Delivering on the Europe 2020 strategy : handbook for local and regional authorities : second edition 2014

This second edition of the Handbook builds on the success of the first edition. It informs local and regional authorities about the strategic potential of Europe 2020 in their area. It provides guidance and support to help regions and cities to network with each other in Europe and beyond, as well as hands-on best practice, inspiring EU initiatives and details of available funding for measures to boost growth and jobs. Especially this latter part on EU funding initiatives has been substantially revised to take account of the provisions of the new 2014-2020 EU Multiannual Financial Framework. 2014 marks the launch of new programmes and funds from which local and regional authorities can and should substantially benefit to play their part in delivering on growth and jobs. The updated handbook shows in a practical way how to make best use of the potential of Europe's regions and cities, making Europe 2020 work and deliver more and better results for all Europeans.