The first Summer School on time policies in Barcelona

Barcelona City Council is pleased to present the European Summer School on Time Policies, a key initiative within the Time4All project designed to train policymakers and public servants, providing them with the necessary tools to actively influence the configuration of time policies within their organizations.

Time management is essential to the well-being, productivity and sustainability of our communities. In this context, this unique event offers a platform for knowledge exchange, capacity building and networking around the implementation of effective time policies.

Date: 13th - 14th June 2024
Location: Picasso Museum, Barcelona (Plaza de Jaume Sabartés,1 - Barcelona)

Program

Thursday, 13 June

  • 9:15 h. Chair of the day: Blai Martí, Barcelona City Council.
     
  • 9:30 h Opening: Maria Rengel, Director of Feminism and LGTBI - Barcelona City Council.
     
  • 9:45 h Opening conference: “2003–2024, 21 years of time policies in Barcelona City Council”, Inma Moraleda, Former Member of Barcelona City Council.(1995-2015). Currently director of the Mayor's Office of Santa Coloma de Gramenet.
     
  • 10:15 h Round table: "Quality employment and the right to time".
     
    • Lorena Ventura Calvo, Barcelona Activa, Barcelona Agreement for Quality Employment
    • Laura de Caralt, Barcelona City Council, NUST Network - Network of companies for a new working time.
    • Ana Pérez Clemente, People Manager, PM & BPM Consultant - Iterem (NUST network company).
    • Moderator: Alicia Egea, Barcelona Activa.
       
  • 11.00 h Coffee Break
     
  • 11:30 h Presentation: “Tools to self-evaluate time policies",
     
    • Lía Barrese, Time Use Initiative.
    • Pedro Martín Cumplido, Barcelona Metropolitan Area.
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  • 12:00 h Participative workshop: “What is meant by a city of proximity?”
     
    • Diego Sánchez and Seunghoon Han. Chair of Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation – Sorbonne Business School.
       
  • 14:00 h Lunch and networking.
     

Friday, 14 June

  • 9:15 h. Chair of the day: Blai Martí, Barcelona City Council.
     
  • 9:30 h Conference: Caren Grown, Senior Fellow, Center For Sustainable Development, the Brookings Institution.
     
  • 10:00 h Roundtable: “Time policies in the world. Global experiences”.
     
    • Ingrid Gómez Saracíbar, CDMX's Secretary for Women.
    • Carolina Barone, Undersecretary for Women from Buenos Aires.
    • Susanna Molteni, Employment, Youth and Sport Division, Milan City Hall.
    • Facilitator: Marc Martorell, Time Use Initiative.
       
  • 10:45 h Roundtable: "Challenges and achievements of Quantifying time: urban planning, mobility and time poverty".
     
    • Ana Paricio, Barcelona Regional.
    • Gemma Solé,  Institute Metropoli.
    • Georgina Monge, Barcelona City Council.
    • Facilitator: Mar Camarasa, Barcelona City Council.
       
  • 11:30 h Coffee break.
     
  • 12:00 h Roundtable:"Circadian rhythms, public time policies and the city".
     
    • Diego Golombek – CONICET.
    • Carla Estivill, Director of the Estivill Clinic and head of research.
    • Facilitator: Georgina Monge, Barcelona City Council.
  • 12:45 h Closing remarks: Raquel Gil Eiroá, Councillor for Economic Promotion, Work, Feminism and Democratic Memory.
     
  • 13:15 h Visit to the Parc de la Ciutadella Greenhouse. Guided tour of the exhibition on sustainability.

 

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Methodology

1. Expert Participation: The summer school will feature a diverse range of speakers, including experts from fields such as gender studies, urban studies, sustainability, policymakers, chronobiology, etc. These experts will share their insights, research findings, and best practices to enrich participants' understanding of time policies.

2. Learning-by-Doing Approach: Through case-based workshops, participants will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life scenarios. Guided by experienced policymakers and scholars, these sessions will provide practical tools and strategies for developing, implementing, and evaluating time policies within local contexts.

3. Networking Spaces: In addition to formal sessions, the summer school will provide ample opportunities for participants to connect and engage with each other. Informal gatherings and cultural events will create a conducive environment for building relationships, sharing experiences, and fostering collaboration.

Expected Outcomes

1. Enhanced understanding of the importance of time policies in addressing societal challenges and promoting well-being.

2. Increased capacity among participants to design, implement, and evaluate time policies that are responsive to local needs and priorities.

3. Strengthened networks and partnerships among participants, fostering ongoing collaboration and knowledge-sharing beyond the summer school.

 

 

 

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