Varna University of Management offers its students the opportunity to participate in three specialized lectures as part of the international project DEMo4PPL (Participatory Planning for the People).
The project aims to provide practical knowledge and methodologies in participatory planning, the use of digital tools, and the application of management techniques. These training sessions are designed for students interested in urban development, civic engagement, and strategic management.
📅 Training Schedule:
🔹 March 17, 2025 | 09:30 – 12:30 CET
Public Participation and Local Development Strategies – Politecnico di Torino
👨🏫 Lecturers: Giancarlo Cotella & Erblin Berisha
🔹 March 18, 2025 | 13:00 – 15:00 CET
Introduction to Digital Tools for Public Participation – University of Thessaly
👨🏫 Lecturer: Petros Rodakinias
🔹 March 24, 2025 | 13:00 – 15:00 CET
Introduction to Management Skills and Techniques for Participatory Planning – Varna University of Management
👨🏫 Lecturer: Vesselin Blagoev
What Will Students Learn?
✔️ Approaches for effectively engaging citizens in planning and development processes
✔️ Working with digital tools for civic participation and strategic planning
✔️ Development of management skills for coordinating projects and engaging stakeholders
✔️ Opportunities for knowledge exchange with leading experts and students from different universities
📌 Registration:
🔗 Registration is open to all students! Sign up here: 👉 Google Form
📧 The session link will be sent via email one day before each lecture.
⏳ All sessions follow CET time – please check your local time zone.
For more information about the DEMo4PPL project and upcoming events, students can contact the program coordinators at Varna University of Management, visit the project website: DEMo4PPL, or send an inquiry to info@demo4ppl.eu.
