On 8 December, the concluding high-level event of the GReFORM project (ERASMUS+) took place. The venue for the day was the prestigious Thon EU Hotel in the heart of Brussels, capital of Europe.
Patrick Van Campenhout, Conseiller International represented Panathlon International.
Everyone was welcomed by Floor Van Houdt-Head of EU Sport Unit who wishes to further promote good governance throughout Europe. The theoretical part was presented by Doctor Professor Anagnostopoulos and Mr. Koutsioundas both from UCLan Cyprus University and the Cyprus Sports Organisation respectively.
In addition to the digital platform, an e-book was also designed with the cooperation of Doctor Professor Geeraert of the Universities of KU Leuven and Utrecht.
The event was closed by Mr. Yves Le Lostecque- Head of Erasmus Mundus & Sport Unit (EACEA). He stressed the importance of this project and the further promotion of "Good Governance" in sport organisations.
He also outlined the EU vision on the Sport budget for 2022 with a sum of 470 million euro which is almost doubled compared to the 2021 budget with the sum of 265 million euro. This proves that SPORT is taken seriously in the European Parliament. In 2014 the 1st Erasmus + projects were launched for the period 2014-2020, the 2nd generation will run from 2021 -2027.
The focus of the EU for the period 2021-2027 will be on 8 priorities, with specific 4 priorities for Sport:
SPORT:
• Encouraging the participation in sport and physical activity
• Promoting integrity and values in sport
• Promoting education in and through sport
• Combating violence and tackling racism, discrimination and intolerance in sport
GENERAL:
• Inclusion and diversity
• Environment and fight against climate change
• Addressing digital transformation through development of digital readiness, resilience and capacity
• Common values, civic engagement and participation
After the closing of this event there was a very interesting network timeslot followed by a very nice lunch.
Hereby all the partners involved in this Erasmus+ project: Cyprus Sport Organisation, CEDAR, University of PATRAS, Universtity of LEUVEN, Mykolas Romeris University, Univesita Degli Studi Di Palermo, ISTS, Federazione Italiano Giocco Handball, EOSE, EASM.
Patrick Van Campenhout, Conseiller International represented Panathlon International with Dr. Geeraert from the University of Leuven