17 Οκτωβρίου 2021, 19:20

Olympia Forum II: 20-21 October 2021 Zappeio Megaron | 22-23 October 2021 Ancient Olympia

Regional policy has been a vital part of EU strategy for closer economic integration, inclusive growth and social cohesion. At the same time, decentralisation has evolved into a strong trend in managing not only regional and local issues but also national ones.

The successful operation of EU level regional development – or cohesion – policy has a strategic importance from the point of view of the whole integration process.

Strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion and decreasing disparities between EU member states and regions are not only one of the main priorities of the integration, but at the same time these are justified expectations of the people living in the member states of the union.

The cohesion policy transfers should be spent on those factors which have the biggest contribution to the improvement of development prospects and competitiveness in the given regions.

OBJECTIVES

1. To showcase selected capacity building initiatives undertaken by Member States and the European Commission in the upcoming programming period.

2. To discuss how good governance should be promoted through and within the European Structural and Investment Funds

3. To exchange experience and ideas on this topic with other international organizations, business, academia and civil society representatives

4. To support EU policies which take better account of local needs

Join OLYMPIA FORUM in Athens, at Zappeion Megaron, on October 20-21, 2021 and in Ancient Olympia, at the International Olympic Academy premises, on October 22-23, 2021

2021 SPEAKERS :

-CITIES AS “WORKSHOPS” OF PROGRESS

Erion Veliaj Mayor of Tirana, Albania

Constantinos Yiorkadjis Mayor of Nicosia

Moses Elisaf Mayor of Ioannina

Vaggelis Geroliolios Mayor of Dion-Olympus

Theodoros Karipidis CEO, Lever SA, Development Consultants, member of «Samaras & Partners» group of Companies

Nikolaos Komineas Mayor, Municipality of Astypalea

-DECARBONIZATION CHALLENGES

Kostas Skrekas Minister of Environment & Energy

Socrates Famellos fmr Alternate Minister of Environment & Energy

Dimitris Chanis CEO HERACLES Group