The Europe 2020 strategy is Europe's current agenda for growth and jobs, setting ambitious targets for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Although some references to territorial issues appear in 'Europe 2020', the strategy does not offer an insight into the implications of the proposed...

The Europe 2020 strategy is Europe's current agenda for growth and jobs, setting ambitious targets for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Although some references to territorial issues appear in 'Europe 2020', the strategy does not offer an insight into the implications of the proposed...

This study examines the participation of Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in the EU research framework programmes (FP) through literature reviews, a series of case studies, social network analyses and agent-based modelling. It revealed that CSOs have played a marginal role in FP6 and FP7, and...

The search for success factors and best practices can be informed by examining more closely local and regional actions, programs, and initiatives designed under the umbrella of the Europe 2020 strategy that have been among the most successful in accomplishing their specified goals. This study...