MetropolisNet is a European network that promotes local strategies for employment and social integration in cities. It supports sustainable development through the exchange of knowledge, innovative projects, and the empowerment of vulnerable groups in urban areas.
MetropolisNet is a unique network of various types of organizations focused on the development and implementation of local strategies for employment and social integration in numerous European cities. The network has its roots in a transnational network established in 1998 to support EU initiatives for local employment, including the Territorial Employment Pacts. Since March 2009, MetropolisNet has been registered as an official EEIG (European Economic Interest Group)[1][2].
The main mission of MetropolisNet is to provide local solutions to support sustainable development in metropolitan areas within the European context. This is achieved through the exchange of information, experiences, and know-how among partner organizations, as well as through the identification and implementation of best practices and innovative projects at the European level.
MetropolisNet is committed to promoting employment, social cohesion, and urban development in large European cities and metropolitan areas. The network serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and the sharing of good practices in the areas of social integration, equal opportunities, lifelong learning, business development, and labor market strategies[1][2].
MetropolisNet is committed to promoting sustainable development in metropolitan areas. This includes:
MetropolisNet includes partner organizations in various European cities, including Berlin, Dublin, Larissa, London, Rome, Marseille, Tampere, and Vienna. These diverse partners significantly contribute to addressing the challenges in the areas of social integration and employment development in urban regions[2].
Through its comprehensive activities and the commitment of its partner organizations, MetropolisNet makes an important contribution to sustainable development and social integration in European cities.