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Partnerships for Employment Growth and Society Cohesion.
Gdansk Local Partnership Network
Pomorskie Region, Poland
Regional Information and Support Center for NGOs
• since 1993
• independent, civic organization acting for public benefit
• informs, advises, trains as well initiates partnerships in solving social problems through which supports the local development
• regional, national and international level
• Pomorskie Region - ca. €370 M from ESF in the programming period 2007-2013
• 2006 – the concept of implementation of the ESF through Poviat Partnerships
• in all 20 poviats Workgroups were created which aim was to prepare Poviat Programs for Employment Growth and Society Cohesion
• such Programs were created and are the basis of assessment of the projects (20 additional points for conformity with the Program - strategic criteria)
Partnerships for Employment Growth and Society Cohesion
• aim: Workgroups -> Poviat Partnerships (responsible for social development programs)
• different stages in different poviats (in one: first Partnership then Program)
• Support from the regional authorities:PLN 1M in 2008PLN 2M in 2009
• needs: integration, trainings
• problem: ESF resources for the whole Region, not poviats(10 points for the strategic criteria)
Partnerships for Employment Growth and Society Cohesion
• Gdańsk - ca. 500,000 citizens; 30 districts
• in 12 districts – Local Partnerships
Gdansk Local Partnerships Network
• created in 2007
• a cooperation platform of many organizations
• new strategy for involving and mobilizing community
• equal chances and integration of the inhabitants of Wrzeszcz with new inhabitants in this area (big new residential project pending – e.g. Brewery, Barracks)
Partnerships for Wrzeszcz
• up to date web portal
• stimulation of activity of citizens in Wrzeszcz (wandering in Wrzeszcz; one minute movies workshops; local citizens group)
• museum of Wrzeszcz stories
• map of community needs
• strategy for the years 2009-2013 (e.g. Neighbour House)
Partnerships for Wrzeszcz
Gdansk Local Partnerships Network
Set up: 2009
Leaders:
• Regional Information and Support Centre for NGOs
• Gdansk Social Innovation Foundation
• Municipality of Gdańsk (financing)
Aims: • support and development of mutual cooperation • support local development in chosen areas of Gdansk • mutual initiatives and counteracting social disintegration
Gdansk Local Partnerships Network
Activities:
• integration
• exchange of knowledge and good practices
• 3 projects – financing of Local Partnerships
• Gdańsk Leaders School
Plans:
• EURO 2012 & European Capitol of Culture 2016
• change of the district borders -> increase of citizens participation (only 12 District Councils)
• participations of institutions and entrepreneurs
Gdansk Local Partnerships Network
Problems:
• lack of mature, developed partners in many districts
• competition instead of cooperation
• financing
• institutions: focus on branches, not districts
Thank you for your attention!
Marcin Dejna
marcin.dejna@rci.org.pl
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