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What is Qec-ERAN ?

Qec-ERAN is a network of towns promoting the integrated approach to the revitalisation of disadvantaged areas, with the involvement of politicians, technicians and local residents in that process.

It is one of the longest established networks in relation to the theme of urban regeneration. and remains committed to being at the leading edge in relation to the changing realities experienced by regeneration areas.

Why was QeC-ERAN established?

QeC-ERAN was established in 1989 in order to represent the interests of towns/cities which face a number of multiple challenges whilst also offering new opportunities in terms of Urban regeneration.

Since then it has played a strategic role in the development of programmes linked to structural and cohesion funds and is one of the key players in the URBACT programme, which seeks to capitalise the good practice, which the URBAN programme has generated.

What are the objectives of Qec-ERAN?

QeC-ERAN has a number of key objectives:

• Developing programmes/projects which facilitate the exchange of experience and practise between such areas.
  
• Supporting initiatives based on greater participation of targeted groups.
  
• Promoting joint up working and thinking between local authorities and other key agencies, and in particular local NGOs.
  
• Undertaking research and evaluation in order to impact on existing and future Urban regeneration policies/programmes.
  
• Representing the views and needs of such localities within EU and EC groupings and networks.
  
• Creating a network which constitutes an European "think tank" regarding the issues of diversity, integration,social and economic exclusion and urban regeneration

What services are provided to Members?

 The following services are provided to its members:  

• Membership of the General Assembly which is responsible for the strategic direction of the Association
• Regular information briefings on key themes and issues Two Member workshops per year
• Access to a customised data and resource base
• Partner seeking service to enable members to secure European funding
• Membership profile on the Associations Website
• Targeted searches to reflect specific interests
• Regular information regarding calls for funding relating to the work of the Association
• Advise and support in relation to European project proposals
• Co-ordination and development of project proposals where there is agreed membership support
  

How to become a member?

QeC-ERAN has members and associates across the EU25 member states. Membership is open to local authorities and NGO's and other non-for profit organisations that are involved in urban regeneration. Read more>>