This study identifies the main obstacles and potential (needs) for development and growth in cross-border regions. The most significant needs, which are suitable and affordable for Interreg programmes, are mapped through a set of indicators built-up at a territorial NUTS3 level. The database...

The study aims to analyse the implementation of integrated approaches under the ESI Funds in addressing challenges related to social inclusion, including integration of migrants and refugees. Programme logic of intervention, combinations of thematic objectives, synergies with other EC policy...

The study aims to analyse the implementation of integrated approaches under the ESI Funds in addressing challenges related to social inclusion, including integration of migrants and refugees. Programme logic of intervention, combinations of thematic objectives, synergies with other EC policy...

The study assesses the possibility of expanding the 2014-2020 list of common output indicators and the feasibility of developing a list of common direct result indicators for post-2020 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF) interventions, amounting to Eur 350 billion...

This is the second part of the study 'Development of a system of common indicators for European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund interventions after 2020'. The study assesses the possibility of expanding the current list of common output indicators and the feasibility of developing a...

This report is the first part of the study 'Development of a system of common indicators for European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund interventions after 2020'. The study assesses the possibility of expanding the current list of common output indicators and the feasibility of...

The physical border is not the only factor responsible for hindering gross domestic product (GDP) growth. Regulatory barriers, resulting mainly from fragmentation of the Single Market due to different national legal frameworks, continue to affect the markets for services and products between...

The European Commission is promoting forward-looking public procurement strategies in several flagship initiatives in the Europe 2020 strategy. For instance, by acting as technologically demanding first buyers, public procurers can drive R&D and innovation from the demand side. Developing...