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Successful closure of the 2nd exchange of transnational experiences organized by Método Estudios Consultores in Madrid

Within the project Rural – TIP&A: Transformation through Practical Learning and Entrepreneurship (POSDRU 87164), where Método participates as transnational partner, the second practical work visit has been recently carried out, in order to facilitate an exchange of knowledge aimed at promoting and encouraging entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture in rural areas.

As part of this activity, we have hosted a group of international guests consisting of 6 future entrepreneurs in Romania. The group has traveled to Madrid from 16 to 18 June 2014.

On Monday, June 16, the exchange program started with a welcome reception provided by Método´s team. The work day continued with the presentation of Método Estudios Consultores sector experience at its headquarters in Madrid and finished with the first worktable, in which new business opportunities in rural areas have been listed.

The following days have focused on providing examples of good practice of entrepreneurship in rural areas, in order to inform the participants about the experiences of local entrepreneurs who have achieved success in their work activity.

The first Visit was to COCETA (Spanish Confederation of Associated Work Cooperatives), where the visiting group received relevant information about the huge potential of cooperatives in rural areas.

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Closing Conference Rural TIP&A Project

This morning the Hotel Ibis in Bucarest has hosted the Closing Conference of the Rural TIP&A project. The event brought together the direct beneficiaries of this initiative, local council representatives and mass media, as well as general public interested in the project topic.

The main objective of the Conference was to disseminate the final results of the project, once it reaches its end in the present month of June. In this respect, beneficiaries have expressed a high level of satisfaction, both in relation to the set of activities implemented and the added value of the Spanish experience transferred by Método E. Consultores, which has allowed: to generate a solid basis for the creation of new enterprises, to facilitate new job opportunities and to stimulate the motivation and professional potential of the beneficiaries, all within a rural context.

Following the Agenda, the event has included the following interventions:

  • The Project Manager and the implementation team of the main Beneficiary (SC Global Commercium Development SRL).
  • A representative from Método Estudios Consultores.
  • The Executive Director and other representatives of the Regional Employment Agency of Ilfov County.

In addition, attendees have been part of the reflections / conclusions about the project development in the last 24 months, which were offered by speakers such as Căpraru Paraschiva (labour market expert), Aurel Borcescu (mediator with the communities) or by local authorities. Representatives from the beneficiaries / participants of the project activities have also had the opportunity to give their opinion during the event.

Extending the duration of the Romanian project Rural TIP&A

The Romanian project RURAL TIP&A, where Global Commercium Development participates as main beneficiary and Método Estudios Consultores as transnational partner, has recently received approval to extend the implementation period. Initially, the 31st of October was established as completion date. Considering the partnership interest in improve the results of the activities and increase the impact on the target group, we proceeded to request an 8 months extension.

This closure postponement will allow the company to perform tasks of transferring knowledge and know-how to facilitate active employment measures for disadvantaged groups in the framework of the six rural communities in the Romanian district of Ilfov, which are the target population of this initiative.

Método Estudios Consultores has successfully organized a transnational exchange of experiences between Spain and Romania

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Método Estudios Consultores has succesfully conducted a transnational exchange of experiences between Spain and Romania from 25 to 27 of June in Madrid, as practical part of the Romanian project Rural TIP&A: Transformation through Practical Learning and Entrepreneurship, in which Método Estudios Consultores participates as transnational partner. This project is part of the Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development – POSDRU 2007-2013, funded by the European Social Fund.

In this event, have actively participated representatives from six communities of Ilfov District, (Romania): Ciolpani, Moara Vlăsiei, Dascălu, Tunari, Mogoşoaia and Cernica, promoting an exchange of knowledge in the field of training. That has allowed to know the best strategies to promote employment in rural areas and the achievement of project objectives: promote entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture.

This experience has been carried out through congresses of training, information and advice focused on successful experiences integrated in the Spanish rural economic structure in a sustainable way, providing solutions and ways of working aimed at achieve the Romanian local development.

The success of this project endorse and settle Método Estudios Consultores expansion in Eastern Europe, ensuring and consolidating its presence internationally, through the experience and know-how that our organization has acquired over the last 20 years.