ROMED2

ROMACT Initiative of the Council of Europe

About the project

The ROMACT programme aimed to build the capacity of local authorities to develop and implement policies and public services that are inclusive of all, including Roma. Policy change and capacity building are long-term processes that require a variety of interconnected instruments and interventions. In the light of the Common Basic Principles on Roma Inclusion, ROMACT is guided by the need to ensure:

• the promotion of a human rights approach, including the principles of equality and non-discrimination
• explicit but not exclusive targeting
• an integrated approach to avoid fragmentation;
• tackling local needs through local solutions with local people;
• mainstreaming the specific needs of disadvantaged Roma into all public policies;
• good governance and transparent decision-making processes, citizen participation and accountability;
• evidence-based approach and transfer of good practice;
• promotion of gender equality and gender mainstreaming;
• better use of EU funds;
• performance evaluation.