COOP AT-BG

<h2>Cooperation between Bulgaria and Austria in the Field of the Labour Market</h2>

<p>Cooperation in the field of the labour market between Austria and Bulgaria began in late autumn <strong>2007</strong> with the aim of building a sustainable, stable and continuously expanding network between Austrian and Bulgarian institutions and organisations in this field. The purpose is to exchange information, discuss established solutions and good practices, and present know-how on specific and current labour market policy topics.</p>

<h3>Implemented Activities</h3>

<p>Within the framework of the project, the following are regularly carried out:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Bilateral meetings and consultations;</li>
    <li>Specialised events (workshops, seminars, study visits, conferences, etc.);</li>
    <li>Publication of joint materials.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Funding and Partners</h3>

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    <dt>Funding:</dt>
    <dd>Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Republic of Austria and the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of the Republic of Bulgaria.</dd>
    <dt>Implementers and Partners:</dt>
    <dd>The project is implemented by the consulting company <strong>ASB Consulting, Austria</strong> in cooperation with the Bulgarian partner organisation <strong>Club "Economy 2000"</strong> and the Austrian partners <strong>IOS Management and the WISDOM Institute</strong> (within the framework of the 2007–2009 project).</dd>
</dl>

<h3>Network Participants</h3>

<p>Depending on the specific topics, other key labour market policy stakeholders and institutions are also involved in the implementation of the project and bilateral events, cooperating within the network:</p>

<ul>
    <li>The Austrian Public Employment Service;</li>
    <li>The Bulgarian Labour Offices;</li>
    <li>Representatives of the social partners;</li>
    <li>Experts and partners from both countries and the European Commission.</li>
</ul>