On 10 November 2023, the event “Skills development for the sustainable growth of the Adriatic-Ionian region”, recognised by the European Union as part of the calendar of activities organised in the framework of the European Year of Skills, took place in San Marino.

This event was aimed at raising awareness on crucial issues such as sustainable growth and non-formal education, by promoting concrete actions to preserve the environment and to ensure a better quality of life for all citizens of the Adriatic-Ionian Macroregion.

The organisation of the conference was boosted by the Forum of Adriatic and Ionian Cities and involved the San Marino institutions which usually collaborate in activities related to San Marino's participation in EUSAIR: Department of Foreign Affairs, University of San Marino, Chamber of Commerce and San Marino Innovation.

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The inclusion of young people in EUSAIR Governance and Pillars is at the top of the agenda of the Strategy's governing bodies. However, as underlined in the Manifesto for Young People by Young People to Shape the European Cooperation Policy, young people and local communities need to be further informed about the opportunities available and the calls of the various EU cohesion instruments.

This Seminar brings together schools, universities, youth associations, INTERREG programmes and representatives of EUSAIR, with the objectives of: i) informing potential beneficiaries about the EUSAIR strategy for the region and concrete involvement opportunities; ii) informing youth organisations of the opportunities arising from INTERREG IPA programmes, including schools and universities; and iii) raise awareness of Youth Manifesto recommendations for wider inclusion of young people in EU-funded programmes and calls.

This Seminar is part of a series of events organised by the Cooperation and Development Institute (CDI) in collaboration with the European Commission, and is organised in collaboration with the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region and the Directorate of European Affairs of San Marino.

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Following the new possibility for San Marino to access Interreg-VI IPA ADRION calls (2021-2027), the San Marino National Info Day concerning the first call for proposals of the above-mentioned Transnational European Programme was held on 31 May 2023 in San Marino, at the Sala Montelupo in Domagnano. 

The participation of San Marino in IPA ADRION opens up the possibility for national public and private entities to participate in the implementation of European projects funded by the Programme, in collaboration with partners from other eligible countries in the Adriatic and Ionian region.

The first call for proposals places innovation, the environment, climate change, circular economy and sustainable mobility among its priorities.

Info Day full programme
San Marino Info Day 1st call for proposals IPA ADRION (2021-2027) - Press release