Europe in my Backyard

Showcase and Discussion on EU Funded Projects and Opportunities

You are invited to this upcoming webinar, please circulate across your networks. 

‘We rarely get to see some of the sustainability and development work being done in Ireland funded through the European Union. In this webinar we’ll be showcasing some wonderful projects and discussing opportunities for further investment’

Showcase and discussion on EU funded projects and opportunities

Near Media Co-op is hosting a webinar on EU cohesion policy and European Structural and Investment Funds, looking at sustainability, social inclusion, economic growth and development. 

Date: Wednesday July 13th 2022, 10.00-11.15am

Join us in this live webinar where we will hear about challenges and opportunities for individuals and organizations in relation to EU cohesion policy and European Structural and Investment Fund in the national and regional context. Including perspectives on practices of engagement from a regional perspective. 

Speakers:

  • Barbara Nolan, Head of European Commission Representation in Ireland. 
  • Travis O’Doherty, National Contact Point for Ireland for the URBACT project and Programme manager at Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly. 
  • Soumya Joseph, Migrant Women – Opportunities for work (Mi-WOW).
  • Professor Kevin McDonnell, Farm4More, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.

This will be followed by Q&A. We welcome questions to the speakers prior to the session: please send them to dorothee@near.ie. This webinar is part of the campaign Europe In My Backyard 

To register click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xuyRq7wzRBu8umwrsCF7nA

Should you have any queries please contact: Dorothee Meyer-Holtkamp, Project Coordinator Europe In My Backyard dorothee@near.ie 

Please be aware the webinar will be recorded and will subsequently be posted to the ‘Europe in my Backyard’ website and shared on social media. Please keep this in mind when asking potentially sensitive questions.

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