1. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 TRANSNATIONAL WORK: Lessons and tips based on Equal experience Dorotea Daniele, Diesis dorotea.daniele@diesis.coop

2. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 DIESIS EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE FOR THE SOCIAL ECONOMY AND THE CO-OPERATIVES Its members Enterprises, advisory and development structures, and organisations specialised in the transfer of know-how recognised as being part of the social economy in Europe and in the world Its mission to support the development of the social economy and, in particular, of cooperatives and social enterprises in Europe through the implementation of knowledge-based activities, such as training, project design, consulting and advisory services, technical assistance and research. Its services Project related servicesTraining NetworkingResearch Information and communication

3. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 DIESIS EXPERIENCE WITHIN EQUAL DIESIS related network involved in approx. 91 projects Support to partners search and TCAs creation Support to transnational activities of DPs Project evaluation Participation in European Thematic Groups

4. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 TRANSNATIONALITY Working in a transnational environment:  Means collaborating with organisations of different countries;  Represents a very rewarding experience, but its value is strictly related to the depth and width of the partnership created. To develop a successful partnership requires time and effort, but it is necessary for the success of the project

5. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 TRANSNATIONALITY  Is an opportunity and not a burden  Is a mean and not an objective  Helps to “think European”  Increases the quality of the project  Facilitate the dissemination of “best practices”  Contributes to the achievement of results  Promotes innovation  Spreads knowledge inside the organisation

6. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 TRANSNATIONAL PROJECTS MAIN ISSUES 1. Objectives and models of transnational Equal projects 2. How to choose transnational partners 3. Planning of transnational activities and redaction of TCA 4. TCA management

7. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 1.OBJECTIVES AND MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL EQUAL PROJECTS 1.1 GENERAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES Common European solutions to common European problems Real value added for policy development Learning from each other and together developing new activities, practices and systems Promote mainstreaming at different levels

8. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 1. OBJECTIVES AND MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL EQUAL PROJECTS 1.2 SPECIFIC EQUAL OBJECTIVES Promote exchange of good practices developed and tested at local or national level as a mean to: -Gain better insight into the nature and forms of discrimination, inequality and labour market exclusion; -Design and improve strategies and actions in the light of the experience of other Member States; -Stay in tune with recent and pertinent developments in recent policy and practice; -Give credibility to the work carried out by DPs in the eyes of opinion leaders and decision makers; -Reinforce validation, dissemination and mainstreaming efforts.

9. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 1. OBJECTIVES AND MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL EQUAL PROJECTS 1.3 MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION -Exchange of information and experience: getting to know each other’s ideas, strategies and activities; -Parallel development / testing / validation of innovative approaches: experimentation under differing frame conditions; -Import, export or adoption of new approaches: adaptation of approaches tested elsewhere to one’s own situation; -Joint product or system development: division of tasks with a common objective; -Sharing experience on the ground: exchange of trainees, trainers, key actors and others.

10. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 1. OBJECTIVES AND MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL EQUAL PROJECTS 1.4 PRACTICAL EXAMPLE National/local objective relevant to transnational project: experimenting an innovative model of collaboration between public and non profit sector in the delivery of social services Objectives of transnational cooperation: compare models of collaboration between public and non profit sector in the delivery of social services existing in partner countries Identify, test and mainstream new model Models of cooperation: exchange of information and experiences (information material, study visits) Import of new approaches (research to understand the applicability of a partner model to one’s own situation) Joint product (comparative study of different models existing in partners countries).

11. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 1. OBJECTIVES AND MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL EQUAL PROJECTS 1.5 KEY ISSUES Coherence between national/local and transnational objectives Achievable and clearly identified objectives Coherence between objectives and resources Identification of transnational project management roles, responsibilities and procedures within DP Identification of the minimum outcomes acceptable

12. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 1. OBJECTIVES AND MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL EQUAL PROJECTS 1.6 BENEFITS Accessing new information and experiences Developing information, contacts and access to networks at EU level Improving work and related methods Raising awareness of strengths and weaknesses of national employment and training systems Helping to re-evaluate their own situation Assisting the growth of self-esteem and self-confidence

13. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 1. OBJECTIVES AND MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL EQUAL PROJECTS 1.7 CHALLENGES / RISKS Time and resources consuming Difficulty in finding the right partner (limited number of projects, different themes and measures) Different time frame in each country Complexity of DP Differences in budgets Possible different rules in each country Project length and complexity Need to innovate and experiment both at local and transnational level

14. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 1. OBJECTIVES AND MODELS OF TRANSNATIONAL EQUAL PROJECTS BEFORE GOING FURTHER Will participation in the transnational project have a clear strategic value to each DP member ? Have you identified an operational strategy to search transnational partners ? Have you decided clearly what are the financial and technical resources to use? Have you a clear idea of the added value you want to achieve from transnational partnership ? What kind of potential partners would you like to contact?

15. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS 2.1 TOOLS ECDB (Equal Common Database) Main tool but rather impersonal Conferences and seminars Precious but uncertain opportunity to meet potential partners Networks and federations Shared values and common interests Previous collaboration Allows skipping preliminary steps and going immediately to operational phases

16. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS 2.2 CRITERIA shared values shared interests and/or objectives similar activities and/or organisations serious and reliable availability and trust capacity to provide added value possibility of achieving reciprocal benefits operational and management skills specific and technical skills availability of human and financial resources

17. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS 2.3 BUILDING THE PARTNERSHIP: face to face meetings Quickest way of getting to know a new partner Most reliable way of avoiding or overcoming misunderstanding Can serve to establish credibility and to secure firm commitment ahead of any formal agreement Provide the most effective means of exchanging information

18. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS 2.3 BUILDING THE PARTNERSHIP: information to acquire for each partner History and background of the DP Previous experience of DP and its members Composition and organisational structure Contact details of key personnel including position and authority Local context Local project objectives and work programme Aims and expectations Contribution of staff and resources for transnational work

19. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS 2.3 BUILDING THE PARTNERSHIP: language barriers Choose a common language Verify staff skills in foreign languages Identify language barriers and plan means for overcoming them Plan carefully translation and interpretation costs (e.g. visits, conferences, products, reports) Practical tips: Define a common glossary of technical words Use techniques and tools that allow visualising concepts (flip charts, graphics, etc.) Define in advance format and length of products and reports

20. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS 2.3 BUILDING THE PARTNERSHIP: cultural barriers Legislative and administrative framework Business environment and style of doing business Organisational structures Availability of equipment and services Needs and resources of target groups Codes of professional and social behaviour and dress codes Practical tips: Acquire information about culture and local habits Be prepared to the ceremonial aspects of transnational visits Be flexible and adaptable

21. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS 2.4 PRACTICAL EXAMPLE Contacts with foreign Equal applicants After approval, identification of successful applicants Identification of potential partners through ECDB (at least 10) E-mail to potential partners (giving and asking relevant information) According to answers, telephone contacts and organisation of a first meeting Definition of the composition of transnational partnership (3-4 partners) Second meeting to define content of TCA Constant E-mail contacts and exchange of information

22. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS 2.4 PRACTICAL EXAMPLE TIPS Be prompt: your ideal partner may be gone if you contact him late Be aware of different national deadlines Plan meetings in order to achieve better results in shorter time Prioritise criteria to choose partners Identify and communicate potential obstacles (internal approval procedures, travelling difficulties, DP decision making process, etc.)

23. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 2. HOW TO CHOOSE TRANSNATIONAL PARTNERS BEFORE GOING FURTHER Has a common communication procedure been set? Have the language barriers been overcome ? Is it clear for everybody the importance of having a flexible and open behaviour in order to overcome cultural, organisational and methodological differences? Has been given proper attention to the use of a simple and clear language for elaborating common working documents ?

24. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.1 TRANSNATIONAL COORDINATOR Different from national/local coordinator Previous experience in transnational projects Management and relational skills Language skills Well connected to the DP (part of DP management body) Knowledge of local context and project topics Decision making capacity Continuity

25. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING MEETING Presentation of DP and national/local project Presentation of national/local situation and expectations Definition of common objectives Identification of common products Identification of means and tools to implement products Work programme and timetable Management, communication, roles and responsibilities Budget Dissemination Monitoring and evaluation

26. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING MEETING Presentation of DP and national/local project Do not give for granted that other countries have similar bodies with similar competences (i. e. centralised/regionalised structures, legal forms, etc.); do not use abbreviations Presentation of national/local situation Take time to explain local context (geography, demography, economic and social characteristics, role of public/private/non profit sector, etc.) Expectations Clearly define your DP expectations to avoid misunderstanding and future disappointment

27. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING Definition of common objectives Choose few and clear objectives Identification of common products Define products according to financial and human resources available, realistic work programme, delivery capacity and previous experience Identification of means and tools to implement products Identify methodology, participants, available equipment and technology, format and languages of final outputs PRACTICAL TIP Agree a common way of proceeding or state the need for differentiate procedures

28. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING Work programme and timetable Use a simple project planning chart to illustrate when each task should be started and finished Define for each task: who, when, what, how Plan carefully timetable considering different holiday seasons, other relevant events, number of meetings (average of 2 meetings per year) Preview monitoring procedures and possibility of on going adjustments

29. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING: management, roles and responsibilities Consortium model Shared and equal responsibilities; needs rigid respect of tasks and deadlines; different management styles; time and cost consuming Hub and spoke model One responsible for all; does not facilitate mutual learning; risk of abuse of leading role Steering committee Same participants, frequent meetings and contacts, liase with DP Working groups Specific competences, flexible, liase with transnational coordinator PRACTICAL TIP: assign clear roles and define written list of tasks

30. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING: communication Preview time and money for effective communication Define language and eventual translation needs Formal communication Agree rules of communication with institutions, sponsors, etc. (format, mean, project head-paper, etc.) Internal communication On-going flow of information, quick and practical tools (e-mail, web), meetings minutes, written confirmation of decisions ad commitments, briefing of DP members

31. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING: budget Be aware of variations between member States financial rules and provisions Different budget size for transnational cooperation Plan cash flow Define DP budget for each task Be sure that TCA budget is coherent with national/local budget Common transnational costs (reciprocal arrangements, cost sharing arrangements) Agree with partners procedures and rules Check skills and experience of administrative staff in managing transnational projects

32. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING: dissemination Define dissemination strategy, resources and tools Partners may give very different relevance to dissemination (target groups, format, cost, events) Conferences and seminars Plan carefully time (too many final conferences in the same period), location, target and audience Web Costless but effective only if properly planned and targeted Printed materials Define format, N. of copies, languages

33. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING: monitoring and evaluation Monitoring activities and achievements Assemble information and provide access to it Transnational coordinator puts materials on the web site (public and reserved areas) Evaluation Process and impact evaluation On going and final evaluation Internal and external evaluation

34. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA 3.2 PRELIMINARY PLANNING: Equal project evaluation Process evaluation: efficiency of project management and co- ordination, communication within the transnational partnership both internal and external, adherence to the work programme, on-going evaluation of meetings Impact evaluation: achievement of objectives, results and impact and value-added of the transnational cooperation on the national projects, possibilities of mainstreaming transnational project outputs Evaluation methodology: review of all relevant documentation, questionnaires, interviews, observation and participation at meetings

35. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA BEFORE GOING FURTHER Has each DP identified a contact person for transnational work ? Are objectives clear and shared by everybody ? Has a clear timetable and detailed work programme been set for each phase ? Has a common communication procedure been set ? Have we reached a firm and clear agreement as to the costs to be met by each partner ? Can each partner’s cash-flow sustain the worst-case timetable for the payment f EU funds to the project ? Have concrete products been identified (i. e. conference, training, reports, etc.)

36. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. PLANNING OF TRANSNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REDACTION OF TCA BEFORE GOING FURTHER Has feasibility been examined, and is each partner confident that the project’s objectives are achievable within the budget and the timescale envisaged ? Is the plan sufficiently flexible and robust to protect the project’s core objectives if we encounter unexpected obstacles ? Does the project plan set out clear schedules, targets and quality standards, and does it define when, how and by whom progress will be reviewed ? Does the proposal include project evaluation and dissemination?

37. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. REDACTION OF TCA 1THE NAME OF THE TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION PARTNERSHIP 2 THE RATIONALE & OBJECTIVES 2.1 Common interests / methodology / the underlying problem. 2.2 Lessons learned from previous relevant actions. 2.3 The common transnational objectives of the participating DPs. 2.4 The (common/complementary) products/outputs/deliverables anticipated. 2.5 The added value of the strategy and planned results of each DP involved. 2.6 Value added and financial viability of Associate Partners (if any). 3 WORK PROGRAMME & WORKING METHODOLOGY 3.1 The planned transnational activities. 3.2 Methodology for sharing information, results and working tools. 3.3 Time schedule for milestones, outcomes and events.

38. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 3. REDACTION OF TCA 4 ORGANISATIONAL & DECISION MAKING ARRANGEMENTS 4.1 Contribution and responsibilities of each DP. 4.2 Role and tasks of TCA ‘Secretariat’ and of external expertise. 4.3 Arrangements for decision making. 4.4 Working language(s). 5 MONITORING & EVALUATION PROCEDURES 5.1 Mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating transnational experience and results. 5.2 Mechanisms for updating work programme, working methodology and organisational arrangements. 6 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 6.1 Breakdown of budget for each activity (by type of costs, type of activity, sources of funding). 6.2 Arrangements for cost sharing, financial control, and for avoiding double funding

39. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 4. TCA MANAGEMENT Coordination and working group meetings Agenda, duration, background material, language, minutes, evaluation Exchange of information and experience Comparable materials, language, typology (researches, reports, case studies, training schemes, training materials, surveys, laws) Parallel development / testing / validation of innovative approaches preliminary analysis of context, similar starting point, long process, needs experimentation and eventual adjustment Import, export or adoption of new approaches Bilateral approach, provider/recipient relation, could be extremely rewarding especially for recipient partner

40. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 4. TCA MANAGEMENT Joint product or system development Needs strong cooperation and negotiation, takes advantage of specialised individual expertise, requires background research on previous transnational works Sharing experience on the ground: visits, exchange of trainees, trainers, key actors and others Individual motivations and skills, match expectations, careful planning, availability of hosting organisations

41. Rue G. Tell 59 B-1060 Bruxelles - Belgium Tel. (+32/2) 5431043 Fax (+32/2) 5431045 www.diesis.coop EQUAL – Warsaw, 24th January 2005 4. TCA MANAGEMENT A PRACTICAL EXAMPLE Creation of working group on “Relationship between local public services and social enterprises” Exchange of materials (existing material and reports of DPs activities) Definition of a common grid to understand national situations Preparation of an handbook using the national situation as a starting point but going further and making proposals at EU level Discussion and agreement on: contents, format, style, title of handbook Definition of tasks, financial commitments, deadlines Production of handbook Editing, printing and dissemination of the handbook “Observations on the Relationship Between Local Authority and Social Economy”