Territorial perspectives of digital transition in European regions (DIGIREG)
The European research project “Territorial perspectives of digital transition in European regions” aims to provide new evidence on the development and territorial diffusion of digital divides. It shall comprehend the drivers behind and analyse available data at the relevant territorial scales (at least NUTS 3) in order to provide an overview of digital transition trends in different types of European territories. In addition, this European research project shall address socioeconomic impact of digital transition.
ESPON Targeted Analysis Orientations for the development of an Atlantic Macro-Region (AtlanticMRS)
The service contract shall support the efforts for building a common development vision for the Atlantic Area, which should strengthen the territorial cooperation among regions. It shall contribute to reducing obstacles to a common sustainable territorial development and to strengthening actions aiming at coping with common territorial challenges and thereby supporting actions to further defining the contours of an Atlantic Macro-Region
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Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Targeted Analysis on Orientations for the development of an Atlantic Macro-Region (AtlanticMRS)
EUR 250,000.00
The targeted analysis on Orientations for the development of an Atlantic Macro-Region aims at collecting new territorial evidence on the socio-economic and environmental characteristics of the Atlantic area, analyse cooperation gaps between the Atlantic territories and institutions at the different levels, and to recommend best governance schemes to contribute to the sustainable development of the Atlantic area.
Governance of New Geographies: Approaches to Ireland’s Metropolitan Area Spatial Plans (MASPs)
Under Ireland’s National Planning Framework (2018), Metropolitan Area Strategic Plans (MASPs) were prepared for the Dublin, Cork, Limerick-Shannon, Galway and Waterford Metropolitan areas as part of the relevant Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSES). The MASPs are 12-year statutory strategic planning and investment frameworks which:
RURALPLAN - Innovative planning in shrinking societies
Rural areas in Europe face multiple challenges with regards to economic, social and environmentally sustainable development. Many European countries and regions are experiencing shrinking, normally meaning both decreasing population and ageing. This trend is particularly evident in rural areas: in 2019, rural regions were losing more population due to natural change, and they were gaining fewer people through migration compared with predominantly urban regions.
Teritorial Impact Assessment: Check the impact of your policy before it checks you.
Are you curious about the Territorial Impact Assessment (TIA) methods available at various levels of governance? Would you like to better understand the potential impact of different policies, strategies or programmes on a territory to help you make the best decisions?
The added value of cohesion policy for metropolitan areas and regions in the Czech Republic - Ostrava
The Institute for Spatial Development and the Ministry of Regional Development in cooperation with the Eurocentre in Ostrava organises a national ESPON Seminar with the title “Přidaná hodnota politiky soudržnosti pro metropolitní oblasti a regiony v České republice“ (The added value of cohesion policy for metropolitan areas and regions in the Czech Republic).
