INTI is a
European Union (EU) funding programme for preparatory
actions promoting the integration in the EU member states of
people who are not citizens of the EU. Its aim is also to
promote dialogue with civil society, develop integration
models, seek out and evaluate best practices in the
integration field and set up networks at European level.
Member States vary
considerably in the way they conceive the integration of
third-country nationals and in the extent to which they have
developed and implemented integration policies. Some countries
have a long experience in this area whereas others have only
just started developing national policies.
Both experienced
and less experienced Member States should benefit from the INTI
programme. Third countries can participate in the activities
undertaken by Member States, although they cannot apply or
receive financial support in this framework.
The underlying
principle is to promote new and innovative ways of integrating
immigrants, building wherever possible on past experience.
INTI encourages
co-operation between Member States, their regional, local
authorities and other stakeholders and the creation of
trans-national partnerships and networks.
Priority will be
given to actions enhancing the empowerment of migrants and
contributing to a trans-national and constructive dialogue.
The call for
proposals for INTI 2006 aims at providing financial support to
actions which contribute to the realisation of the following
three specific objectives :
Specific objective
A:
To support the setting up of trans-national co-operation
networks or pilot projects designed to identify, exchange and
evaluate good practices and new approaches in the field of
integration.
Specific objective
B:
To increase knowledge base for the development of integration
policies EU-wide.
Specific objective
C:
To support trans-national dialogue and awareness on integration
issues and its impact on society.
Futó Projekt
