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10 Reasons Why…. Cities Should Interpret Their Spend Analysis

At the second Transnational Meeting of the Making Spend Matter Network held in Kavala in June 2019, our partners shared how they have used the Spend Analysis Methodology to understand the procurement spend of their own Municipalities by geography, by sector, and in business type terms.

EcoCore Core Network Meeting in Pärnu: Leveraging Innovation Ecosystem to Drive Regional Development and Harness Green Transition Opportunities

The picturesque city of Pärnu recently played host to the EcoCore network's transnational meeting and city learning visit which tool place on 21^st and 22^nd May 2024.  The event brought together key stakeholders from across EcoCore partner regions to discuss sustainable development, regional cooperation, and digital innovation. The agenda was packed with insightful presentations, workshops, and site visits, providing a comprehensive overview of Pärnu’s strategies and challenges in becoming a model of regional sustainability and digital excellence. Here's a summary of the highlights and key takeaways from the two-day event.

Piraeus Hosts Third Transnational Meeting of URBACT 'Cities After Dark'

Breaking stereotypes: The triumph of a disability inclusion

In this article we would like to delve into a success story led by our DIGI-INCLUSION Network Partner, the Municipality of Torres Vedras (Portugal), who were also responsible for hosting the  Transnational Partner Meeting during last April. 

More specifically, we would like to emphasise the role of Leonel Alves, who, during the Transnational Meeting in Torres Vedras, shared with the partnership his story about having a disability and being digitally included. During the meeting he was accompanied by Fernando Martins, teacher in the Secondary School Henriques Nogueira.

SCHOOLHOOD’s first stop on its journey to safe, green and happy ways to school

Last year around summertime, SCHOOLHOODs started its journey to improve the way our children are going to school. With the Baseline Study and Network Roadmap in place, we formed a timetable with 4 service lines and 9 stops to arrive at our vision: safe, green and happy ways to school for our pupils. After a period of intensive work from January to March 2024, we took a look back at our challenges and achievements in our first Quarterly Network Report - analysis & vision.