Today marks the conclusion in Paluzza of the 2026 Summer Camp “Strategies for Sustainable Local Development”, the training initiative promoted by ComPA FVG that brought together local administrators, public officials and territorial stakeholders in a learning programme dedicated to the main challenges of local development and the tools needed to manage change effectively.

This year as well, Informest contributed to the training programme with two complementary modules, making available its expertise in European policies, territorial cooperation and international project design. Its participation forms part of the long-standing collaboration between Informest and ComPA FVG, aimed at strengthening the capacities of local administrations and promoting the dissemination of tools and methodologies that help seize the opportunities offered by the European Union.

The first module, delivered at the beginning of the week and entitled “Understanding European Scenarios to Govern Better: Interpretative Keys for Local Administrators”, offered a reflection on Europe’s role in territorial policies and on the transformations that are redefining the framework within which local authorities operate. Starting from an analysis of the main megatrends shaping the European and global context, the module explored topics such as the green and digital transitions, demographic dynamics, technological innovation and geopolitical changes, highlighting their impact on territorial development strategies and on the future priorities of European programming.

Particular attention was devoted to the prospects of the new European Union programming cycle and to the growing need for local administrations to adopt a long-term strategic vision capable of anticipating ongoing transformations and guiding territorial development choices. The central message of the session was the need to move beyond an approach focused solely on pursuing funding opportunities and instead build growth paths consistent with European priorities and the needs of local communities.

The second module focused on European projects and European Union funding opportunities. Through a practical and workshop-based approach, participants explored the logic linking territorial needs, European strategies and project design, analysing the essential elements required to develop effective project ideas and understanding how EU-funded initiatives originate from the ability to devise shared responses to common challenges through partnerships and cooperation networks.

Throughout the week, the two modules provided participants with a dual perspective: on the one hand, operational tools to access European programmes and develop high-quality projects; on the other, a strategic vision helping them understand the directions that will shape future European Union policies. This integrated approach reflects Informest’s mission as a bridge between Europe, the Region and local territories, as well as its role in supporting public administrations in development and innovation processes.

Participation in the 2026 Summer Camp confirms the joint commitment of ComPA FVG and Informest to strengthening the skills of administrations across Friuli Venezia Giulia, promoting a greater capacity to understand ongoing changes, undertake strategic planning and make effective use of European instruments in support of sustainable territorial development.

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