TTA-Textile cluster had the first kick-off meeting regarding the Fashion Employment Hub project (14.01.2022) 

TTA-Textile cluster had the first kick-off meeting regarding the Fashion Employment Hub project (14.01.2022) 

 

On 14/01/2022, Textile Trade Association – Textile cluster had the first kick-off meeting regarding the Fashion Employment Hub project, online via ZOOM Platform, with the representatives from all 4 Project Partners. 

In the beginning, 4 Fashion Hub partners had a presentation of their organization (mission, competence, etc) with a description of the network they are representing (at local/national level) and past experiences/projects on the project topics followed by their expectations/Benefit expected from their participation in the project.  


Next, the Lead Beneficiary presented the Project Overview, Project Objectives and Goals, as well as a general structure of the project, per Work Package and Action. LB explained the general concept to all partners, pointing out the key points in project’s lifecycle and partners’ responsibilities and involvement. 


Following this, the Lead Beneficiary discussed with partners the project implementation principles and especially on the reporting procedures, eligibility of expenditures and payment / cash flows. Questions were raised regarding the pre-financing procedures.  

Then, the LB gave some basic guidelines to all PPs, on their commitments for the proper project implementation (e.g. project should be registered in a separate accounting unit) and for complying with all the rules and obligations set out in the Subsidy Contract and in the Partnership Agreement. 

Project Partners set out a timeline for the next six months to conclude with all tender documents regarding the purchase of equipment and appointment of external experts.