1. HERODOT workplan 2006-2009

2. Year 1 Working Programme Activities Year 1 Initial steering group meeting. New thematic pillars established. Work programme established within each TP, roles and tasks, surveys and national reports initiated, Web site development. Research methods and reporting structure determined. Thematic pillars established. Data collection for report. Network communications and publicity, Major network conference “Geography for Society: putting the TUNING survey results into action” and Pillar workshops. Network promotion campaign, development and dissemination events. Production of promotional materials and template case studies of excellence. Geo-Information report, Publications review, Geography and Europe core text – user needs report. Updated state of the art review and needs report.

3. Year 2 Thematic pillar events, dissemination activities, network growth, linking events. Case studies of excellence. Major conference on the theme “Professional work of Geographers” including aspects of Quality Assurance. Geography for Europe text prepared and written. Market position report, produce Association mission and statutes. End of year two evaluation.

4. Year 3 Pillar workshops and joint conferences. Major conference “What Geography in Europe?” Geography in Europe text (Geography, European Dimension), dissemination activities. Widen the range of essential products and services for members. Association articles and instruments developed and association and membership established. Final evaluation. Reports for EU.