Euroactiv's Nikos Lampropoulos spoke to ESPON EGTC Director Ilona Raugze about the role of territorial cooperation for the future of European cohesion. 

on the role of evidence-based policy making and ESPON for the future of EU policies 

The ESPON EGTC is looking for one Project Expert/European Outreach for a period of 2 years to join our international team, preferably starting as soon as possible. Deadline for applications: 20 April 2018. 

Territorial Cohesion Post 2020: Integrated Territorial Development for Better Policies

The next cut-off date for the submission of proposals is on 22 June 2018

The ESPON EGTC offers a five-month period of training for students in the final stage of their university studies related to territorial development and planning, geography, regional economics, European studies, political science and/or other relevant fields. Deadline for Applications: 04 March 2018

2 in 5 cities have seen a substantial increase in uptake of specific services as a result of digitalisation. This is one of the findings…

The service shall support decision-making related to the urban-rural transport connectivity challenges facing non-metropolitan regions limiting their access to essential services, business and employment opportunities. The aim of the project is to improve transport policy and systems related to connectivity by engaging the participating stakeholders in knowledge transfer activities, developing networks of information exchange and advancing understanding of flexible and sustainable urban-rural mobility and accessibility.

In 2018 the ESPON EGTC will tender 6 applied research activities:

The service shall contribute to 1) enhancing the use of Big Data in supporting policy with up-to-date information relevant for territorial analysis and to 2) explore spatial patterns and dynamics of housing in European cities using Big Data.