PLUNGE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITYVytauto g. 12, 90123 Plunge, Lithuania
ENCOURAGING LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO CREATE
COOPERATIONAL NETWORKS
2011
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CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMME 2007-2013Action 1 - Measure 1: Town Twinning
Measure 1.2 — Networks of twinned towns
Project No 513186-EFC-1-2010-2-LT-EFC-NTT„Development of sustainable twining network
between East and West“
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission
cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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Grant decision for an action
Decision Nr 2010-4981/001-001 of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, acting under powers by the Commission
of the European Union
A grant is awarded toPLUNGE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
DURATIONBetween 01/01/2011 and 31/12/2012
Financing the actionUp to EUR 124.970,60
Events EUR 115.970.60
Communicational tools EUR 3.000
Co-ordination costs EUR 7.000
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List of partners
Plunge district municipality, Lithuania Boxholm municipality, Sweden Tukums municipality, Latvia Quickborn municipality, Germany Blato municipality, Croatia Andrychowie municipality, Poland Martano municipality, Italy
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First event in Plunge, June 16-21, 2011
Work programme Introduction to the project Definition areas of
cooperation Establishment of the
Coordination group of the project
Discussion – International volunteer opportunities and youth internship exchange programs
Cultural programme – photo exhibition, Plunge Town Festival, concerts, spectaculat walking,
be-together evenings
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Second event in Tukums, July 14-19, 2011
Work programme Conference “Evaluation of sustainable
twinning network” Sport and Culture activities Tukums Festival
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Third event in Blato, August 11-18, 2011
Work programme Seminar “Actions
for a better life” Sightseeing Festival “Blato
summer”
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Forth event in Boxholm, August 18-23, 2011
Work programme Discussion “Creative
initiatives of communities”
Brass Band Festival Assemble in the
Festival tent Concerts, actions
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Fifth event in Martano, October 16-24, 2011
Work programme Meeting on the
theme “Recommendations for the politicians about intercultural actions
Exchange of future ideas
Musical entertainments in Town
Evening of traditions
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Sixth planned event in Plunge, June-July, 2012 (12 days)
Work programme Discover nature Creative camp Folk festival Discussions, debates
Expected results: Permanent cooperation between municipalities
maintained New contacts established Proposal for new actions prepared
A good working network established
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COMMUNICATION TOOLS
Publications EUR 1.500 Website EUR 1.5OO
Website includes: Joint database of short information about
municipality Representatives of municipality, contacts Information about events
Design was selected by partners
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Conclusion
Taking part in European cooperation activities such as this partnership:
the citizenship’s horizons will be broadened a sense of European identity, based on
common values, history and culture, developed.