How can RFSC contribute to national urban policies? A presentation given by Jiri Markl (Ministry of Regional Development, Czech Republic), RFSC Conference 2013

1. RFSC Conference 2013
Parallel sessions:
Cooperation and exchange for integrated
urban development
Mr. Jiri Markl

2. How can RFSC contribute to national urban policies?
RFSC is not only web tool
A broader framework
Using the tool(s) that fit your needs most
Communication among all levels (EU, national, regional,
local)
Informal dialog
Learn from each other, exchange experiences

3. How can RFSC contribute to national urban policies?
Based on the RFSC functions, the Czech cities use it
for:
Better coordination / communication among the
departments in city administration and cities´ partners and
citizens
Transparent decision-making process of preparing
strategies or projects
Better and more sustainable results
Influence in credibility

4. How can RFSC contribute to national urban policies?
Based on the Czech situation:
Support the preparation of new EU programming
period
Considering functional region (city and its hinterland)
Check integrated strategies as a basis for using the
European funds

5. How can RFSC contribute to national urban policies?
Other benefits for you:
Fostering integrated thinking and actions
Strengthening cooperation between national and
regional/municipal level
to be partners
Capacity building
Knowledge and experiences
European cities´ approach to strategic planning
Closer cooperation with other cities in country

6. Thank you for your attention.
jiri.markl@mmr.cz