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EUROPEAN COMMISSION – EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS DG Social Protection and Social Integration Social protection and Inclusion Policies Unit RESTRICTED CALL FOR PROPOSALS - VP/2003/023 UNDER BUDGET LINE B3-4105 for transnational exchange projects under the Community Action Programme to Combat Social Exclusion 2002-2006 (under 2003 Budget Line B3-4105) Transnational Exchange Programme – Phase II TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT ............................................................................... 4 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE CALL ....................................................................................... 4 3. A PHASED APPROACH............................................................................................... 5 4. ANALYSIS OF THE SELECTION OF PROPOSALS...................................................... 5 4.1. List of selected projects divided up by country applying ................................. 9 5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSALS SELECTED IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS VP/2003/023..................................................... 11 5.1. ADIE – ASSOCIATION POUR LE DROIT A L'INITIATIVE ECONOMIQUE ................................................................................................... 12 5.2. AYUNTAMIENTO DE BARCELONA - SECTOR DE SERVICIOS PERSONALES .................................................................................................... 14 5.3. ARBEITERWOHLFAHRT BEZIRKSVERBAND OSTWESTFALEN-LIPPE E.V. (AWO)..................................................................................................... 17 5.4. ASSOCIACIÓN DE MUJERES PARA LA REINSERCIÓN LABORAL (SURT)............................................................................................................ 20 5.5. CITY OF MALMÖ – CITY DISTRICT OF KIRSEBERG ........................................... 22 5.6. COMBAT POVERTY AGENCY ............................................................................ 26 5.7. COMUNE DI FORLI ............................................................................................ 28 5.8. CRUZ ROJA ESPAÑOLA..................................................................................... 31 5.9. DIÖZESAN-CARITASVERBAND FÜR DAS ERZBISTUM KÖLN E.V. ...................... 34 5.10. EURODIACONIA ................................................................................................ 37 5.11. REVES – EUROPEAN NETWORK OF CITIES AND REGIONS FOR THE SOCIAL ECONOMY..................................................................................... 40 5.12. EUROPEAN SOCIAL NETWORK ......................................................................... 44 5.13. FIC - FAGLIGT INTERNATIONALT CENTER FOR UDDANNELSE.......................... 47 5.14. FUNDACIÓN SECRETARIADO GENERAL GITANO............................................... 49 5.15. GIUNTA REGIONALE D'ABRUZZO – DIREZIONE QUALITÀ DELLA VITA – SERVIZIO PROGRAMMAZIONE POLITICHE SOCIALI................................ 52 5.16. HOME START INTERNATIONAL......................................................................... 55 5.17. INCLUSION EUROPE - THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF SOCIETIES OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THEIR FAMILIES................................................................................................ 57 5.18. Leeds City Council.......................................................................................... 60 5.19. MOUVEMENT ATD QUART MONDE FRANCE ................................................... 63 5.20. NHS HEALTH SCOTLAND................................................................................. 66 5.21. NPOE - NEDERLANDS PLATFORM OUDEREN EN EUROPA ................................ 69 2/103 5.22. Overførstergården ........................................................................................... 71 5.23. PRISMA.......................................................................................................... 74 5.24. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CYCLADES S.A................................... 76 5.25. REGIONE MARCHE ANCONA................................................................... 78 5.26. SRZ STADT + REGIONALFORSCHUNG GMBH................................................... 82 5.27. STIFTELSEN KVINNOFORUM............................................................................. 89 5.28. UNIVERSITÀ DI ROMA TRE - DIPARTIMENTO DI FILOSOFIA .............................. 91 5.29. UNIVERSITY OF HAMBURG............................................................................... 95 5.30. UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK ...................................................................... 98 5.31. Work Research Institute Oslo ....................................................................... 100 3/103 1. INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT At the Lisbon European Council in 2000 an Open Method of Coordination was established in order to make a decisive impact on the eradication of poverty and social exclusion by 2010. Key elements in the Open Method include agreement by Member States on common objectives in the fight against poverty and social exclusion, the development of common indicators to measure progress, the development of two yearly National Action Plans, regular monitoring and analysis of progress and the exchange of learning and best practice. The Open Method is underpinned by a five year, € 75 million Community Action Programme to encourage cooperation between Member States and acceding, candidate and EFTA/EEA countries to combat social exclusion. 64 projects were selected to participate in an initial preparatory Phase, Phase I. This has now been completed and following a further selection process 31 projects have now been chosen to receive support for a further 2 year period, beginning in December 2003. This programme, which came into operation in January 2002 is intended as a key tool to support and advance the implementation of the Open Method of Coordination through supporting cooperation which will enable the Community and the Member States to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of policies to combat social exclusion. In 2002 a Transnational Exchange Programme was put in place under Strand 2 of the Community action programme. In April 2002 the Commission launched a call for proposals inviting applications from partnerships wishing to develop transnational exchange and cooperation projects. 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE CALL The exchange programme is intended to encourage the exchange of learning and good practice on policies and programmes that can contribute to preventing and eradicating poverty and social exclusion. A related aim is to mobilise and involve a wide range of different actors. Thus applications had to come from partnerships involving partners based in at least 3 Member States. Partners could include national, local and regional authorities, bodies responsible for combating social exclusion, social partners, social service providers, non governmental organisations, universities and research institutes, national statistical offices and the media. Proposals were particularly encouraged from partnerships which involve actors from several different sectors and which combine partners who are both involved in policy making at national, regional or local level with those who have direct experience of combating poverty and social exclusion on the ground. 4/103 3. A PHASED APPROACH The Transnational Exchange Programme is being implemented in two phases: an initial preparatory phase of 9 months followed by the main phase of up to 2 years. Following an open Call for Proposals (VP/2002/010) last year 64 transnational exchange projects were selected to take part in Phase I. Actions under this phase are for 9 months and most started in December 2003. During Phase I the selected projects are expected to concentrate on: taking stock of existing knowledge and policy developments in relation to the issue projects have chosen to investigate; fostering the development of a transnational and multisectoral partnership which will provide the basis for longer term co-operation and exchange; and defining objectives and developing proposals for a clear programme of further work for up to two years. However, subsidy agreements will be signed for one year and will be subject to an annual and conditional renewal. The projects selected all address important issues that have emerged from the National Action Plans on poverty and social exclusion prepared by Member States. Some projects are concerned with the exchange of learning on particular policy areas, while others are examining the development of institutional approaches which can underpin social inclusion policies. This compendium gives provides information about the 31 selected projects under Phase II with a view to facilitating exchange of learning between the selected projects and also with other interested actors. 4. ANALYSIS OF THE SELECTION OF PROPOSALS 63 applications were received millions by the closing date for applications of 20th June 2003. Following a rigorous evaluation procedure 31 proposals were selected for funding originating from the 15 Member States and Norway. Based on the nationality of the promoters of selected projects the United Kingdom (5) Ihave the most projects selected, followed by Italy and Spain (4). With the exception of Finland, Luxembourg and Portugal all Member States and Norway have at least one project selected. Perhaps even more significant is the extent of the involvement of Member States as partners in applications. 60% of Member

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