Sharing excellence

The aim of this publication is to address the core issues facing Europe by building a stronger link between the exchange of good practices in EU networking programs (INTERREG IV C and URBACT II) and the main body of EU cohesion funding in national and regional operational programs. On February 25-26, 2008, over 500 participants from regions throughout Europe gathered in Brussels to discuss how European regional policy can concretely help regions and cities to learn from one another and translate network outputs into action through mainstream programmes. The conference proceedings outline the reflections of all who shared their experiences in devising effective responses to the challenges with which Europe is confronted. A DVD with all the presentations and films displayed during the event is also included.--Publisher's description.