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Understanding Current Challenges to EU Trade Policy

Mon, 10/21/2013 - 22:00 to Tue, 10/22/2013 - 22:00

Target group
The seminar is targeted at civil servants from the EU Member States and from the partner States of the Union wishing to gain a better understanding of the current trends, challenges and dynamics in common commercial policy. Some places are also reserved for civil society representatives and representatives of sectoral interest groups.

European Union Civil Service Law

Sun, 10/20/2013 - 22:00 to Mon, 10/21/2013 - 22:00

The European Centre for Judges and Lawyers, EIPA Luxembourg, held a conference on 22 and 23 November 2012, on the theme ‘The European Union Civil Service Law’. This was a great success and attracted the enthusiasm of many participants, including judges from the European Union Civil Service Tribunal, the legal representatives of the European institutions, university professors and lawyers specialised in this field. In this context, EIPA wishes to repeat the experience, whilst offering a different format and exploring some of the specific points of the subject.

To Cooperate or to Merge Municipalities? That is the Question

Wed, 10/16/2013 - 22:00 to Thu, 10/17/2013 - 22:00

Target group
This seminar is designed for politicians and civil servants of municipalities that are discussing a cooperation (for instance in the field of shared services), or who are in the process of merging within a couple of years. Of course, other stakeholders involved in merging municipalities are also invited to participate in this seminar.

CAF 2013 Training Event: The Common Assessment Framework in Action

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 22:00 to Wed, 10/16/2013 - 22:00

The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is a total quality management (TQM) tool specifically designed for the development of TQM in public sector organisations, starting with a self-assessment of their organisational performance.
Since the launch of the first version in 2000 and revised versions in 2002 and 2006, around 3000 organisations in many European countries have implemented the CAF. This CAF training will be based on the CAF 2013 version.
The training will provide a more in-depth analysis of different aspects such as:

Local and Regional Authorities for International Development: Funding Opportunities for Decentralised Cooperation

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 22:00 to Mon, 10/14/2013 - 22:00

Target group

Contract Management - Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Mon, 10/14/2013 - 22:00

Target group
The workshop is intended for officials from national, sub-national and local authorities and other public bodies from the EU Member States and candidate countries and from EU institutions and agencies responsible for the management of PPP and other complex public procurement contracts awarded by their public body. It should also be of interest to private sector providers, professional advisers and academics.

The Infringement Procedure Under Articles 258-260 TFEU: A Practical Overview

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 22:00 to Mon, 10/14/2013 - 22:00

Target group
This intensive programme addresses all public sector employees, who are in charge of or involved in the transposition of EU law and/or preparing the defences of Member States in all stages of the infringement procedure, irrespective of the level of government or origin of the case (i.e. national, regional and local level). The programme is also relevant to private practicing lawyers, consultants and other interested actors from the private sector, who wish to update their knowledge of the infringement procedure and obtain a comprehensive overview.

Main Principles of EU Environmental Law

Wed, 10/09/2013 - 22:00 to Thu, 10/10/2013 - 22:00

Target group
Members of the judiciary, lawyers, civil servants and members of the public administrations as well as private sector actors with an interest in EU environmental law. A legal background is not necessary to attend the course.

Europe on the Internet: Finding your Way through the European Information Jungle

Wed, 10/09/2013 - 22:00 to Thu, 10/10/2013 - 22:00

Target group
All those who need to be able to find EU information quickly and/or to update their research skills in EU-related matters: EU officials, national civil servants, consultants, information professionals, documentalists, translators, as well as people working in the commercial sector and for NGOs.

State Aid: Energy and Environment - Review of Critical Issues

Mon, 10/07/2013 - 22:00 to Tue, 10/08/2013 - 22:00
Sun, 10/20/2013 - 22:00 to Mon, 10/21/2013 - 22:00

Target group
The seminar is designed for officials from central and regional ministries and/ or other authorities dealing with state aid and environmental protection issues and managers from public or private enterprises who may be involved in the formulation and implementation of environmental state aid schemes.

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