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8/10/2011

Roscommon Integration and Diversity Project

Name / TitleRoscommon Integration and Diversity Project Case Study RegionWest of IrelandGeographical coverage West of Ireland – Galway, Mayo, Roscommon – with a concentration on RoscommonTypeProject Main activity / focus Training immigrants into different areas of work, i.e. start your own business course, interpretation and translation course, a range of interpretation and translation services for Roscommon area. Target beneficiaries […]

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7/10/2011

Oberlausitz – neue Heimat e. V. (OL-NH)

Name / TitleOberlausitz – neue Heimat e. V. (OL-NH)Case Study RegionDirektionsbezirk Dresden, GermanyGeographical coverageLocation: rural town of LöbauGeographical coverage: Southern area of County of GörlitzTypeVoluntary group; policy Main activity / focus – cultural association of Russian resettlers in Löbau and the surrounding villages: cultural activities, gatherings of resettlers and Germans, cultural events– until 2009 editing of a […]

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7/10/2011

Lokaler Aktionsplan für Vielfalt, Demokratie und Toleranz

Name / TitleLokaler Aktionsplan für Vielfalt, Demokratie und Toleranz (LAP), Landkreis BautzenCase Study RegionDirektionsbezirk Dresden, GermanyGeographical coverage County of BautzenTypeVoluntary group; funding scheme; training scheme; projectMain activity / focus – distribution of national funds for social work– networking of social initiatives within the region– identification of good practices– experimentation with new models for the distribution of […]

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30/09/2011

Občina Lendava

Name / TitleObčina Lendava(English: Municipality Lendava)Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage local and regional level: Pomurska regionTypeLocal governance Main activity / focus Municipality is on a regular basis running the activities linked to its local governance role but is additionally being very active and supporting in developing new projects focused mostly on sustainable tourism development as well as on […]

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30/09/2011

LAG Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau e.V.

Name / TitleLAG Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau e.V.(Local Action Group (LAG) Bliesgau Biosphere Reserve Association)Case Study RegionSaarland (D)Geographical coverage BliesgauTypeRegistered AssociationMain activity / focus  promotion of a sustainable regional development in the Bliesgau areapreparation and realization of the LEADER development strategyprotection, maintenance and development of life-sustaining natural resourcesconsolidation of the cultural identity as well as safeguarding of the […]

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25/09/2011

Landesverband SaarLandFrauen e.V.

 Name / TitleLandesverband SaarLandFrauen e.V. (Saar Women’s’ Association)Case Study RegionSaarlandGeographical coverage Saarland: six regional chapters (Merzig-Wadern, Saarlouis, Saar-Pfalz-Kreis, Neunkirchen, St. Wendel, regional association Saarbrücken)Type Registered association; grassroots development initiative; training scheme Main activity / focus One of the main goals is a stronger promotion of the interests of peasant women and women in rural areas and to offer […]

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19/09/2011

Pobal

 Name / TitlePobalCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage NationalTypeGovernment; programme management; funding scheme; advice service; project Main activity / focus Assists communities and local agencies to undertake programmes that promote social inclusion and equality. Delivers a range of programmes (20 in total) on behalf of government. Those of most direct relevance to rural areas […]

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19/09/2011

Kilbride Parish Council

 Name / TitleKilbride Parish CouncilCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage County RoscommonTypeVoluntary group; Social enterprise Main activity / focus Undertaking initiatives to enhance the community life of the locality through development of social, educational and recreational services and facilities.Target beneficiaries / marketThe local population/local communityYear established1991 Current Funding source(s) (since it’s establishment): Department of Justice, Equality […]

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19/09/2011

Bürgerwerkstatt Bad Muskau

Name / TitleBürgerwerkstatt Bad Muskau (Citizens’ Workshop Bad Muskau) Case Study RegionDirektionsbezirk Dresden (Germany)Geographical coverage Location: Rural town of Bad MuskauGeographical coverage: Upper LusatiaTypeVoluntary Group Main activity / focus – Enhance civic engagement in the rural town of Bad Muskau– Self-empowerment: Mobilize citizens to engage in local and regional development topics– Support local public stakeholders in planning processes– […]

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