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LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY T his project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme. “Promoting Youth and EU migrants participation in the EU Parliament elections 2009” Local Strategies Overview:
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LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme “Promoting Youth and EU migrants participation in the EU Parliament elections 2009” Local Strategies Overview: CEPS Barcelona, City of Torino, City of Celje, Larnaca Development Agency, Celje - JC Socio, Municipality of Nea Alikarnasos
LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Overall Aim: -Spreading the Knowledge about EU and its institutions -Raising awareness about importance of “VOTING” as a basis of Democracy -Providing information about electoral legislation and practicalities -Maximizing the use of existing electoral tools
LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Target Groups There two main target groups of the project: - Young Adults ( 18-30 years old ) - European citizens from other member states Local strategies witnessed a more specified approaches: - students and pupils - members of Youth and Voluntary organisations - members of Foreigners associations - people with limited access to computers and Internet - first time voters
LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme • Actions foreseen: • - on-line sources: Local websites – informative and interactive spaces • - promotional campaign: use of local and national media, posters , flyers • - local meetings, round tables, debates • - meetings with local candidates • - participation in public cultural and social events
LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Local Co-operation Importance of Building on previous experiences and Joining efforts Involved and potential partners: - Youth centers and organisations - European Parliament representational offices - Information centers - Schools - Political parties
LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Needs: - Information about EU structure and institutions - Good practices exchange - Marketing and Communication skills and tips - Dummy elections
LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Risks and Opportunities: - Reaching the public - Making the subject interesting - Staying Neutral - Structured action plan - Financial planning