Open AccessMulti-level regional development governance: A European typology
Author(s) -
Giancarlo Cotella,
U. Janin Rivolin,
Elena Pede,
Maurizio Pioletti
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
european spatial research and policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.323
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1896-1525
pISSN - 1231-1952
DOI - 10.18778/1231-1952.28.1.11
Subject(s) - typology , corporate governance , european union , spatial planning , regional science , cohesion (chemistry) , redistribution (election) , economic geography , political science , regional development , economic system , business , environmental planning , sociology , geography , economics , management , international trade , chemistry , organic chemistry , politics , law , anthropology
The European Union identifies the regional level as the ideal spatial scale for resources’ redistribution, in so doing turning European regions into key spatial development players. This raises challenges due to the heterogeneity of the EU in terms of administrative configurations, and spatial governance and planning systems. The contribution of this article draws on the results of three interlinked ESPON research projects to shed light on the matter. Building on an overview of the institutional variables that may influence successful regional development, it proposes a typology of multi-level regional development governance in the EU and reflects upon the potentials for delivering economic, social, and territorial cohesion.