WEED Local Action Planning

1. WEED Local Action Planning Steering Group Meeting Brussels, 26-27 March 2009

2. Structure of Presentation I. Local Action Plans in URBACT programme II. WEED focus III. Assumptions IV. LAP process V. LAP template VI. Things to remember

3. I. Role of LAPs…Key part of URBACT programme LAPs are intended to • Improve the impact of transnational exchange and learning on local policies • Give a concrete form to the outputs from networking activities carried out by each partner • Be part of a planned solution to the problems faced by partners.

4. II. WEED focus 1. Increasing levels and success of women in locally relevant entrepreneurial activities 2. Improving quality and quantity of jobs filled by women in local labour markets 3. Promoting/ supporting women in use of new technology and improving their position in knowledge economy and applied science/ research

5. III. LAP process - assumptions • ALS and transnational workshops will help to develop an evidence base that can be drawn on by LSGs • LSG activity will clarify goals, objectives and timelines for their local area and this will be aided by discussions and evidence from a wider field than is normally possible. • LSG activity will result in reflection on the good practice and experience that exists locally that transnational partners in WEED may want to draw on

6. Local Preparatory / evidence extension+ stakeholder mobilisation Issue prioritisation + stakeholder commitment Strategy formulation, local engagement and LAP Version 1 Strategy formulation, local engagement and LAP Version 2 Final version Final consultation and initial implementation Transnational Review of other partner resources Learning prioritisation Development of TN evidence base for preparation of LAP 1 Development of TN evidence base for preparation of LAP 2 + Getting feedback form transnational partners/ community IV. LAP process

7. IV. LAP process • Worked example in pack

9. V. LAP template • Introduction- what issue is to be addressed and why • Problems- what they are locally • Possible solutions and local partners involved • Role of transnational work in developing solution ideas • Overall goal - for initiatives/ actions • Objectives - for initiatives/ actions • Activities proposed– what, by whom • Timing– when things will happen • Funding– who will pay for what • Indicators – which ones will be used to prove success • Details of the one action chosen for development into funding proposal • Nature and contribution of local consultation in the LAP

10. V. LAP template • Worked example in pack

11. VI. Things to remember • The LSG work programme gives dates for process • WEED LAP document offers direction for your own LAP • URBACT documentation on LAPs provides a very valuable resource • There is no one way to develop LAP • Creativity and commitment are key • A Plan can be a set of new funded projects, the development of an existing local plan, a strategy to get local and national working together - there is no single ‘correct’ model • Take advantage of the peer review offered by transnational activity - it can be very helpful