Engaging in European Spatial Planning: A Central and Eastern European Perspective on the Territorial Cohesion Debate

Cotella, Giancarlo; Adams, Neil; Nunes, Richard

doi:10.1080/09654313.2012.673567

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“…In spite of calls for the need of a more reciprocal approach in developing a "systematic exchange of [spatial] planning knowledge" (Pallagst, 2006, p. 264), the divide between agenda-setting 'Western' experts and 'executive' Eastern actors having little to no chance of substantial policy-shaping impact has largely prevailed. Surely, there is evidence of an increasing and more proactive involvement of CEE actors in spatial policy development (for example in the ESPON 2013 programme), yet their influence over the actual evolution of cohesion policy framework is still far from straightforward (Cotella et al, 2012). Given the previously discussed, persisting lack of consideration of CEE spatial development specificities in designing cohesion policy measures, it is far from obvious how the universality of eligibility criteria would contribute to more balanced West-East relations in policy knowledge creation.…”

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Shifts in EU Cohesion Policy and Processes of Peripheralization: A View from Central Eastern Europe

Faragó

Varró

2016

ESR&P

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The increasing dominance of neoliberalism as the key steering mechanism of the European Union (EU) since the early 1990s has implied the competitiveness-oriented reshaping of cohesion policy. The aim of this paper is to initiate a debate from a critical political economic perspective on the implications of this shift for Central Eastern European (CEE) member states. To this end, the paper discusses the formation of EU centre-periphery relations from a CEE point of view and formulates some preliminary suggestions as to how cohesion policy would need to be rethought in order to ensure the better integration of lagging CEE regions.

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Shifts in EU Cohesion Policy and Processes of Peripheralization: A View from Central Eastern Europe

Faragó

Varró

2016

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“…There is therefore a need to advance these debates over evidence, argument and persuasion in spatial planning, of which the potential for "common understanding" and "epistemic distance" between actors remains an intrinsic part (Cotella et al, 2012). While agent interactivity may lead to the development and consolidation of new policy ideas, discourses or preferences, and new institutional arrangements (Jensen & Richardson, 2004), it can often be subject to the vested interests of political alliances and the traditional silo-mentality of sectorally organized institutions (Allmendinger & Tewdwr-Jones, 2000;Benz, 2000).…”

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“…The evidence suggests that the engagement of Baltic actors in the key arenas of ESP has been marginal in comparison to other Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries (Cotella et al, 2012) and that detailed discussion over shared competencies and actor engagement appears to be limited. Though there is evidence that high-level epistemic communities in the Baltic States are engaging in trans-national and State-level discussions over strategic spatial planning of the Baltic Sea Region (BSR), the pragmatic attitude behind this engagement has often resulted in mutually exclusive contributions to shared knowledge arenas.…”

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The Engagement of Territorial Knowledge Communities with European Spatial Planning and the Territorial Cohesion Debate: A Baltic Perspective

Adams

Cotella

Nunes

2013

European Planning Studies

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Recent, dramatic spatial development trends have contributed to the consolidation of a unique territorial governance landscape in the Baltic States. The paper examines the transformation of this evolving institutional landscape for planning practice and knowledge, which has been marked by the disintegration of Soviet institutions and networks, the transition to a market-based economy and the process of accession to the EU. It explores the evolution of territorial knowledge channels in the Baltic States, and the extent and nature of the engagement of actors' communities with the main knowledge arenas and resources of European spatial planning (ESP). The paper concludes that recent shifts in the evolution of these channels suggest the engagement of ESP has concentrated among epistemic communities at State and trans-national levels of territorial governance. The limited policy coordination across a broader spectrum of diverse actors is compounded by institutionally weak and fragmented professional communities of practice, fragmented government structures and marginalized advocacy coalitions.

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“…More focused are the individual projects of the European Territorial Co-operation programs. The projects in these programs function on the basis of a softer approach to regional planning including cross-border co-operation providing a variety of environments and opportunities for exchange (Cotella et al, 2012).…”

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Added value from European Territorial Co-operation: the impact of demographic change in the Alps on the young

Marot

Gantar

Mali

2015

Bulletin of Geography. Socio-Economic Series

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Abstract. The article sets demographic change in the Alps in the framework of European Territorial Cooperation programs. A statistical overview of selected regions in five Alpine countries serves as a basis for further policy analysis. The latter was undertaken to reveal how transnational projects tackle youth issues, including the difficulties within the labour and real estate markets that appeared to be the most problematic factors influencing (out) migration of the youth. While there is only a minor recognition of the young in current policymaking on supranational, regional and local levels, the analysis showed that the added value of transnational programs for mountain regions and localities can be recognized in the development of multi-stakeholder environments, creating and transferring new solutions for the labour market as well as empowering youth participation in policy processes. However, the extent to which these solutions might contribute to overcoming the challenges of demographic change because of transnational programs is limited by various factors. Among these are the precise governance framework, administrative capacity, and population figures.

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Engaging in European Spatial Planning: A Central and Eastern European Perspective on the Territorial Cohesion Debate

Cited by 31 publications

References 22 publications

Shifts in EU Cohesion Policy and Processes of Peripheralization: A View from Central Eastern Europe

Shifts in EU Cohesion Policy and Processes of Peripheralization: A View from Central Eastern Europe

The Engagement of Territorial Knowledge Communities with European Spatial Planning and the Territorial Cohesion Debate: A Baltic Perspective

Added value from European Territorial Co-operation: the impact of demographic change in the Alps on the young

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