Ian Graham

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Ian Graham

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Available for Lead Expert role and Ad-hoc expertise missions

Validated Expert info

Expert can perform the Lead expert role and Ad hoc expertise missions at network and programme level in relation to:

  1. The design and delivery of (transnational) exchange and learning activities
  2. Thematic expertise:
    > Digital Transition
    > Social Innovation
    > Participatory Governance
    > Knowledge Economy
  3. Methods and tools for integrated and participatory approaches:
    > Integrated and participatory design of strategies
    > Sustaining engagement of stakeholders and translating strategies into actions

Summary

Expert in Sustainable Urban Development, participatory methods and co-design, facilitation of transnational events, workshops, panels and meetings (experienced and comfortable in the design and delivery for both in person, hybrid and online formats). I'm always open for a conversation about ideas and happy to share my insights and knowledge. I have particular expertise in digital inclusion, digital transition, city and social innovation, and action plan implementation.

I have worked in city and social innovation for 18 years, both directly for cities and as an independent consultant, expert and facilitator. I have a wide range of experience with URBACT and related programmes (eg UIA) and I have experience leading URBACT networks from both the "Expertise side" and the "city side" through three different types of network:
Digi-Inclusion and DigiPlace Action Planning Networks (Lead Expert)
Stay Tuned Implementation Network (Lead Expert) 
Genius Open Pilot Transfer Network (Lead Partner - overall project director for City of York, UK)

I have also done significant work at URBACT programme level, having been a Digital Support Expert during the pandemic, a Strategic Expert for Implementation, and also conducted Ad Hoc work for a variety of networks and topics, including TechRevolution, GenderedLandscape, Playful Paradigm, CITIES4CSR and TechTown.

I have also presented or led sessions at many flagship URBACT events, including:

City Festival 2022 - moderated the keynote panel on Human Centred Digital Transitions
eUniversity 2022 - Keynote presentation and discussion on Turning Ideas into Action
EWRC 2021 - moderated URBACT panel "Digital for the People – It’s more than Tech!"
eUniversity 2020 - eManager, presenting on Planning Actions
EWRC 2019 - panel moderation on URBACT Results Frameworks
EWRC 2018 - led URBACT Interactive Workshop on Implementation - "Turning Ideas into Action"
Summer University 2016 - group facilitator

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  • DIGI-INCLUSION

    DIGI-INCLUSION network aims to tackle social exclusion and boost digital inclusion not only by granting access to technology but by enabling people to develop the necessary skills and to become sufficiently empowered to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital world. 

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  • Stay Tuned

    European cities face higher levels of Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET) than their national averages, meaning that some urban areas have more ELET rates, than the countryside areas - contrary to the national trends of these cities' countires. This represents a serious challenge, as ELET has significant societal and individual consequences, such as a higher risk of unemployment, poverty, marginalization and social exclusion. Tackling this issue means breaking the cycle of deprivation and the intergenerational transmission of poverty and inequality.

    Closed
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  • DigiPlace

    Digi Place is an Action Planning Network that aims to set up an acceleration mechanism to enable cities to catch up the digitalisation opportunities in hard & soft infrastructure. Remove all the obstacles encountered by mid-sized cities in their digital journey: lack of strategic & global vision lack of technical and engineering capacities difficulties in incorporating the digital innovation. Municipalities need to guaranty the uptake of digital innovation by the local stakeholders: citizen and potential entrepreneurs.

    Closed
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