A Practitioner-led Working Group for ‘Facilitating Better Transnational Cooperation’ journal article Process, Lessons Learnt, Outcomes Peter Toth European Structural and Investment Funds Journal, Volume 5 (2017), Issue 3, Page 200 - 210 In the 2014-2020 EU Programming Period, the role of cooperation in the framework of LEADER has been enhanced. For more effective cooperation, a better understanding of the differences and similarities in relevant rules and procedures in EU member states is needed. To facilitate this, the European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) set up a working group comprising of LEADER Cooperation Practitioners (PWG).
Transnational Cooperation – an Opportunity for Social Innovation of Rural Regions journal article Thomas Dax, Stefan Kah European Structural and Investment Funds Journal, Volume 5 (2017), Issue 3, Page 211 - 222 Transnational cooperation is a policy instrument of the LEADER programme that has been available to local actors since the start of LEADER 25 years ago. However, its potential for social innovation has been underutilised so far. An assessment of the international debate about the usefulness of the scheme and the analysis of a case study in Austria provides insights into obstacles and opportunities of this instrument. In particular, there are opportunities for a greater use of transnational cooperation due to increased spatial interrelations and the extension of the LEADER approach to other European Structural and Investment Funds, i.e. by implementing Community-led Local Development (CLLD). The current (2014-20) EU programme period might therefore provide additional stimuli for creativity in rural development activities.
The Audit Authority’s Role within the Single Audit Concept as Governance Principle in the EU’s Cohesion Policy Marcel Bode
