Partnerships for Employment Growth and Society Cohesion. Gdansk Local Partnership Network Pomorskie Region, Poland

Regional Information and Support Center for NGOs since 1993 independent, civic organization acting for public benefit informs, advises, trains as well initiates partnerships in solving social problems through which supports the local development regional, national and international level

Pomorskie Region - ca. €370 M from ESF in the programming period – the concept of implementation of the ESF through Poviat Partnerships in all 20 poviats Workgroups were created which aim was to prepare Poviat Programs for Employment Growth and Society Cohesion such Programs were created and are the basis of assessment of the projects (20 additional points for conformity with the Program - strategic criteria) Partnerships for Employment Growth and Society Cohesion

aim: Workgroups -> Poviat Partnerships (responsible for social development programs) different stages in different poviats (in one: first Partnership then Program) Support from the regional authorities: PLN 1M in 2008 PLN 2M in 2009 needs: integration, trainings problem: ESF resources for the whole Region, not poviats (10 points for the strategic criteria) Partnerships for Employment Growth and Society Cohesion

Gdańsk - ca. 500,000 citizens; 30 districts in 12 districts – Local Partnerships Gdansk Local Partnerships Network

created in 2007 a cooperation platform of many organizations new strategy for involving and mobilizing community equal chances and integration of the inhabitants of Wrzeszcz with new inhabitants in this area (big new residential project pending – e.g. Brewery, Barracks) Partnerships for Wrzeszcz

up to date web portal stimulation of activity of citizens in Wrzeszcz (wandering in Wrzeszcz; one minute movies workshops; local citizens group) museum of Wrzeszcz stories map of community needs strategy for the years (e.g. Neighbour House) Partnerships for Wrzeszcz

Gdansk Local Partnerships Network Set up: 2009 Leaders: Regional Information and Support Centre for NGOs Gdansk Social Innovation Foundation Municipality of Gdańsk (financing) Aims: support and development of mutual cooperation support local development in chosen areas of Gdansk mutual initiatives and counteracting social disintegration

Gdansk Local Partnerships Network Activities: integration exchange of knowledge and good practices 3 projects – financing of Local Partnerships Gdańsk Leaders School Plans: EURO 2012 & European Capitol of Culture 2016 change of the district borders -> increase of citizens participation (only 12 District Councils) participations of institutions and entrepreneurs

Gdansk Local Partnerships Network Problems: lack of mature, developed partners in many districts competition instead of cooperation financing institutions: focus on branches, not districts

Thank you for your attention! Marcin Dejna