JCI European
Development Council

The aim of the EDC (JCI European Development Council) is described in Article 1.4 of the guidelines:

The JCI EDC can actively seek to establish a JCI presence in European countries without National Organisation representation in cooperation with the JCI Membership Growth & Development Director.

In cooperation with the JCI Executive Vice President assigned to Area Europe or the JCI Membership Growth & Development Director for Europe, the JCI EDC can coordinate with JCI Vice Presidents about necessary support to and actions in National Organisations with
potential or provisional affiliation.

In cooperation with the Executive Vice President assigned to Europe or the Growth & Development Director for Europe, the JCI EDC can assist JCI Vice Presidents active in existing NOMs with growth and development issues.

In cooperation with the Executive Vice President assigned to Europe or the Growth & Development Director for Europe, the JCI EDC focuses on development programs for National Organisations in Europe.

The main tools available to the EDC are: the Plan of Action, the development grants, communication as well as the board members experience.

There are a number of events that EDC hosts. Mainly the Growth & Development Academy, The G&D Masterclass and the Local Growth & Development Academies amongst others.