European Urban Knowledge Network Linking knowledge creating urban

European Urban Knowledge Network ‘Linking knowledge, creating urban insight’ Workshop Qen. C-ERAN / Urban Logement Brussel, 6 th June, 2006

The network connects 15 Member States, EUROCITIES and URBACT • Launch 27 October 2005 • 15 NFP websites • English website & multilingual search • 700 visitors per day • > 1400 knowledge documents (end of 2006: 5000 documents) Themes: • Urban environment • Housing • Transport and infrastructure • Economy: knowledge & employment • Social inclusion and integration • Security and crime prevention

National Focal Pointsdecentralized approach

EUKN- Facts and Figures (May 2006) Newsletter subscriptions EUKN newsletter Brussels Bulletin 1 Jan. 06 1 May 06 2, 433 8, 082 6, 161 7, 812

Source of practical information Urban restructuring at www. EUKN. org

Added value: to bridge the gaps between science, research, policy and practice l Research information for practitioners l Relevant European networks and databases are connected l Quality and validation assurance l Efficient and cost-effective use of knowledge l One stop-shop for the urban professional

EUKN after 2006 (I) 3 main activities: 1. 2. 3. European E-Library for Urban Policy and Research Knowlegde dissemination via National Focal Points Connecting networks

EUKN after 2006 (II) Other activities: l l l Support to EU Presidencies Provide services to other programmes Identification and agenda setting for urban policy

EUKN – political support Wolfgang Tiefensee (Germany, Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Development): “The long-term goal of the EUKN is to extend this pilot project to all Member States from 2007 onwards. ” Marino Keulen (Belgium, Flandres, Minister of the Interior, Urban Policy, Housing and Integration): “The exchange of knowledge through the EUKN and the enlargement of the network will benefit Flemish cities. ” Bristol Accord (Informal ministerial meeting): Use EUKN to disseminate case studies and best practices

EUKN- political support Catharine Vautrin (France, Minister of Social Cohesion and Parity): “EUKN vient très utilement compléter ces rencontres dans le domaine de l’échange électronique de connaissances et de la mise en réseau des acteurs par le Net. ” But unfortunately: Lack of support from European Commission/DG Regio………

To conclude l l EUKN contributes to cross territorial learning and the development of good practices EUKN is cost-effective