The aim of this study is to assess the administrative capacity of Member States for implementing Cohesion policy in 2014-2020, and the preparations undertaken at administrative level for a successful start of the programming period. Fourteen case studies support the finding that simplification...

The aim of this study is to assess the administrative capacity of Member States for implementing Cohesion policy in 2014-2020, and the preparations undertaken at administrative level for a successful start of the programming period. Fourteen case studies support the finding that simplification...

The aim of this study is to assess the administrative capacity of Member States for implementing Cohesion policy in 2014-2020, and the preparations undertaken at administrative level for a successful start of the programming period. Fourteen case studies support the finding that simplification...

The aim of this study is to assess the administrative capacity of Member States for implementing Cohesion policy in 2014-2020, and the preparations undertaken at administrative level for a successful start of the programming period. Fourteen case studies support the finding that simplification...

This study focuses on the Europe 2020 strategy with particular reference to its seven Flagship initiatives (Innovation Union, Digital Agenda, Industrial Policy, Resource-efficient Europe, Youth on the Move, New Skills and Jobs, and the European Platform against Poverty). It explores their...

This study provides an overview of the current situation as well as of the advantages and the challenges linked to the use of Financial Engineering Instruments (FEIs) in Cohesion policy. Based on this 'easy-to-read' guide to FEIs and the lessons learned so far, the study presents recommendations...

This study provides a critical analysis of EU Cohesion Policy reform perspectives for the post-2013 period. On the basis of a literature review and budgetary modelling, the study offers an assessment of the policy's strengths and weaknesses, the main reform ideas and counter-positions, including...

The present Report offers ideas on how to shape the forthcoming period of Community support beyond the year 2020. The analysis builds on the report "The future of Cohesion policy - Report I" which reflected on the challenges and developments at the local and regional level, focusing mainly on...

The present Report offers ideas on how to shape the forthcoming period of Community support beyond the year 2020. The analysis builds on the report "The future of Cohesion policy - Report I" which reflected on the challenges and developments at the local and regional level, focusing mainly on...

Urban regions are an important factor in regional development. During the 2007-2013 programming period, the main input provided by cities and urban areas was at project level. For the 2014-2020 programming period, Cohesion policy enhances the role of urban areas. Nevertheless, in practice the...