Group 5 Civil society

Kl.9.00-12.00

9.00 Welcome, introduction and practical orientation of today’s agenda by Henrik

9.30 Short sum up by the respective twin town how “civil society” is organized in the municipality.

10.15 Short coffee break

10.30 Networking through sports, music, choirs etc. by Kjell Einar and Lars Erik

Sarpsborg is entertaining the idea of hosting sports- and cultural events within the framework of the twin town collaboration in 2016. The concept involves inviting sport steams, brass bands, choirs etc., in an effort to promote inter-city collaboration within the sports sector

• The group should discuss if there’s an interest for this
• Scale of event
• how to organize such an event
• Sponsorships

11.45 Summary of the morning program by Lars Erik

12.00-13.30 Lunch and tour of Sarpsborg Scene

Kl. 13.30-16.00

13.30 Group discussion/exchange of experience

How can the municipalities contribute to a better network for civil society across our twin cities?

• Benefits and challenges.
• Sponsorships
• Organization

15.15 Debating today’s program and topics good/bad, useful, and the group’s future organization and meeting frequency.

16.00 End of meeting