Multi-level regional development governance: A European typology

Giancarlo Cotella; Umberto Janin Rivolin; Elena Pede; Maurizio Pioletti

doi:10.18778/1231-1952.28.1.11

Authors

Giancarlo Cotella Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, Viale Mattioli 39, 10125 Torino, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8445-412X
Umberto Janin Rivolin Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, Viale Mattioli 39, 10125 Torino, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4467-0981
Elena Pede Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, Viale Mattioli 39, 10125 Torino, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0616-2962
Maurizio Pioletti Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, Viale Mattioli 39, 10125 Torino, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2828-1302

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/1231-1952.28.1.11

Keywords:

EU cohesion policy, multi-level governance, territorial governance, spatial planning systems, regional development

Abstract

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.

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