The INCORD project is now at an important stage. Since 1.5 years the partners are working on five concrete pilot projects and have already put forward important steps towards an integrated development concept for their region. Thus, it was time to reflect the gained knowledge and experience.
The "Symposium on Integrated Regional Development" aimed at sharing the gained INCORD experiences with a wider public. In a first part, the question was addressed which challenges regions in the new member states are facing.
In a second part, it was discussed which actors are involved in regional development and what role they have.
The last part addressed the main INCORD issue and discusses the importance and need of new approaches and instruments for regional development, such as integrated RDCs, especially in the new member states.
The conference appealed to representatives from local, regional and national authorities, RDAs, other regional actors, NGOs, researchers etc.