Abstract
The aim of this article is to reassess the effectiveness of Cohesion policy. It examines the evidence for the performance of the policy since 1988, with a view to testing four main assumptions: that convergence is taking place at national and regional levels; that Cohesion policy has made a durable contribution to convergence and regional restructuring, in terms of GDP and employment; that Cohesion policy funds have been spent in the most effective way; and that there is a wider added value from Cohesion policy spending. The article goes on to consider issues for the budget review and how the effectiveness of Cohesion policy at the European level might be improved.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 309-326 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Policy Studies |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- EU cohesion policy
- structural funds
- European Union
- public finance
- regional development
Impacts
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Impact of research on the implementation of EU Cohesion policy on the European Commission's legislative proposals for the reform of the policy
John Bachtler (Participant), Laura Polverari (Participant), Carlos Mendez (Participant), Martin Ferry (Participant), Irene McMaster (Participant) & Rona Michie (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Policy and legislation, Economic and commerce
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