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The Components
Component 1
Title 
Management and co-ordination
Strategic focus
The coordination and follow up of the project Cooperation among the Geoparks and exchange of ideas, methods and trends.
Planned results
Exchange of experience between Geoparks and transfer of know-how
Indicators
Two coordination meetings per year. Proceedings will be submitted. Progress reports will be submitted every six months and a final report at the end of the project with its results.
Component 2
Title 
Studies, investigations, preparation of future projects
Strategic focus
Development of Geo-tourism – Improve visibility of Geoparks Expansion of the Network
Planned results
Evaluation of the Geoparks services and products Setting and applying of criteria quality standards in service providing. Achievement of similar quality standards in all Geoparks New European Geoparks.
Indicators
Report on qualitative analysis on Geopark services and products and proposals for improvement
DB with Geoparks services and products Indicative list of quality standards Mission reports for new candidatures
Component 3
Title 
Thematic conferences, study tours, seminars
Strategic focus
Improvement of co-operation of Geoparks in European level in the various disciplines Involve local enterprises in Geotourism activities connected with Geoparks
Planned results
Exchange experience- know-how in Geoparks management techniques in visitors approach as well as in methodologies for preserving the geological heritage. Exchange of Geoparks personnel  Training in best practice
Indicators
Organization of two Thematic conferences (conference material)Conference proceedings Exchange of Geoparks personnel - reports
Component 4
Title 
Information and Public Relations activities
Strategic focus
Improvement of the Geoparks visibility and communication Sensitisation of the local society for the values of geological heritage
Planned results
Familiarization of the tourists with the idea of Geotourism Promotion of the Geoparks as special touristic attractions
Indicators
Creation of a common Web-site Publish of a Geoparks Magazine Creation of a Promotion Corner in each Geopark (information point)Geoparks leaflets and posters Multimedia Presentation of European Geoparks in CD-Rom
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