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7.-8. märtsil 2005 toimub Maastrichtis EIPA (European Institute of Public Administration) poolt organiseeritav seminar
ADAPTING TO EUROPEAN INTEGRATION:HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COORDINATE EU POLICY MAKING
The effective coordination of EU policy making is a crucial issue for the successful administrative adaptation of EU Member States to increasing European integration. The creation of well-functioning coordination systems at national level is a key factor for the development of a coherent national position in the EU policy cycle. It is also a prerequisite for the timely
and adequate transposition of EU directives into national law. However, the issue of effectiveness also raises some tricky questions such as: is a centralised coordination system more effective than a decentralised one? What is the best way to mediate between conflicting interests at intra- and interministerial level? What is the best way to integrate the European
dimension into the different departments of ministries? etc.
The aim of this seminar is to compare and evaluate different systems of coordination and to discuss the prerequisites for setting up a coherent system with effective problem-solving and arbitration mechanisms. The seminar is mainly targeted at ministerial departments in the new EU Member States and the candidate countries dealing with European affairs.
Programme
Monday 7 March 2005
09.00–09.15 Welcome and Introduction
Background, content and methodology of the seminar
Individual introductions: the participants will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and express their expectations of the programme.
Tore Malterud, Head of Unit, Senior Expert, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
09.15–10.00 Preparing, Deciding and Implementing EU Policies
This session will review the EU policy cycle and illustrate the roles of experts, civil servants and politicians in the EU decision-making process.
10.00-10.30 Coffee break
10.30–11.45 How to Effectively Co-ordinate EU Affairs at National Level: A Comparison of Different Concepts and
Approaches in the EU Member States
The participants will acquire practical knowledge about different – centralised and decentralised – decision-making models, with
specific reference to France, the UK and the Netherlands. Major co-ordination challenges and problems will be discussed by
looking at different approaches to co-ordination, and prerequisites for avoiding an ineffective representation of national
interests in Brussels will be defined.
11.45-12.00 Guaranteeing an Effective Flow of Information
An example of the creation of an efficient reporting system in the public administration of a country.
12.00-13.30 Lunch
13.30-15.00 Working Group: What Are the Main Elements of Efficient Co-ordination?
Group work and Debriefing in plenary on the strengths and weaknesses of different types of co-ordination.
15.00-15.30 Coffee break
15.30-16.15 The Involvement of National Parliaments
16.15-17.00 The Involvement of NGOs
19.30 Dinner in Restaurant Petit Bonheur, Achter de Molens 2, Maastricht (tel: +31 43 321.51.09)
Tuesday 8 March 2005
09.00-09.30 Drafting, deciding and implementing a Mandate for negotiations
09.30-12.00 Exercise on a Preparatory Meeting on a Proposal for a Mandate (including coffee break)
Step I: Co-ordination within a ministry
Step II: Co-ordination between ministries
Step III: Report from the groups and discussion
10.30-11.00 Coffee break (will be served during the exercise)
12.00-13.30 Lunch
13.30–15.00 Promoting the National Positions in a Meeting of a Council Working Party
15.00-15.30 Coffee break
15.30-16.15 Follow-Up Meeting on a Proposal for a Mandate
Discussion on the final co-ordination meeting between ministries
16.15-17.00 Is There an Example of “Best Practice” in the Co-ordination of EU Affairs?
17.00 Evaluation and End of the Seminar
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Working language
The seminar will be conducted in English.
Fee
The participation fee is EUR 695 and includes documentation, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and refreshments. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.
Hotel reservations
The European Institute of Public Administration will be pleased to make reservations for you at a hotel in Maastricht. We have made a block booking in Hotel Beaumont**** (www.beaumont.nl), at a rate of EUR 91 p.p.p.n. (incl. breakfast and tourist tax - price 2004). Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed.
Meals
The lunches will be served at the Institute’s restaurant and dinner in the evening will be at a restaurant in town. Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme Organiser so that this can be arranged.
Registration
Kindly complete the registration form and return it before 12 February 2005 to Ms Eveline Hermens, Programme Organiser, European Institute of Public Administration, P.O. Box 1229, NL-6201 BE Maastricht, tel.: +31.43.3296259, fax: +31.43.3296296, e-mail: e.hermens@eipa-nl.com. You can also submit the online registration form which can be found on EIPA’s web site: http://www.eipa.nl (conferences).
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.
Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation. Please indicate the method of payment on the registration form. For cancellations received after the date indicated on the registration form we will have to charge an administration fee of EUR 150 unless a replacement participant is found.
For any further information, please contact Ms Eveline Hermens, Programme Organiser (tel.: +31 43 32 96 259; fax: +31 43 32 96 296; e-mail: e.hermens@eipa-nl.com). More information is also available on EIPA's web site: www.eipa.nl
Lisainfo: Kristi-Jette Remi, 6999302, kristi@ettk.ee
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