The situation for developing indicators is not clear-cut, but characterised by three dilemmata making it particularly challenging. Only by combining a strategic approach with short-term flexibility, the effort can be successful. These dilemmas are characterised as Indicators vs. Indicator...

Counsell D., Hart T., Jonas A. E. G. and Kettle J. (2007) Fragmented regionalism? Delivering integrated regional strategies in Yorkshire and the Humber, Regional Studies 41, -. The paper draws upon research conducted in Yorkshire and the Humber to explore the issues and tensions surrounding the...

The EU recently emphasised the need to speed up the pace of reforms to improve the state of the environment both in Europe and internationally. This becomes in particular challenging, as the "Lisbon Strategy" defines the general goal of an annual economic growth rate of 3%. Decoupling of...