7th BOLSTER regional policy dialogue

The 7th BOLSTER regional policy dialogue will take place online in English on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, from 10:00-12:30 CEST.

The policy dialogue will explore the findings of the project in Bulgaria, with a particular emphasis on the Stara Zagora region. It will address how Territorial Just Transition Plans and related projects can actively engage marginalised groups in the societal and green transition. Focusing on the impact of Just Transition funding on vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities, the event will bring together researchers, policymakers and civil society to share diverse perspectives.

The dialogue’s objectives are two-fold. First, it aims to identify the strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities within current Just Transition project calls and stakeholder engagement efforts. Second, it aims to highlight best practices from various regions, offering actionable strategies for local authorities, NGOs and citizens to support marginalised communities and grassroots initiatives throughout the Just Transition process.

Speakers:

Prof. Christina Nikolova, University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Alexandra Lulache, Make Better Association Romania
Dr. Marcin Baron, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland
ReminaAleksieva, Expert, Center for the Study of Democracy, Bulgaria
Ivaylo Stoyanov, Head of Strategic Planning and Programming Department, Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Bulgaria
Monica Stoyanova, Senior Expert in the Strategic Planning and Programming Department, Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Bulgaria
Zornitsa Roussinova, President of Economic and Social Council, Republic of Bulgaria
Bogomil Nikolov, Vice President of Economic and Social Council, Republic of Bulgaria
Artur Ochojski, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland
Prof. Darina Zaimova, Trakia University Institute for Sustainable Transition and Development – Stara Zagora, Bulgaria