This conference coorganised by the Conference of Peripheral Mariitme Regions, the Netherlands EU Presidency and the Provincie Noord-Holland aimed to present concrete examples of how regional and local authorities in Europe stimulate economic development linked to the maritime economy thanks to support provided by the European Union.
This conference covered the extent to which European programmes and instruments (in particular financial instruments) bring undisputed added value to the blue economy and regional development. It also examined the practical roles that regional authorities play in terms of stimulating job creation and growth.
One and a half years one from the start of the term of the Juncker Commission, the conference also kicked start a discussion about the need for a long term approach for investment at territorial level.
The replay of the conference is available here