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Value and impact of the Network
In addition, the steady participation of the twelve countries that joined the Network in
2008 and the willingness expressed over the years by other countries to get involved in
it (such as Austria, Belgium and Croatia or the candidate country Turkey) or to use and
disseminate the Network products is a proof of the interest raised by the Network.
COUNTRIES CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN THE NETWORK
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Finland
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Spain
Slovakia
Sweden
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The
work of the Network,
considered a good model of horizontal cooperation
between Member States within the EU policy framework, has been
aligned with the
European Commission principles and agenda.
The
continuous involvement of the
European Commission
(notably the Directorate-General Employment, Social Affairs
and Inclusion, the Directorate-General Justice and the Directorate-General Regional
Policy), in addition to showing the value given by the institution to the Network, has
been crucial in promoting this alignment and creating valuable synergies among the
Commission and the Network.
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It has managed to
involve other key actors for the inclusion of the Roma population.
In particular, the Network has incorporated in its activities the knowledge and
experience of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Managing Authorities,
European institutions and European and international organisations. Organisations
such as the World Bank, the Committee of the Regions, the Council of Europe, the
European Fundamental Rights Agency, the United Nations Development Programme,
the Eurocities Network, the Open Society Foundations, the Roma Education Fund
and the European Training Foundation have regularly taken part in Network activities.
In addition, EURoma has also facilitated the involvement of regional and local
administrations as well as non-governmental organisations.