International projects
Since its beginnings, international projects have played animportant role a tMEPCO. MEPCO is currently the only joint venture between two European associations of municipalities (VNG International, SMO Czech Republic). MEPCO’s mission is to share best practices in areas of local development that Czech cities have acquired throughout the past 20 years to countries in Eastern and Southeast Europe.In addition, MEPCO mediates the transfer of knowledge and experience from municipalities of the “old” EU countries to the representatives of Czech municipalities. In both cases, we do this work through international projects via direct and indirect involvement of Czech municipalities.
Our portfolio of activities related to international projects may be divided into five areas:
- International Project Management
- Development Projects
- Study Visits
- Municipal International Cooperation
- Organization of conferences and events
Overview of project partners and countries:
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International Project Management
One of the key services offered by MEPCO is the management of international cooperation for Czech (public) entities. The most important projects in this area are funded by the Transnational Cooperation Programme of Central Europe.
MEPCO provides its clients with the following services:
- Methodological support in project management
- Communication with other project partners
- Support for the project outputs processing
- Support for document control and audits
MEPCO acts as a partner in the national Human Resources and Employment Program (from European Social Fund) which focuses on international cooperation. MEPCO acts mainly as amethodical support to its clients.
Development Projects
From MEPCO’s very beginnings, development projects have belonged in our portfolio. MEPCO is actively involved in a number of foreign development projects specificallyin the Western Balkans (Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina) and other countries of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.
These projects are often carried out jointly with VNG International
Projects are related to the following areas:
- Development of local self-government and promotion of good governance
- Local and regional economic development
- Strategic Planning
Study Visits
One of MEPCO’s key activities is the organization of study visits for representatives of local authorities, ministries and non-profit organizations (from the countries of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe to Czech Republic) as well as visits of Czech representatives to foreign countries (the Netherlands, Great Britain, Belgium, Spain).
The aim of these visits is to facilitate the transfer of Czech experience and knowledge to selected countries thereby contributing to their economic and social development. On the other hand, the goal of Czech visits abroad is to transfer new knowledge from host countries to the Czech Republic. Many study visits are supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Czech Trust Fund).
MEPCO’s forte in the area of study visits include:
- Expert agenda
- Logistics
- Facilitation
Municipal International Cooperation
MEPCO’s focus is also on international cooperation between cities. In this matter, MEPCO cooperates closely with the Association of Towns and Municipalities of the Czech Republic (SMO). Currently, international cooperation is mainly concerned with exchanging experience, sharing know-how, knowledge management and networking. Many Czech cities are already well experienced allowing them to assist their counterparts from Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
MEPCO invites Czech cities to international projects and supports the following activities:
- Search for foreign partners and projects
- Identification of appropriate sources of financing
- Preparation of project applications
- Project management and networking
- Project presentation to the public and/or other interest groups
Organization of conferences and events
MEPCO provides for its clients organization of supporting activities relevant especiaally for international projects – various conferences and events related to the project activities. The goal is to support exchange of experience, increase information about the project and its outputs and create new contacts. MEPCO thanks to its partners provides tailor made complete delivery of the conferences and events.
19.6.2018
Společnost získala akreditaci vzdělávacího programu průběžného vzdělávání pro úředníky a vedoucí úředníky
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Komunitární programy a programy územní spolupráce EU – Příležitosti a možnosti pro obce a města
více12.7.2016
RegPol2: Výzva pro podání přihlášek na seminář “The 3rd RegPol² School” – pro PhD studenty
více16.3.2016
Navštivte seminář v rámci Evropského Habitatu: „Jak mohou obce na svém území podporovat udržitelný rozvoj?”
více22.7.2014
Podpora sociální ekonomiky ze strany obcí – téma poslední studijní cesty do Nizozemska
více13.5.2014
MEPCO se aktivně podílí na vytváření metodik a manuálů pro nové programové období 2014+
více