This factsheet is one of the annexes of the URDICO Final Report and provides an overview of Rotterdam’s urban profile, socio-economic context, and its strategic role as the Netherlands’ second-largest city and a key European port. It details the city’s unique position in EU Cohesion Policy as both a Managing Authority for the ERDF West Netherlands programme and an Intermediate Body for the Just Transition Fund, highlighting its active engagement in urban development and targeted support for disadvantaged neighborhoods.

The factsheet also outlines selected challenges and main achievements, including Rotterdam’s experience with Integrated Territorial Investments (ITI), multi-thematic project management, and innovative approaches like community-led local development (CLLD), illustrating how the city leverages EU funds to address socio-economic disparities while navigating multi-level governance.