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The National Thematic Networks (NTN) in the Netherlands convened on April 14-15, 2005, to initiate the EQUAL programme, aimed at promoting social inclusion through innovative practices. The meeting focused on establishing the mandate, structure, and membership of the networks. Key activities included discussions on mainstreaming strategies and cross-thematic issues, such as gender equality, integration, entrepreneurship, adaptability, and employability. The gathering provided a platform for stakeholders to share lessons learned and to stimulate projects that effectively present results. The NTN's collaborative efforts will drive forward the innovative proposals in the programme’s second round.
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National Thematic Networks in the NetherlandsDublin 14/15 April 2005 • Start of the EQUAL programme • Mandate, members & structure • Mainstreaming activities first round • Cross thematic issues
Start of the EQUAL programme • Other priorities • Mainstreaming committee • 5 NTN’s
NTN mandate • Draw lessons (good and bad practices) • Develop mainstreaming activities • Stimulate projects to present results effectively • Determine innovation of project proposals (2nd round)
Members • Chair • Thematic experts, policy makers, social partners, NGO’s • Policy officers • NSS • 2nd round: • external support • no DP’s
structure • 5 NTN’s (2nd round): • integration, • entrepreneurship, • equal opportunities, • adaptability/life long learning, • employability/reintegration
Mainstreaming activities • Workshops • Conferences • Diners/lunches ‘pensant’ • Reports • Kick off conference second round • Website
Cross thematic issues Gender mainstreaming Cost/benefit analysis Meetings on other cross thematic issues European level?