M-ar interesa reactia dumneavoastra fata de acest subiect.Cred ca ar trebui sa refelectam si noi mai mult. Ar terbui sa existe si cercetatori romani interesati de acest aspect. Salomeea Romanescu
Top researchers pinpointed future research priorities on the complex topic of cohesion and convergence in an enlarged EU at a workshop held in Brussels on 10 December 2004. A significant number of researchers working in this field as well as a number of key EU policy-makers participated in this event. The debate that took place focused mainly on the economic challenges of the enlargement process, notably those related to the achievement of economic and social cohesion in parallel with economic convergence objectives. A rich and wide-ranging debate took place on the successes of cohesion policy so far, but it also recorded some disappointments. Drivers of cohesion Participants wanted to see more research to understand what drives cohesion and convergence. Is increased productivity sufficient, particularly when there is now "jobless growth', in some cases high growth of some 4% unaccompanied by more jobs? How important is investment in human capital to increase capacities, opportunities and access? How do macro policies such as the euro and fiscal policies affect cohesion and convergence? How is change triggered and absorbed? They also raised questions about funding higher education and research and how basic research is produced and transferred to the private sector. Regional polarisation Concern was expressed over growing regional polarisation and disparities as a by-product of convergence. And questions were asked as to what extent countries and regions are converging and/or diverging, and what this means for cohesion. Participants asked how to intervene at micro level, which is the source of much innovation, and there was interest in whether or not EU regional policy is doing a good job. The economic geography of the EU is changing. Eight of the new Member States have common borders, so how can cross-border investment contribute to growth? Institutional capacity Key to the debate was the capacity of institutions to implement cohesion strategies and change. To absorb the funds, researchers said there was evidence that regions took the easiest option and focused on traditional infrastructures such as roads. But do they ask if this is the right area for intervention? Issues were also raised as to whether there was sufficient investment in human resources, education, and training, and the best way to assess each region's needs. "We have to come back to institutions," commented one participant, and look at ways of measuring their quality. How do they interact with the political process and vice versa? How do they implement and administer policies? Do they respect the law? How can corruption be spotted and stamped out? What are the enforcement procedures? Participants were clear that questions of institutional capacity and corruption concern both the new and the old Member States. Those at the conference also saw as a research topic the role of the Commission itself as a driver of cohesion policy. Society's aspirations Finally, the participants agreed it was important to better understand how society worked by looking at citizens' savings and pension behaviour, their labour market participation, their aspirations and their readiness to accept change. The Advisory Group will publish a synthesis report summarising the workshop, which will be available at the Advisory Group on SSH ===== Asociatia/The Association"Proeducatia Rromilor Europeni in Contextul Integrarii Euro-Atlantice si Mondiale"Vizitati pagina http://www.geocities.com/survivor1977roVisit the web page http://www.geocities.com/survivor1977ro __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Take a look at donorschoose.org, an excellent charitable web site for anyone who cares about public education! http://us.click.yahoo.com/_OLuKD/8WnJAA/cUmLAA/RR.olB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> EuroAtlantic Club: http://www.europe.org.ro/euroatlantic_club/ *** Birou de traduceri autorizate. Oana Gheorghiu - tel/fax: 252.8681 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/romania_eu_list/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
