Depending on the issues tackled by the DPN partners, working groups comprising selective partners, academia representatives & other other relevant stakeholders will be organised.
How we work
The Technical Secretariat is an operational and coordination oriented strategic working unit of the DPN. The TS is currently hosted by Pro Danube Management GmbH at their headquarters in Vienna.
Accordingly, the host organization provides the legal and operational framework under which the network’s secretariat operates. Furthermore, where appropriate, the host organization’s rules of procedure and regulations are applied.
The Secretariat ensures and maintains a close collaboration with the Danube Ports Network’s Governance Bodies.
Its main tasks are:
- Coordination, planning and reporting on the main activities of the Network
- Executing the day-to-day work of the network;
- Ensuring the collaboration with the Governance Bodies and with individual partners, as required for the design and implementation of its activities;
- Elaborating and submitting new proposals and project ideas to the Advisory Group and for interested network partners.
The Advisory Group is the decision-making body of the DPN. It is responsible for the strategic management of the network and offers overall direction and guidance. It takes decisions on the scope of work of the network (annual work program) based on proposals of the Technical Secretariat. Its structure is informal. There are no formal legal responsibilities or fiduciary duties to the DPN partners. The DPN Partner Forum is chaired by the elected chairman of the Advisory Group.
The Partners Forum is the overall meeting and information exchange platform of the network.
Its characteristics and role can be described as follows:
- All Danube Ports Network (DPN) partners are represented;
- Consolidates and increases support for and commitment to the work of the network;
- Reviews and comments on the overall progress of the network;
- Serves as a forum of information exchange on progress, problems and challenges;
- Meets annually or on request of a majority of members as well as invitation of the Advisory Group or Technical Secretariat;
The Partner Forum is chaired by the elected chairman of the Advisory Group.