[BAROWEALTH] - Barometer on localised household income in Europe
The Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (art. 174) recalls that “the Union shall aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions”. However, this explicit goal does not come along with a clear indication on how to measure the level of development of EU territories ,nor at which particular level issues related to territorial disparities shall be captured.
Satellite account – a novel approach for improved material cultural heritage statistics
A groundbreaking workshop that delved into the vital intersection of cultural heritage and economic development. As the role of cultural heritage in creating jobs and attracting investment becomes ever more crucial, understanding and measuring its economic contribution is a challenge we can’t afford to overlook.
Info Day ESPON 2030 in Florence
On Wednesday 4 December 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., the national info day for the ESPON 2030 programme was held at the Palazzina Reale - Piazza della Stazione, Florence: The title is: What Opportunities for Territories.
Info Day ESPON 2030 in Milan
On Tuesday 18 June 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., the national ESPON programme info day was held in the Biagi room of Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Lombardy Region, entitled: Opportunities for the territories.
Info Day ESPON 2030 in Bergamo
On Friday 24 March 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the national info day of the ESPON 2030 Programme was held at the University of Bergamo, organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Lombardy Region, entitled: 7 NEW CALLS FOR TENDERS – for European research territorial studies.
[MedcoopNet] - Understanding Cooperation Dynamics in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean region faces complex challenges, from climate change and digital transformation to social inclusion, all impacting economic, social, and territorial cohesion. MedCoopNet aims to provide a clear, evidence-based understanding of how projects and organisations collaborate across the Mediterranean to address these issues. Understanding who is working together, what they are working on, and where is essential.
[COREIB] - Collecting and analysing data for the post-27 INTERREG
In 2023, the European Commission (DG REGIO) launched a structured debate on the future orientation of European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) as part of the post-2027 Cohesion Policy. This dialogue emphasises the importance of strengthening the spatial evidence base and ensuring that Interreg projects target those areas where cooperation can generate the greatest European added value. Setting strategic objectives for cross-border cooperation beyond 2027 is therefore a crucial step in shaping the future of European spatial development.
[STARTER] - Strategic Autonomy Rules for Trade in European Regions
The objective of this European research project is to analyze the regional effects arising from scenarios related to Open Strategic Autonomy (OSA). This includes assessing the impact of diversification benchmarks for strategic raw materials outlined in the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (ECRMA). Additionally, the project evaluates the regional consequences of trade concessions in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), particularly those that contribute to diversification targets for strategic raw materials.
