The early experience of smart specialization implementation in EU cohesion policy

By Philip McCann, R. Ortega-Argilés. 2016

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ABSTRACT This paper discusses the early-stage experience of the smart specialization agenda within EU Cohesion Policy. The analysis examines the types of policy prioritization choices made by different member states and regions and seeks evidence on the extent to which weaker regions, in particular, might be constrained in their choices. The paper then reviews the evidence arising out of various surveys of policy-makers’ own experience and perceptions of the agenda, and concludes with a discussion of the major features of the policy progress so far and the main challenges ahead.

Subfields: Economics and Econometrics, Political Science and International Relations

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