Aims and scope
Aim of the WG
- Explore the impact of internationalisation on the profession.
- Support measures on how architects might up skill to remain globally competitive and export services.
Main area of interest
- Improve the global competitiveness of EU architects.
- Engage with European Commission programmes for the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills, development of new business models and assistance for export activities.
Planned focus and key activities
- Facilitate a network for experienced architects from Member Organisations’ export agencies/initiatives.
- Develop key messages to promote the skills of EU architects, for use in trade promotions.
- Develop international practice/export guide book.
- Create web-page those seeking partners for international projects or work in third countries.
- Create web-page for those seeking / offering work experience (traineeships)
- Develop relationship with EU Commission
- Participate in trade missions
- Develop check list for international collaborations
- Public information on access to finance
- Provide aid to develop Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) to facilitate access to new markets and reduce regulatory burdens
- Research practices in third countries.
Meetings: 4 per annum
Membership: 25 participants