As we embark on the Activation Stage of our projects, a vast number of ULGs have been created among the Beyond the Urban partner territories, and First ULG meetings have taken place, starting to empower their communities:

ECONNECTING’s second Transnational Meeting in CIM Viseu Dao Lafoes

CIM Viseu Dão Lafões recently hosted the 2nd meeting of the ECONNECTING network, which central theme was "30 Minute Territories and Strategies for Humanized Mobility." Over the course of two days, participants delved into discussions on good practices implemented by CIM Viseu Dão Lafões and exchanged ideas and challenges faced by each partner in their respective territories.

Unveiling Our Two-Pager Infographic #1

We are happy to present a comprehensive snapshot of C4TALENT through our newly crafted two-pager infographic. As we embark on this transformative journey, it's essential to encapsulate the essence of our initiative, its objectives, and its potential impact succinctly.

Unlocking Potential: C4TALENT Baseline Study Approved!

We're thrilled to announce that the Baseline Study of C4TALENT has been officially approved! This green light signals a significant milestone, propelling us forward into the next phase of our journey.

Beyond the Urban starts walking at Vic's TNM

Today marks the official launch of URBACT: Beyond the Urban, an ambitious three-year program aimed at fostering a more competitive, sustainable, and inclusive Europe by addressing key challenges in urban-rural connectivity. The initiative is funded by the EU through URBACT, and is led by Creacció Agència d’Emprenedoria, Innovació i Coneixement, headquartered in Vic, bringing together a consortium of ten partners from across Europe, including Bram (France), Bucharest (Romania), Hradec (Czechia), Kocani (North Macedonia), Machico (Madeira), Mátészalka (Hungary), Santa Maria da Feira (Portugal), Tartu (Estonia), and Treviso (Italy).