Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    Harnessing Innovation in Getafe: A Strategic Deep Dive into the Future of Urban Energy

    Written by Vanya Vandova

     

    As the Leading Partner of the EmPowerIngUs network under the URBACT IV Programme, the Municipality of Getafe (EMSV) has established itself as a pioneer in tackling modern urban challenges. By spearheading this international collaboration, Getafe provides the strategic framework and proven expertise necessary to guide partner cities toward sustainable energy solutions. A primary objective of the network is to identify "hidden" energy poverty that standard statistics might miss, allowing for more targeted local administration measures. The city’s proactive leadership was recently on full display during a high-intensity "Deep Dive" into urban resilience held from November 5th to 8th, 2024. During this Transnational meeting, a delegation from Pomorie Municipality, led by the Mayor Ivan Aleksiev, joined partners from Portugal, Belgium, and Greece to transition from theoretical discussions to concrete, data-driven social planning.



     

    Chiara.Lucchini

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    Monica.nagore@gmail.com

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  • Nyíregyháza's Employment Forum: Bringing labour market stakeholders together for lasting change

    How a collaborative governance model developed in Nyíregyháza became the inspiration for a transfer network.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Network4Work partners launch transfer journey in Nyíregyháza

    The first transnational meeting laid the foundations for transferring Nyíregyháza's Employment Forum model to the network partners.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Network4Work launched to strengthen local employment governance across Europe

    Seven European partners join forces to transfer and adapt Nyíregyháza's Employment Forum model for tackling local labour market challenges.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • COMMUNICATION AS LEGACY

    Outcomes from the joint EmpowerIngUs + Hydro-Heritage Cities online workshop on communication. Authored by Chiara Lucchini. 

    Christos Giovanopoulos

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