DG Education and Culture New generation of programmes Marco DI MARTINO Information officer Athens, 7 December 2006

2 Four aces in the hole Lifelong Learning Culture 2007 Youth in action Europe for the citizens

3 Horizontal actions Policy co-operation Language learning Utilisation of ICTs Spreading best practices

4 Lifelong Learning Contribute to the development of high quality lifelong learning Foster creativity and innovation in education systems Help to improve the quality of education Nurture the learning/teaching of foreign languages

5 Lifelong Learning Comenius: school education Leonardo: professional training Erasmus: higher education Grundtvig: education of adults Jean Monnet: EU integration studies

6 Comenius: school education Develop an awareness of the cultural diversity in Europe Help to acquire the basic competences to be able to become an active citizen

7 Leonardo: professional training Make exchanges in the labour market easier Get the requirements for professional qualifications

8 Erasmus: higher education Create a common European higher education space Enhance universities role in innovation

9 Grundtvig: adult education React to an ageing European population Help adults to improve and update their competences

10 Comenius: school education Increase volume and quality of exchanges Increase number and quality of associations among schools Urge the learning of a second foreign language Strengthen the European dimension of teachers training Improve teaching methods and administration in schools

11 Leonardo: professional training Increase volume and quality of mobility Increase volume and quality of co-operation among training providers: firms, institutions, organisations, social partners, … Foster innovation Improve recognition and transparency of qualifications

12 Erasmus: higher education Increase number and quality of students mobility Increase volume and quality of co-operation among universities Improve the convergence of university qualifications in Europe Foster the co-operation university/labour market

13 Grundtvig: adult education Increase volume and quality of mobility in the sector of adult education and training Foster innovation Pledge the social inclusion of adults in sensitive sectors Improve teaching methods

14 Jean Monnet: the integration Stimulate excellence in studies on European integration Foster awareness on European integration Support entities devoted to integration matters Support the creation of European co-operation networks devoted to studies on integration

15 Horizontal actions Support the development of policies on education at European level Make available sufficient statistical data Monitor the lifelong learning process Foster the learning of foreign languages Support the development of contents to foster the use of ICTs Ensure the spread of best practices

16 Youth in action Promote active citizenship among young people, at national and European level Foster youth solidarity to promote social cohesion Support mutual understanding in society by young people Contribute to improve information among young people Support European co-operation on youth policies

17 Promote youth active citizenship Give the opportunity to participate in society Nurture the feeling of belonging to European Union Celebrate Europes cultural diversity Foster the spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity among the young Watch to the respect of non discrimination

18 Stimulate solidarity among young people Foster voluntary activities Encourage civic participation among the young Contribute to the co-operation among voluntary activities and civil society at national level

19 Support understanding among people In neighbouring countries: Foster the intercultural dialogue with MS Promote support structures for youth (organisations, forums, etc.) Develop joint activities on thematic co-operation

20 Contribute to improve support systems for youth organisations Facilitate access to the Internet Foster the training of youth workers Stimulate innovation in actions in favour of youth Contribute to improve information among young people Achieve the recognition of non-formal education

21 Support European co-operation on youth policies Foster spread of best practices Stimulate dialogue among decision makers and young people Heighten sensitivity to youth issues

22 Five big actions Youth for Europe European Voluntary Service Youth of the world Youth workers and support systems Support for policy co-operation

23 Culture 2007 Promote mobility of cultural operators Support mobility of artistic works and products Sustain the intercultural dialogue

24 Culture 2007 Give support to: Cultural activities (co-operation action, special actions, …) Organisations working in cultural co- operation domain (e.g. memorials) Activities of analysis and diffusion of information about cultural areas

25 Europe for citizens Help citizens participate actively in building Europe Develop the feeling of a European identity and sense of belonging to the EU Improve understanding among people through intercultural dialogue

26 Specific objectives Get European citizens to exchange experiences, learn our common history and build our future together Promote action, dialogue and reflection on our common values Bring Europe closer to its citizens Foster the interaction of European civil society organisations

27 The actions Active citizens for Europe: town twinning Active civil society in Europe: support for civil society organisations Together for Europe: visibility and communication activities Active European Remembrance: in particular, relating to legacy of totalitarian regimes

28 Thank you for your kind attention! :o) ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture