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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    Realising the opportunities of EU Procurement Directives

    I have spent much of the last ten years undertaking work around public procurement and local economic development. The emphasis of that work has largely been around measuring the impact the significant amount spent procuring goods and services in the United Kingdom has in local economic, social and environmental terms; and also in shifting the behaviour of procurement teams in local municipalities so that they undertake procurement more progressively and innovatively.

     

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  • Realising the opportunities of EU Procurement Directives

    I have spent much of the last ten years undertaking work around public procurement and local economic development. The emphasis of that work has largely been around measuring the impact the significant amount spent procuring goods and services in the United Kingdom has in local economic, social and environmental terms; and also in shifting the behaviour of procurement teams in local municipalities so that they undertake procurement more progressively and innovatively.

     

    sbamber

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  • Realising the opportunities of EU Procurement Directives

    I have spent much of the last ten years undertaking work around public procurement and local economic development. The emphasis of that work has largely been around measuring the impact the significant amount spent procuring goods and services in the United Kingdom has in local economic, social and environmental terms; and also in shifting the behaviour of procurement teams in local municipalities so that they undertake procurement more progressively and innovatively.

     

    sbamber

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  • Realising the opportunities of EU Procurement Directives

    I have spent much of the last ten years undertaking work around public procurement and local economic development. The emphasis of that work has largely been around measuring the impact the significant amount spent procuring goods and services in the United Kingdom has in local economic, social and environmental terms; and also in shifting the behaviour of procurement teams in local municipalities so that they undertake procurement more progressively and innovatively.

     

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  • What do European consumers want on their plate today?

    A growing global movement recognizes that the current complexity of food systems based on economies of scale is causing economical, societal and environmental challenges to cities and rural areas. Simultaneously, consumer awareness of food quality, security and health is demanding alternative food systems. The good news is that not only do many farmers want to provide high quality products that are known to be healthy and safe, it is also better business for them. Closer links between rural areas and nearby cities are not only societally and environmentally beneficial, but also ensure regional economic development. Agri-Urban, a new URBACT project, will rethink agri-food production in small and medium-sized cities that have a relative specialization in this area, in order to increase transparency in the European food system. 

    Miguel Sousa

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  • What do European consumers want on their plate today?

    A growing global movement recognizes that the current complexity of food systems based on economies of scale is causing economical, societal and environmental challenges to cities and rural areas. Simultaneously, consumer awareness of food quality, security and health is demanding alternative food systems. The good news is that not only do many farmers want to provide high quality products that are known to be healthy and safe, it is also better business for them. Closer links between rural areas and nearby cities are not only societally and environmentally beneficial, but also ensure regional economic development. Agri-Urban, a new URBACT project, will rethink agri-food production in small and medium-sized cities that have a relative specialization in this area, in order to increase transparency in the European food system. 

    Miguel Sousa

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