A total of 48 individually study tours will be organised by Concordia during the life of this project. In essence, the outcomes should :

• promote the advancement of partnerships and networks, 
• promote the advancement of learning and new practice through international programme activity.
   

Objectives

• To examine best practice models and extract key learning points on topics which have relevance to the sector he/she represents.
• To give the participant the opportunity to examine diverse groups working in partnership.
• To identify opportunities which have potential application within the sector he/she represents.
• To provide information to assist the formulation of policy on behalf of the social partners.
   

Deciding The Theme of the Study Tour

Individuals interested in availing of funding under Partnership for Progress will be required to submit their idea to Concordia on an Individual Study Tour application form. The topic / theme will be at the discretion of each applicant, but should be in keeping with the overall aims and objectives of the initiative. It should be noted that each application will be assessed on an individual basis and must be approved by the selection panel in order to proceed.

Eligibility

Applicants must be resident in Northern Ireland and be a social partner representative.
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