ERN4mob Project Newsletter

Seventh International Encounter

"International congress for mobility in the rural European Union"

Vimianzo, 2017

The 7 International Encounter of the project ERN4mob took place in Vimianzo (Galicia-Spain) since 2nd to 7th of October of 2017. The event involved 169 citizens, includingparticipants from Kostrzyn nad Odra (Poland), Comunidade Intermunicipal do AltoAlentejo (Portugal), Newry, Mourne and Down District (United Kingdom), Petrosino (Italy),Zemplínske Hámre (Slovakia) and Vimianzo (Spain).

The aim of the event, the last of de project, was the organization of an internationalcongress and of the final meeting.

Encounter objetive:It is the project closing event and inclues: congress official opening; information and debate sessions regarding the project results and ERN4mob role in the rural development with experts and authorities from fields like employment, social inclusion, migration, youth; roundtables and workshops; intercultural activities; final meeting.

Program of ActivitiesProgram of Activities

Tuesday, 3rd of OctoberArrival of participants. Visit to Vimianzo. Welcoming dinner.

Wednesday, 4th of October International Congress inauguration. Official opening and welcome.Inauguration conference.Photocall&Exhibition opening (Coffee break)Conference about Employment Service in GaliciaPanel sessión: People mobility in the nowadays EuropeLunch.Visit to Santiago de CompostelaDinner

Thursday, 5th of OctoberPanel session: The action of the society regarding the migration.Coffee breakPanel of experiences: Testimonies of emigrationLunchConference: “Galicia with the suitcase in hand. History of emigrations”Papers´ presentation (9)Project Transnational MeetingGuided tour of Vimianzo and zone.Dinner

Friday, 6th of OctoberProject results´presentationRoundtable: ERN4mob towards the futureCoffee breakEU ProgrammesClosing remarksLunchOfficial closing of the CongressLunchVisit to Costa da MorteFarewell dinner

Saturday, 7th of OctoberIE7 & Project final conclusionCoffe breakApproval of the Transferability and Sustainability and Plan.ERN4mob Network formalization LunchDeparture of international guests