Fifth report on economic, social and territorial cohesion

Every three years, the EU publishes a report on economic, social and territorial cohesion, detailing progress in these areas and how the EU, national and regional governments have contributed. The 5th Cohesion Report was published in November 2010.

The main issues covered are:

+ analysis of regional disparities
+ the contribution of the EU, national and regional governments to cohesion
+ the impact of Cohesion Policy
+ Cohesion Policy after 2013

The sixth Cohesion Report will be published in 2014.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 11.11.10: Commission wants regional funds to match 2020 goals http://www.euractiv.com/regional-policy/commission-wants-regional-funds-news-499646

European Commission: DG Regional Policy: Answers to the Consultation on the Conclusions of the Fifth Report on Economic and Social Cohesion http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/consultation/5cr/answers_en.cfm

Inforegio Panorama, No.36, Winter 2010/2011: Delivering smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The fifth report on economic, social and territorial cohesion http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/docgener/panorama/pdf/mag36/mag36_en.pdf

ESO: Background information: Regional aid needs accountability http://www.europeansources.info/record/regional-aid-needs-accountability/

ESO: Background information: European Commission sets out options on future cohesion policy http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-european-commission-sets-out-options-on-future-cohesion-policy/

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