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Learn about the ERT, an exchange program focusing on best practices in policies, governance, and public sector performance among EU civil servants. Discover how ERT builds networks and connects different administrative systems. Explore study visit options based on themes and country systems, offering valuable insights and collaboration opportunities. Engage with DISPA to suggest topics for study visits and contribute to the development of a two-year plan for ERT activities. Connect with ERT delegates and DISPA members to enhance policy understanding and cooperation.
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DISPA Meeting VilniusDispa matters (part II): European Reciprocal Training Programme (ERT) 25 October 2013, Mariette Baptist-Fruin, Dutch Institutefor Public Administration
What is ERT about? • Is about exchange of goodpracticeregardingpolicies and public sector performance and challengesbetweencivilservantsfrom different memberstates • Is aboutunderstandingeachothers’ administrative system and governancemechanisms • Is about building networksbetweencivilservantsacross the EU
Types of ERT programmes • Studyvisits (3 days) organisedbyone of the DISPA membersforcivilservantsfromothermemberstates • Two types: • Thematic: focus onspecificthemeorgoodpractice, discussingcase-studies • General: focus onadministrative system of the host country including EU coordination system • Somestudyvisits are fee-based/somenotdependingon the status of the institute • Staff of DISPA membersmake up the ERT network
How to connect ERT to policy • Byorganisinggeneralstudyvisits, especiallywhen MS is on the roadtowards EU presidency • Byidentifying relevant policythemes/goodpracticeforspecificstudyvisits Question to DISPA members: • Whattheme/specific topic is a goodpracticeor major topic in your country and couldbe the subject of a studyvisit?
Role for DISPA and ERT network • ERT delegates prepare plan fortwo-yearscheduleforseveralstudyvisitsbasedon input of DISPA membersduring DISPA meeting (bothgeneral and thematic). • Plan is submitted to next DISPA meeting fordiscussion and approval. • DISPA membersappointmember of staff as contactperson in the ERT networkifthey have notyetdonesoalready.