Facilitating Access to Training for Public Employees through the Intercultural Regions Network: Catalunya
Generalitat de Catalunya
Representative
David Moya Malapeira
Start of Project
January 2026
End of Project
December 2026
Overview
The Government of Catalunya, in its capacity as Chair of the Intercultural Regions Network (IRN) and a member of the Action Group on Disinformation under the Urban Agenda for the Inclusion of Migrants and Refugees initiative, is committed to facilitating access to European training initiatives for employees of European regional administrations that are part of the network.
The IRN is a cooperation network among European regions committed to promoting intercultural inclusion and equality. It serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, driving innovation in public policy, and promoting actions in areas such as diversity management and the integration of migrants and refugees.
Specifically, Catalunya will offer access to specialized training for public employees of European regional administrations to help them address the effects of disinformation in their work, for example in decision-making, data analysis, or communication campaigns.
Likewise, the Government of Catalunya will contribute its experience and expertise to the development of these training programmes and will facilitate connections between the European and local levels, bringing together different levels of government and strengthening multilevel governance based on collaboration among institutions.
Expected Impact
This initiative is expected to have the following impacts:
Strengthening the capacity of regional public administration staff to address the effects of disinformation in their work, particularly in decision-making, data analysis, and public communication.
Improving skills in managing diversity and promoting social cohesion, contributing to the development of intercultural policies and strategies tailored to everyday challenges and those linked to the development of new technologies.
Strengthening cooperation between levels of governance and greater alignment with EU policies and strategies on inclusion.
Lessons Learned
Building inclusive and resilient communities requires an intercultural approach to public policy-making. Regions play a key role in intercultural inclusion by effectively translating policies into concrete actions. Therefore, it is essential to establish a strong network of regions committed to interculturalism, joining forces to achieve a significant impact.
Priority Objectives
Realizing socio-economic inclusion
Eliminating all forms of discrimination and promoting evidence-based public discourse
Engaging in regional and multilateral partnerships and increasing city-to-city cooperation
“If we want public policies to be truly effective, we must design them in consultation with the regions, because they are the ones closest to what is actually happening on the ground. Leaving this regional perspective out means missing an opportunity to develop solutions that are more realistic, more effective, and more closely connected to people’s daily lives.”