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25 DEMOCHANGE Expert Network A transnational knowledge base • Madeleine Koch • Andreas Koch University of Salzburg, Department of Geography and Geology Figure 1 Advantages of being an expert network member Objective and approach The Alpine Space region is subject to specific demographic challenges. This requires specific applications with respect to social, economic and cultural infrastructures. Establishing regional and transnational network communities that are inter-connected, allows for the grouping of experts from many different fields who are thus in turn able to share their experiences and learn from each other. This expert network provides a unique opportunity for the spreading of innovative ideas and the discussion of strengths and weaknesses in any given region (Figure 1). The network encompasses local knowledge and regional experience regarding demographic change with the consequential impacts for spatial planning and regional development. Figure 2 DEMOCHANGE network construction & potential net activities Strategic level Management of transnational network activities Executive board Annual conference International workshops Papers/news Summer School Annual prizes Delegation of 2-3 members of each ROC International Network Activities How to join the DEMOCHANGE expert network The DEMOCHANGE expert network has been designed as an open network; institutions and individuals are invited to participate. Regional organizing committees will be established in every model region. They function as a local hotspot and regional mediator when interconnected to a transnational DEMOCHANGE expert network (Figure 2). Expert Dialogues In summer 2012 the first DEMOCHANGE Expert Dialogues took place in Italy, Germany, Austria and Slovenia; all these events were dedicated to a specific topic (see www.demochange.org). The Expert Dialogues were organized in order to offer a primary networking opportunity. Participants focussed on existing pilot actions and specific and general strategies to deal with Operational level Realization of regional activities Regional Organizing Committees ROC Austria ROC Germany ROC Switzerland ROC Italy ROC Slovenia Regional Network Activities demographic change. This transnational approach resulted in fruitful discussion. Joining the network Send an E-Mail to the coordinator of your regional organizing committee. Coordinators are listed at www.demochange.org. In order to benefit from your expertise, please describe briefly your professional background, your reasons for joining the network and your expectations.
Imprint Lead Partner Munich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Tourism – Germany - Thomas Bausch Project management Susanne Forster - Munich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Tourism, Germany Editors Susanne Forster - Munich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Tourism, Dario Ceccarelli - Aosta Valley Autonomous Region, Italy Layout Stefano Minellono - Aosta, Italy Print Tipografia Valdostana - Aosta, Italy Published by Demochange partnership Photos and Graphics All rights reserved by DEMOCHANGE project. Exceptions are marked next to the photos/graphics. THANKS to all contributing authors and to all regional actors, external experts and project observers who invested their time and experiences in the project. The DEMOCHANGE partnership Garmisch-Partenkirchen 26
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