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EAVI Development and Activities projects and networks Paolo Celot Lucca 22- 23 October, 2004. EAVI. European Association for Viewers Interests. The European Association for Viewers Interests. TO DO WHAT?. A REAL NEED FOR IT!. (The Recommended Activities). AND WHAT TO DO FIRST?.
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EAVI Development and Activitiesprojects and networksPaolo CelotLucca 22- 23 October, 2004 EAVI European Association for Viewers Interests
The European Association for Viewers Interests TO DO WHAT? A REAL NEED FOR IT! (The Recommended Activities) AND WHAT TO DO FIRST? AND HOW TO DO IT? FIRST?
WHAT has emerged from the research: Recommended Activities for EAVI • Forum to exchange good practices; • Promotion of Media Literacy; • Influence EU Policy Making; • Information and Assistance; • Networking (media experts, candidates, etc.); • Research Activities; EAVI ACTIVITIES
Good Practices Media Literacy EU Policy Information Networking Research Lobbying EU Institutions Organisation of Events Project-byproject approach EAVI ACTIVITIES Services to Members EAVI Web Site EU Funding Opportunities EAVI ACTIVITIES
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS (1)Instruments for Viewers Interests • European Parliament, Committee on Petitions; • Complaint to the European Commission concerning failure to comply with community law; • Actions brought to the Court of Justice of the European Communities (ECJ); • Internal Market law problems solving network (Solvit); • European Extra-Judicial Network (EEJ-Net).
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS (2) • Review of TVWF Directive • Communication on Media Literacy • Media Plus Programme Revision - Many Opportunities to participate to the debate • (Focus' groups, independent studies, hearings, position papers, meetings, etc.) • Funding Opportunities
Lobbying EU Institutions Good Practices Organisation of Events Media Literacy EU Policy Project-byproject activity Information Services to Members Networking EAVI Web Site Research EU Funding Opportunities EAVI ACTIVITIES
Lobbying EU Institutions Organisation of Events Project-byproject approach Services to Members EAVI Web Site EU Funding Opportunities PRE-REQUISITES • LEGITIMACY • CREDIBILITY EAVI ACTIVITIES • FINANCIAL RESOURCES • HUMAN RESOURCES
EAVI Secretariat Paolo Celot Secretary General EAVI (European Viewers Association) Rond Point Schuman 9/16 1040 Bruxelles Tel. (32 2) 282 0086 info@eavi.org
Benefits of joining EAVI Benefits of membership • Regular information on European initiatives that concern viewers interests • Participation in dialogue with the European institutions • defending the interests of viewers • drawing attention to the viewers in Community policies • guaranteeing access to Community Funding programmes • strengthening the role of viewers in European decision making • Support to identifying and introducing practical solutions at national level • exchanges of experience, identification of best practices and transfers of know-how between organisations • joint initiatives
Benefits of joining EAVI Benefits of membership • Support for development of European projects • early information on Community calls for proposals • access to a network of potential partners throughout Europe • Development of a network of contacts and exchanges of views • Support for participation in European campaigns • Greater international visibility and prestige for the organisation • a European platform for elected officials • International Conferences and events
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Five or more members President of the Association (2 Vice-Presidents) ADVISORY BOARD Individuals (members or not) President of the Scientific Committee SECRETARIAT Secretary General Articles of Association Structure Organisation and working GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOUNDING Members EFFECTIVE Members (Viewers or consumers organisations active in the field of viewers interests) ASSOCIATE Members (public or private institutions supporting the association) OBSERVERS EU Institutions representatives Members Honorary President
Current compositionof the Executive Council Organisation and working • Uwe Hasebrink, Hambourg (President) • Paolo Baldi, Geneve (Vice-president) • José Manuel Tornero, Barcelona (Vice-president) • Paolo Celot, Brussels (Secretary General) • Richard Collins, London • Bernd Holznagel, Munster • Marialina Marcucci, Lucca • Marco Ricceri, Roma