​European Affairs

IDSL, as a sector-wide representative, seeks to stimulate a broad debate on issues related to management development and to increase awareness of the importance of management and leadership for the performance of the industry. Through the EU Affairs Unit, IDSL aims at influencing the European Agenda putting forward management education and development issues. To enhance its visibility vis-à-vis the EU institutions, the IDSL EU Affairs Unit has the following tasks:
Organising activities in cooperation with the EU institutions, such as seminars, hearings and working groups;
Participating in conferences and other activities organized by the EU institutions;
Inviting EU officials to IDSL activities;
Coordinating the participation of IDSL executives in EU activities;
Submitting contributions/notes/documents which are of interest for the EU and which mirror IDSL mission and scope;
Enlarging the IDSL network of contacts/key allies in the EU institutions;
Strengthening IDSL relations with other EU-based associations and think thanks;
Circulating internally relevant information on EU activities of IDSL interest;
Contributing to IDSL publications and newsletter;
  Organising in house information/training seminars on EU issues.