The document outlines various initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among cities and regions to address common challenges and improve urban development.
Key programs include the European Urban Initiative, which supports cities in designing and implementing sustainable urban development strategies through funding, capacity building, and peer learning activities. The TAIEX-REGIO Peer2Peer program facilitates short-term exchanges of know-how between EU cohesion policy experts, enhancing the management of regional development funds. Interreg Europe promotes interregional cooperation, offering policy support, peer reviews, and matchmaking to reduce disparities across European regions. The NetZeroCities Learning Programme and Community of Practice focus on achieving carbon neutrality through peer learning and innovation. Lastly, the Scalable Cities Peer-to-Peer Learning Programme aims to accelerate the exchange of best practices in smart city solutions and sustainable urban development.
These initiatives collectively enhance the capacities of urban areas to create resilient, sustainable, and inclusive environments through collaborative learning and innovation.
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