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Seminar EU Funding Opportunities for Migration Maastricht (NL), 25 – 26 February 2010 OBJECTIVES / TARGET GROUP / METHODOLOGY The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) is organising a seminar on “EU Funding Opportunities for Migration”, which will take place at EIPA in Maastricht (NL) on 25-26 February 2010.

Objectives: This seminar will focus on the four financial instruments of the Framework Programme entitled: “Solidarity and management of migration flows for the period 2007-2013”.
In particular, it will cover the funding mechanisms for integration, asylum, integrated management of external borders and return.

It will also explore complementary funding possibilities such as the European Social Fund (ESF) and the EC-UN funding initiative.

The emphasis will be put on strengthening capacity building of the destination countries.
This seminar will offer practical guidance on access to EU funding opportunities for migration, as well as providing an insight into the actual implementation of administering the funds by the competent authorities.

This seminar will provide an excellent platform for participants to exchange experiences and best practices.

Target Group: The seminar is aimed at public officials from national, regional and local authorities of the EU Member States, and in particular managing authorities.
It is also of interest to NGOs, the private sector and practitioners.
Content: The following topics will be covered: An overview of the Community financial instruments for migration in the hosting countries The EU Integration Fund in action: guidelines and practical examples EU policy and funding for the integration of migrants in Italy (case study) Applying for EU funding: the project cycle management approach Good practices: an evaluation of the use of the European Refugee Fund Financing of actions regarding external borders and return management Evaluation and selection of projects to be managed by the European Commission Opportunities within the European Social Fund (2007-2013) The EC-UN Joint Migration and Development initiative and best funded projects THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2010 FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2010 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME 09.00 Registration 09.15 Opening of the seminar Ms Katerina-Marina Kyrieri, Lecturer, European Policies Unit, EIPA, Maastricht (NL) 09.15 Good practices: An evaluation of the use of the European Refugee Fund Mr Francesco Castellani, Programme Manager, The Danish Institute for Human Rights, Department for Freedoms & Civic Participation, Copenhagen (DK) Introduction to the objectives and Methodology of the Seminar 09.30 An overview of the Community financial instruments for 10.30 Coffee/tea break migration Ms Katerina-Marina Kyrieri 10.30 Coffee/tea break 11.00 The EU Integration Fund in action: Guidelines and practical examples Ms Mireille Van Der Graaf, WelcomEurope Consultancy, Consultant EU Funding, Paris, (FR) 12.15 EU policy and funding for the integration of migrants in Italy (case study) Mr Salvatore Petronella, Migration Policy Expert, Regional Office of Puglia, Brussels (BE) 13.15 Lunch 14.30 Applying for EU Funding: the project cycle management approach Ms Cristiana Turchetti, National Expert, European Public Management Unit, EIPA, Maastricht (NL) 15.30 Group Picture (venue: EIPA reception) and Coffee/tea break 16.00 Simulation exercise on drafting a proposal Ms Cristiana Turchetti 17.15 Asessment of the proposals in plenary -18.00 Ms Cristiana
 Turchetti 20.00 Dinner at a local restaurant 11.00 Financing of actions regarding external borders and return management Mr Doede Ackers, European Commission, Unit C4, Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security, Brussels (BE) 12.30 Evaluation and selection of projects to be managed directly by the Commission Ms Ingrida Seduikyte, European Commission, Unit C4, Directorate –General Justice, Freedom and Security, Brussels (BE) 13.00 Lunch 14.15 Opportunities within the European Social Fund (ESF) 2007 – 2013 Mr Ulrich Raiser, Office of the Commissioner for Integration and Migration of the Berlin Senate, Berlin (DE) 15.15 Coffee/tea break 15.45 The EC-UN Joint Migration and Development initiative and best funded projects Ms Cécile Riallant, Migration and Development Adviser, UNDP, Brussels Office (BE) 16.45 Evaluation of the seminar 17.00 End of the seminar GENERAL INFORMATION Programme The programme will commence on Thursday, 25 February at 09.15 and finish on Friday, 26 February at 17.00 hrs.
Seminar venue The seminar will take place at the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA), O.L.

Vrouweplein 22, NL-6211 HE Maastricht, tel.

: +31.43.3296.222, fax: +31.43.3296.296.

Working language The seminar will be conducted in English.

Fee The participation fee is € 750 and includes participation in the seminar, documentation, two lunches, a dinner and refreshments.

Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.
EIPA offers its members a reduction of 10% of the registration fee.

This reduction is available to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s member countries (i.e.

AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, ES, SE, UK).

