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Strategies for urban Regions in the Knowledge Economy (STRIKE) (2004)
In debates about Europe’s position in the knowledge economy, the role of cities is rarely mentioned. This is quite surprising, as the knowledge economy is very much an urban economy. Moreover, generalised discussions about the knowledge economy – useful as they are - hide a very differentiated picture: some urban regions do very well, while others stay behind. In this research, we make an attempt to fill this gap, and put the spotlight on the role of cities and urban regions in the knowledge economy. We argue why cities are important entities in the knowledge economy. More in particular, it focuses on the interrelations between local, regional, national and EU actions to promote the knowledge economy on the urban level. It illustrates current practices in various countries, and seeks to raise discussions about improving the governance of the knowledge economy. This Urbact project can be considered a follow-up of the Knowlegde Economy project.
Research details
| Title: | Strategies for urban Regions in the Knowledge Economy (STRIKE) |
| Project team: | Leo van den Berg, Willem van Winden, Paulus Woets |
| Cities: | Aachen, Eindhoven, Enschede, Leuven, Manchester, Münster |
| Duration: | Summer 2004 - Autumn 2004 |
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