In collaboration with the European Commission, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s new report shows that well-designed and well-resourced cross-border governance bodies can help unlock the development potential of border regions.
Building More Resilient Cross-border Regions (Multi-level Governance and Co-developed
Strategic Regional Development) points out that in 2021, GDP per capita in EU border regions was just 86% of the EU average, and proposes evidence-based recommendations for:
- Improving cross-border governance to better address shared challenges.
- Ensuring sustainable, long-term funding and financing for cross-border action.
- Strengthening political support to drive meaningful cross-border co-operation.
This document summarises the findings of the pilot project launched in 2023 at five pilot sites: Belgium-France, Lithuania-Poland, Luxembourg-France, France-Spain, Portugal-Spain.
Key Points of the Report
Why cross-border regions often lag behind: the report explores why cross-border regions frequently underperform compared to non-border regions. It also examines the multi-level governance mechanisms in place to boost their development.
Cross-Border Governance Framework: based on insights from the five pilot regions, the report analyzes governance arrangements across four key dimensions:
- cross-border governance architecture;
- strategic planning;
- funding and financing;
- promotion and advocacy for cross-border development.
For more info, download the report: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/building-more-resilient-cross-border-regions_d5fd3e59-en.html
SOURCE OF INFORMATION www.espaces-transfrontaliers.org
