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3. Value and impact of the Network
Active throughout the whole 2007-2013 programming period, EURoma has been not only
highly valued by relevant actors but also one of the most active transnational networks
over its eight years of operation. Both the Network partners and the European Commission
value positively the work and impact of EURoma, which has become a forum of reference
as regards Structural Funds and Roma inclusion. A number of factors demonstrate the
value and impact of EURoma.
3.1. Value
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The creation of EURoma was an achievement in itself as it is the
first and only
Network gathering the bodies responsible for the financial resources (ESF Managing
Authorities) with those responsible for Roma policies (National Roma Contact
Points).
Therefore, EURoma has been putting into practice and consolidating an
innovative partnership working method among key stakeholders,
advancing in the
partnership principle now established in the ESF Regulation for the 2014-2020
programming period.
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It has been
pioneer and innovative in introducing Roma inclusion in the agenda of
ESF Managing Authorities and in addressing it using a specialised approach.
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It has a
large scope, currently involving fifteen Western and Eastern Member States,
including those with the highest percentage of Roma population and those that are
countries of destination of a large number of migrant Roma.