23/09/2011, Brussels
European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) organized the Conference “Getting out of the Crisis Together” focusing on the impact of the economic crisis on poverty and social exclusion. At the Conference, 200 civil society activists, union representatives, politicians, researchers and people experiencing poverty, exchanged ideas and opinions about the consequences of the crisis and possible alternative approaches to overcome the crisis. They called for an urgent need to stop austerity measures as a key measure to overcome the crisis and for a more flexible approach to the debt crisis, based on solidarity and backed by a new type of Marshall Plan that would include social investment in jobs, services and social protection and greater transparency and participative governance and society.
At the Conferences there was unanimous support for the request for solidarity with the Greek people. All groups of similar orientation were also invited to join the development of a common agenda for a dynamic alliance that would advocate changes in the EU.
The Publication „Re-engaging: Hope and Expectations – getting out of the crisis together“ served as the basis for debate.
Information and materials from the Conference can be viewed and downloaded here...
77-8/10/2011, Sisevac
In Sisevac, on the 7th and 8th of October, several members of the Anti-Poverty Network – Serbia (APNS) were gathered to work on the Network’s strategic planning. The main themes during the first day of the workshop were the organization, coordination and operation of the Network, as well as defining areas for the Network’s future work. Furthermore, representatives talked about the risks and obstacles that may constrain this process and further development of the Network. The conclusions of the first day were during the second day developed into a working strategy document that will be forwarded to all members of the Network for discussion.
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