The project Trans-national co-operation among National Contact Points for Marie Curie Actions (PEOPLE NCPs) with acronym PeopleNetwork is financed by the Seventh Framework Programme, specific programme People.

Its main objective is to develop and implement a coordination mechanism for stimulating closer cooperation among National Contact Points for the PEOPLE programme in the Seventh Framework Programme. PeopleNetwork will facilitate the improvement of the overall quality of NCP services across Europe in the area of mobility and increase the transparency of EU fellowships and training opportunities to ensure equal access for all.

This will be accomplished by fulfilling the following basic objectives of the project:

1. Reinforcing the network of NCPs by promoting trans-national cooperation.
2. Identification and promotion of best practices.
3. Provision of training and twinning measures tailored to the specific needs of PEOPLE NCP's.
4. Improved communication with the stakeholders.
5. Improved industrial participation in the PEOPLE programme.