working groups for urban governance
Each forum is able to set up a certain number of working groups and task forces
focusing on specific policy issues. Each working group has a specific
objective, scope and mandate for example preparing a position paper on a
particular topic or managing activities such as a European project or campaign.
Each working group consists of individuals, nominated by member cities,
who are considered as having relevant knowledge and expertise. Each working
group is chaired by a member city, which is also responsible for reporting back
to the relevant forum on the results achieved.
A task force can be set
up to address issues with a more limited scope. The task force is a temporary
group that has a specific mandate, scope, timeframe and strategic purpose.
Cohesion policy and structural funds
This working group coordinates our lobbying towards the EU institutions and member states on EU cohesion policy and structural funds, working to ensure a sufficient urban focus in regulatory frameworks and...
Creative citizenship
Creative citizenship working group looks at how cities and citizens can co-create solutions to adress local challenges. It explores how this co-creation process drives innovation, reinforces local democracy...
Metropolitan areas
This working group focuses on the city in relation to its surroundings and the governance of functional urban areas
Urban Agenda for the EU
One of the key outputs of the Dutch EU presidency is the Pact of Amsterdam, establishing the EU Urban Agenda. The Pact comprises the rationale, objectives, operational framework and themes of the EU Urban...