EU Cohesion Policy ─ Reassessing performance and direction

Cohesion policy in the EU continues to be the subject of huge debate and discussion. This book brings together academics, members of European institutions, and regional and national level policy makers in order to consider the past, present and future of Cohesion policy. The book argues that policy can only be successfully developed and implemented if there is input from both academics and practitioners. Chapters consider the delivery and impact of cohesion policy, its contribution to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and institutions, territories and place based policies. The volume will be an invaluable resource to students, academics and policymakers across economics, regional studies, European studies and international relations.

John Bachtler is Professor of European Policy Studies and a Director of the European Policies Research Centre at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK.

Peter Berkowitz is Head of Unit for Policy Development, Strategic Management and Relations with the Council in the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy in the European Commission, Belgium.

Sally Hardy is Chief Executive Officer at the Regional Studies Association, UK.

Tatjana Muravska is Professor in Regional Economy at the University of Latvia and Director of the Centre for European and Transition Studies, Latvia.