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Stakeholder viewpoints on facilitation of cross-border cooperation

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  • João Augusto Rossi Borges
  • Sabine Neuberger
  • Helmut Saatkamp
  • Alfons Oude Lansink
  • Dietrich Darr

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The European Union fosters cooperation in cross-border regions through the European Cohesion Policy (ECP). The implementation of ECP instruments requires a participatory approach, in which stakeholders’ views are acknowledged. However, the multiple of views among and between stakeholders of cross-border initiatives complicate their involvement in a participatory approach. A prerequisite for a meaningful involvement of all stakeholders is an in-depth understanding of their viewpoints on what facilitates cross-border cooperation. However, to date, these viewpoints are poorly understood. This study aims to identify and analyse stakeholders’ viewpoints on the facilitation of cross-border cooperation. The viewpoints of a sample of entrepreneurs, members of education institutes, and members from local institutions (policymakers and industry representatives) in the Dutch-German cross-border region Rhine-Waal were collected via Q methodology and complemented through interviews. Four viewpoints emerged: cooperation through pro-active engagement, cooperation through targeted policies, cooperation through an aligned institutional setup, and cooperation through socio-cultural proximity. Results can inform policy-making aimed to increase stakeholder involvement in participatory approaches in cross-border regions.

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  • João Augusto Rossi Borges & Sabine Neuberger & Helmut Saatkamp & Alfons Oude Lansink & Dietrich Darr, 2022. "Stakeholder viewpoints on facilitation of cross-border cooperation," European Planning Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 30(4), pages 627-642, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:eurpls:v:30:y:2022:i:4:p:627-642
    DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2021.1988061
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