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Deadline for application: 9 September 2018
Seminar on the role of the European Youth Card in providing opportunities for young people at home and abroad
Brain Drain or Brain Gain?

The Seminar «Brain drain or brain gain?” will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, on 28-30 October 2018 as part of the programme of the Croatian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (18 May - 21 November 2018).

Three partners joined forces for its implementation: the Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility through the Youth Card of the Council of Europe (Croatia is part of the Partial Agreement), the European Youth Card Association (EYCA) and its Croatian member, as well as the Ministry for Demography, Family, Youth and Social Policy of the Republic of Croatia.

This one-day-and-a-half seminar is open to up to 50 participants with expertise in youth affairs/youth mobility, social issues, migration, labour/employment and economic development issues, who will include Governmental representatives of the Council of Europe member states, Researchers, EYCA member organisations, partners and networks, International organisations and Youth organisations and civil society organisations.

Call for applications and information on the seminar - Deadline to apply is Sunday 9 September, Midnight ECT

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Zagreb, Croatia 28-30 October 2018
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