Officials of EU Institutions, bodies and Agencies which have signed a framework contract under LOT 8 are entitled to a 20% discount.
This applies to officials coming from the following EU Institutions: European Commission, European Parliament, Committee of the Regions, Council of the European Union, European Economic and Social Committee; and European Agencies: Translation Centre (CDT), European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR), European Environment Agency (EEA), European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), European Medicines Agency (EMEA), European Railway Agency (ERA), European Training Foundation (ETF), European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI), European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OHSA).
Other EU agencies not listed above may benefit from this discount through DG ADMIN, European Commission.

If you are eligible for a discount, please tick the box in the registration form.

Please note that reductions cannot be accumulated.

For more information, please visit EIPA’s website: www.eipa.eu (FAQ- special discounts).

Hotel reservations The European Institute of Public Administration will be pleased to make reservations for you at a hotel in Maastricht.
We have made a block booking at two hotels in Maastricht: Hotel Beaumont**** (http://www.

beaumont.nl), at a rate of € 99,77 p.p.p.n.

(incl.

breakfast and tourist tax (please note this is rate 2009)) and Grand Hotel de l’Empereur **** (http://www.hotel-empereur.nl), at a rate of € 108,27 p.p.p.n.

(incl.

breakfast and tourist tax (please note this is rate 2009)).
Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate the name of the hotel and the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form.

Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out.

Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed.

Meals All meals will be served at the Institute’s restaurant.

Should you require a special menu (e.g.


vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme Organiser so that this can be arranged.

Registration Kindly complete the registration form and return it before 8 February 2010 to Ms Nicolette Brouwers, Programme Organiser, European Institute of Public Administration, P.O.

Box 1229, NL-6201 BE Maastricht, tel.

: +31.43.3296.245, fax: +31.43.3296.296, e-mail: n.brouwers@eipa.eu.
You can also submit the online registration form which can be found on EIPA’s website: www.eipa.eu (Training and Research).

Your name and address will be part of EIPA’s database for our mailing purpose only.

If you do not wish to be included in our mailing database, please tick the box on the registration form.

Confirmation Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.

Payment Prior payment is a condition for participation.
Please indicate the method of payment on the registration form.

In any case, the participant or his/her administration will receive an invoice for the payment of the registration fee.

For administrative reasons, there will be a charge of € 150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins.

There is no charge for qualified substitute participants.

Cancellation policy EIPA reserves the right to cancel the seminar up to two weeks before the starting date.
EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, hotel, etc.).

For EIPA’s cancellation policy, please visit our website www.

eipa.eu (legal notice).

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REGISTRATION FORM EU Funding Opportunities for Migration Maastricht (NL), 25-26 February 2010 Surname: ............................................................................................... .....................................................................
Title: .......................... M/F First name: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Current position: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Organisation: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Department: .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Work address: ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Postal code & town: ........................................................................... Country: ................................................................................................ Tel.
no: ..................................................................................................... Fax no: .................................................................................................... E-mail address: ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Payment p:\1032301 The participation fee includes participation in the seminar, documentation, 2 lunches, a dinner and beverages € 750 Discount of 10% (Please check first the conditions at www.eipa.eu (FAQ – special discounts) discount Method of payment Bank transfer The participants or their administration will receive an invoice for the payment of the registration fee.
Invoice address (if different from the abovementioned address): .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... E-mail: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Credit card American Express Card Eurocard/Mastercard Visa Card Card no.
: ............................................................................. Expiry date: ......... / ......... Name Card holder: ................................................................................................................................. (in case this differs from above) Address Card holder: ............................................................................................................................ (in case this differs from above) Postal code: ......................................... Country: .................................................................................. (in case this differs from above) Card Validation Code: ................................................................................................ (the last three digits on the BACK of your card) (Exempt from VAT by virtue of Article 11, para.
1 (o), subpara.

2 of the Dutch Law on VAT of 1968) HOTEL RESERVATION Please reserve hotel accommodation for me at: Hotel Beaumont**** Grand Hotel de l’Empereur**** Date of arrival: ..........................................

Date of departure: .......................................... No.

of nights: ............... No hotel reservation required.
MEALS Lunch Day 1: Lunch Day 2: Dinner Day 1: will attend will attend will attend will not attend will not attend will not attend Vegetarian: Fish allowed: yes yes no As the number of places is limited, please return the completed registration form before 8 February 2010 to: Ms Nicolette Brouwers, European Institute of Public Administration, P.O.

Box 1229, NL-6201 BE Maastricht, tel.


: +31.43.3296 245, fax: +31.43.3296 296, e-mail: n.brouwers@eipa.eu Your name and address will be part of EIPA’s database for our mailing purpose only.

if you do not want to be included in our mailing database.

Please tick