The expected outputs of the MuNet are:

  • Identification and invitation of local authorities from Cyprus and the European Union (EU) to participate in the network. Part of this activity will be the identification of organized groups engaged in the field of migration and informal groups of migrants at local level and the creation of local immigration networks (as subgroups of the larger network).
  • An informal needs assessment within the local authorities, on collaboration issues at a European level, and management of integration and diversity issues. Moreover, a mapping will be developed for the direct and indirect services involved and the organized groups at a local level.
  • Kick off meeting with the participation of 5 local authorities’ servants from European countries and 20 local authorities’ servants from Cyprus, in order to further define the working framework of the MuNet and the following actions and to create communication channels between members of the network / local authorities from the EU.
  • Exchange information and best practices on organizational structures with regards to integration and diversity issues, collaborative models between local authorities from across the EU.
  • Seminars for local stakeholders and other organizations, with regards to collaboration models within the local authorities, the organizational structures and management practices of integration and diversity.
  • Meetings within the local authorities from Cyprus.
  • Multi-functional Web Platform of Municipalities Network.
  • Online Capacity Building Modules.
  • One (1) visit to a local authority of the European Union from 5 Cypriot local authorities’ servants, which applies effective TCN integration practices.
  • Teleconferences between the members of the Network.
  • Policy and Strategy documents which will highlight the role and importance of local authorities in TCN Integration and diversity management.
  • Development of the Network’s sustainability plan in which will be recorded practices to maintain an efficient network operation, during and after the completion of this Action. Part of the project will be the delivery of an operational plan to create support services for Local Authorities.
  • International conference.
  • Toolkit for best practices in terms of the collaboration models, organisational structures for integration and diversity as well as immigration and integration management.
  • Dissemination of the Network.