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Focus on Sustainable Development
The whole course will be focussed on sustainable development as a trans-disciplinary field of knowledge. Since there are many definitions and some misperceptions about this concept, the course will adopt a rigorous approach that will enable students to grasp the overarching idea of sustainable development... read more Focus on Sustainable Development
The whole course will be focussed on sustainable development as a trans-disciplinary field of knowledge. Since there are many definitions and some misperceptions about this concept, the course will adopt a rigorous approach that will enable students to grasp the overarching idea of sustainable development, thanks to the application of The Natural Step Framework.

Contents of Programme
The program has been set up to offer participants a focused competence in the field of Sustainable Development applied at the European Project Management with a strong background in the fields of the EU history, institutions and policies.

International public relations and lobby; The role of communication, Effective communication skills, How to set up and implement a communication strategy, Strategy building: style and importance of leadership, Managing your strategy to achieve your goals.

Overview of the European Union; EU history and role of the Institutions, European Commission, Council of the European Union-European Parliament, European Court of Justice, Decision-making process, The structure and powers of the Commission, European info point-General Overture to EU Policies, Environmental Policies

Structural Funds and Direct Funds; Overview and differences between Structural and Direct Funds, Direct Funds and call for tenders-Structural Funds, New Budget: Targeted objectives (2007-2013)

EU Direct Funds; How to read an EU call for proposal, Overview of main Funding sources, How to identify your call for proposal, Key documents for the project management, Partnerships, Eligibility, The bidding process, The finance management, The invoicing

Sustainable development; General principles, Sustainable development applied at the project management, How to develop a sustainable project-Case studies and best practices

Specific EU Calls for proposals; Intelligent Energy Europe, R&D project from the 6th Framework Programme, Life Practical Exercise; Working groups, Presentation and discussion Less