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European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.
““Combating extreme poverty: policies Combating extreme poverty: policies and instruments at local level”and instruments at local level”
Good PracticesGood Practices at Local Level.at Local Level.
The case of the The case of the
Municipality of AMFIKLIA, Municipality of AMFIKLIA,
GreeceGreeceIoannis Tsitsipis and Ioannis GoulatisIoannis Tsitsipis and Ioannis Goulatis
Amfiklia, GreeceAmfiklia, Greece
European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.
ContentsContents Short profile of the Municipality of AmfikliaShort profile of the Municipality of Amfiklia
Social cohesion and prevention of social Social cohesion and prevention of social exclusion in AMFIKLIA exclusion in AMFIKLIA
Good practices and experience on anti-Good practices and experience on anti-poverty and social inclusion actions and poverty and social inclusion actions and supporting toolssupporting tools
SWOT analysisSWOT analysis
ProposalsProposals
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The Municipality of The Municipality of AMFIKLIA, AMFIKLIA,
Central GreeceCentral Greece
THE ROAD MAP
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Short profile: Est.: 1915, Official Journal 213/1915 Location: Region (NUTS II): Central Greece, NE slopes of Mt. Parnassos
Distance from Athens: 164 Km
Distance from Parnassos Ski resort : 17 Km Population: 5.636 (2001) Territory: 230 Km2 Communities (Municipal districts): 6 Infrastructure: more than 3.000 m2, incl. teleconference auditorium,
multicultural centre (2.000m2), Public Library, Museums Health Centre, Environmental Centre, Primary & Secondary Public
Schools, Athletic Centre Development Company, Municipal Cultural Organization Public services, banks, railroad station, tourism facilities
Municipality of AMFIKLIAMunicipality of AMFIKLIALocalLocal economyeconomy::
Agriculture (cereal grains, cotton, tobacco, olive oil) Tourism (eco-tourism, winter sports, agro-tourism, alternative forms of sports & tourism) Services & equipment production using environmental friendly technologies Policy to promote resort housing (proximity to Athens,
mass transfer facilities, cultural and touristic sites, beautiful natural environment)
European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.
European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.
European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.
European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.
European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.European project “Cities and Regions for a Social Europe”.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.Europe for citizens programme, measure 1.2 networks of twined towns.
Social cohesion and preventing social exclusion in AMFIKLIA
A. From the long –term tasks of the Operational Plan of The Municipality of AMFIKLIA:
Strengthening of Socioeconomic and cultural development of the area on the basis of sustainable development.
• Improvement of services offered (with the use of new technology, i.e. telemedicine)
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Special aim 10: “Improvement of social cohesion and facing the problems of the exclusion of socially sensitive groups”.
This can be attained by the reduction of unemployment and social exclusion, the improvement of access to the work market, and the support of weaker groups of the population.
Special aim 11: ”Upgrading and improvement of the city public services to the citizens”
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Good practices and the experience of the Municipality of AMFIKLIA regarding anti-poverty and social inclusion actions and supporting tools
Inter-municipal Organization for Culture, Tourism and Development
(Offers social & health services to elderly to all Local communities of our municipality and to neighboring
Municipalities of Tithorea and Parnassos, covering an area of about 470 Km2 and a pop. of more than 14.000
inhabitants)
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Nurse: Health care (blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol measurements), accompanying sick to the hospital. Family Assistant: House cleaning, cooking, Washing of
disabled, company to lone persons, shopping (food, drugs, paying bills).
Persons profiting:
(AMFIKLIA-PARNASSOS-TITHOREA) : 201
CITY OF AMFIKLIA AND 5 VILLAGES : 100
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Scholarships to poor university students (One in 2009)
Financial aid (5,000.00 € to 9 poor families from Amfiklia per
annum)
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Economical assistance to poor families equal to 20,000.00 € in total for 2010
Criteria used: • Annual income• Family status (number of members, age)• Unemployment• Health condition
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Municipality of AMFIKLIAInterventions at the local level:
1. CENTER FOR OPEN PROTECTION OF AGED PERSONS Meeting place, lectures, physical fitness programs, trips,
social and cultural events with the assistance of the municipal cultural and educational organizations
2. EU and Ministry of Agriculture programs regarding food distribution to poor families
“Food for poor” program (E.U. 2010)Persons entitled to profit : Annual family or personal income < 15,000.00 € Food offered: spaghetti, rice and feta cheese
Families benefited in 2008 in Amfiklia and five villages: 98
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Municipality of AMFIKLIAInterventions at the local level:
1. BLOOD BANK of the MunicipalityEstablished 2007Blood donors: 132
Blood Donation sessions: 7
Citizens profited: 49
Blood units offered: 100Blood units available: 72
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Infrastructure History (cultural, economical and educational center in
the area for more than 100 years) social solidarity and close social ties in a small size settlement, where citizen interact directly on a daily basis Administration facilities & Management competence (Program Management Organizations) Networking and wide use of new technology
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Weaknesses Institutional framework (lack of coordinating center for all interventions of a social character at the local level) Financial sustainability (strong dependence on European or national programs) Human resources (Quality, quantity) Particularities at the local level (age of citizens, migrants,
declining economical sectors-change in occupations, unemployment - mainly young people and women, limited market of specialists, geographical characteristics) Major change in the city management (Adaptation to the new Local Goverment framework regarding the new - extended Municipalities-unification of three Municipalities- with differences in financial status, local development priorities, institutions & social inclusion activities)
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The map of the NEW MUNICIPALITY AGGLOMERATION of AMFIKLIA – ELATEIA
(3 municipalities, 16 villages with an area of about 535 km2 and a total pop. 15.000 people)
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Opportunities The municipality’s Operational Program
EU and National funding (as sources of financial support) in
feasible social protection projects
Local development programs with social inclusion aspects
Coordination at local level and better distribution of funding
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political & institutional measures (reduced central government for social activities) unforeseen institutional & managerial challenges (due to the new “Local Government – decentralization program “– Law 3825/10) geographical isolation increases due to larger administration sizeIncrease in number of elderly
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PROPOSALS Study of increased social needs (at the extended municipality level)
Coordination of Municipalities’ social services of social character. Using the European network experience on anti-poverty, social protection and regional development to promote common activities (Telemedicine) Focusing actions on sensitive / vulnerable social groups
(Health care / Social care) Improvement / development of specific programs with National Support (particularly for elderly, young unemployed people, migrants, etc. vulnerable groups)
Dissemination of information & public awareness (for active participation / networking)
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