Anna Lindh Foundation

European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation “AMPHICTYONY”

National Network

Greece

Address

29 Vironos Str., 10558 Athens Greece

Country

Greece

City

Athens

Street address 2

29 Vironos Str., 10558

Telephone

00302103243374

E-Mail

amfiktio@otenet.gr

Year of Establishment

2008

Contact Person1

Mr. Vasilis Xenos-Gavrielis

Contact Person 2

Stavroula Koutsaki

Organisation Type

Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development

General Information

“E.G.T.C AMPHICTYONY.” consists of Twinned Self-government Organizations of the 1st and 2nd degree, Associations of a Self Government nature as well as Regions of the countries in the Mediterranean and is organized as a civil company of a non profit nature governed by the provisions of the Articles 741-784 of the Civil Code of the Regulation (EK) 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council of July 5th 2006 (hereinafter “Regulation”) and of this present Charter. EGTC Amphictyony employs two permanent employees and several external employees functions with an annual budget of 136.000 Euros. Main Funding sources come from the municipality members. Modalities of action: 'Social responsibility' within the context of the program 'Year against poverty'. Leonardo Da Vinci program. Supportive Structure of the Covenant of Mayors. Organization of conference 'Cultural policy and local government'. Seminar on 'Management of Maritime Resources'. Action for the Olympic Truce. Main partners: Hellenic company local development and local government (EETAA), Municipality of Saint Barbara, Municipality members.

Mission and Objectives

The main aim of E.G.T.C AMPHICTYONY is for the people of the Mediterranean to live in a continuously peaceful environment and one of constant development, financially effective, socially just andenvironmentally viable with cohesion and security in their areas. 4.2 The duties and operational objectives of E.G.T.C AMPHICTYONY that contribute to the achievement of its goal are the following: § The joint action and co-operation amongst its members § The respect in all levels of the principles of freedom, democracy, justice, security and protection of the environment. § The facilitation and promotion of cross border, interstate and/or interregional co-operation, with a view to reinforcing social and financial cohesion among its members. § The realization of programs that are co-funded by the European Union (E.U.) through the European Fund of Regional Development, the European Social Fund and/or the Cohesion Fund § The realization of actions of territorial co-operation amongst its members with or without the E.U.’s financial contribution § The collaboration with scientific centers and institutions, established in the countries of the Mediterranean, with E.U. institutions and International organizations, Self-government or not. Exchange of information, experiences, promotion and application of successful practices among its members Access to information and knowledge by means of utilizing data banks, new technologies and the development of the information society § The research, pursuit, preservation, promotion and utilization of the cultural identity of the Peoples of the Mediterranean towards the safeguarding of intercultural dialogue, the development of bonds of friendship, co-operation, respect and acceptance of diversity. Strengthening the participation of the Citizen and the agencies of the Local Societies within the frame of territorial, financial and social collaboration among its members.

Main Projects / Activities

'Social responsibility' within the context of the program 'Year against poverty'. Leonardo Da Vinci program. Supportive Structure of the Covenant of Mayors. Organization of conference 'Cultural policy and local government'. Seminar on 'Management of Maritime Resources'. Action for the Olympic Truce.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Because of the wide context of our members who focus on local communities, we would be able to promote in a realized way our common goals to a wider social basis.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Because of our belief that our aims and goals lie on a common basis with your foundation towards a Mediterranean of peace putting in the center the human.