EU Cohesion Policy Governance in Europeanisation

1 eu cohesion policy

1.1 socio-economic disparities in european regions
1.2 spatial disparities in european regions
1.3 eea grants , norway grants

eu cohesion policy

eu cohesion policy new reform programme has been developed assess , monitor evaluation of structural funds , outcome in lower developing regions. new reform became 1 of intensively evaluated policies in europe. contributors , assessors policy makers , researchers different range of disciplines. eu cohesion policy refers set of activities aimed reduction of regional , social disparities in european union. although, eu cohesion policy appears relatively designated programme, there still unresolved issues in terms of measurements, philosophical approaches , methods of cohesion policy evaluation.

the further challenges such different interests of european institutions , member state governments occur main constraint. cohesion policy has been described “political expression of solidarity” between europe’s wealthier , poorer regions. in terms of resolving challenges, eu funding should focused more on specialized areas of support, such regional innovation networking, financial engineering, environmental sustainability , specialist advisory. better approach should made not in terms of accountability, on capacity-building , learning objectives. although, there direct influence political actors determine policy, decisions processes, objectives , methods should made within partnership programme. main objective of cohesion policy diminish gap between different regions, more precisely between less-favored regions , affluent ones. instrument of financial solidarity , powerful force economic integration.

socio-economic disparities in european regions

socio-economic disparities in european union countries considerable. strong differences between neighboring regions create both, threats , opportunities. in terms of opportunities understand goods, capital , labour in relatively closely defined regions; in threats perspective appearance of large differences between wealth , lagging regions. described threats highlighting importance of geographical range (thus influence on socio-economic standards). in terms of economic development, disparities between european countries have been reduced on last 2 decades, showing clear “convergence” between countries. imbalances occurred particularly due large agglomeration, geographically advanced regions play significant role in growing gdp. although poorer , more peripheral regions of eu have shown significant economic growth, in terms of whole european economy represent smart part of contribution. in rapidly growing economies such ireland, estonia , latvia regional differences lead positive outcome , relative decline in more peripheral parts. socio-economic differences due regional disadvantage occur particularly in finland, france , spain, high unemployment rate has increased in more peripheral regions. migration rapidly growing areas seems in european countries emerging issue.

spatial disparities in european regions

the increase in intra-national regional disparities experienced eu-27 member states. mapping potential accessibility european gdp makes possible identify areas positioned develop “hub functions”, acting businesses , entrepreneurial crossroad. in former eu-15 countries analysis confirms main cause of inequality dominance of main metropolitan areas, creating 2 or more imbalanced territories, such italy (north-south), belgium (flanders-wallonia), germany (west-east) , spain (north-east , south-west). geometrical coherence identifiable quality ties city through form, , essential vitality of urban fabric. perspective of geographical advantage, major core area centered in border regions of southern poland, czech republic , slovakia emerges key – centre in terms of accessibility around prague, bucharest, budapest , vienna.

further disparities between urban , rural regions may have detrimental impact on perspectives in terms of sustainable growth , gdp. infrastructure investments may extend labor market , decrease structural disadvantages within country; however, effectiveness depends on investment design , main objective. huge territorial imbalances between metropolitan areas , surrounding regions highlighting strong polarization of european territory.

eea grants , norway grants

the eea grants , norway grants iceland, liechtenstein , norway’s contribution reducing economic , social disparities in european economic area , strengthening of bilateral relations 15 beneficiary states in central , southern europe. 3 countries have provided financial support in terms of social , economic imbalances since 1994 , both grants initiatives established in connection historic enlargement of european union , european economic area in 2004. iceland, liechtenstein , norway agreed on joint management of eea grants , norway grants; however, decision-making procedure regarding eea grants lies in hands of financial mechanism committee, whereas norway grants being managed norwegian ministry of foreign affairs. eea grants , norway grants administered financial mechanism office (fmo) in brussels. national focal point coordinating authority , contact point each of beneficiary states. more 1 fourth of eea grants awarded projects in fields of environmental protection , sustainable development.