The INCORD project focuses on a mutual learning process on the application and implementation of integrated Regional Development Concepts (RDC). In this context, five pilot RDCs are conducted in bilateral cooperation between Eastern German and Eastern European regions. Resulting, INCORD strives to develop common guidelines and best practice examples for the elbaoration and implementation of RDCs and to give political recommendations for efficient regional institutional structures and a better use of EU-funds on basis of RDCs.

RDCs are of increasing importance in Europe because first of all the application allows the identification of regional strengths and weaknesses and the deduction of adequate actions and measures. It is an instrument which can handle and integrate the increasing complexity of regional problems and the concern for a sustainable development. Furthermore, RDC are often a prerequisite for applying EU-funding.

The project's duration is from January 2004 until June 2006.