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European Union Knowledge Network (EUKN)

The European Urban Knowledge Network (EUKN) is the only independent EU Member State driven network in the field of urban policy, research and practice. As a network of national governments, EU Member States and knowledge institutes, the EUKN is deeply involved in EU policy-making. For more than 10 years, the EUKN has been providing strategic urban knowledge and research assistance to EU Member States. Moreover the EUKN is involved in key European projects.

With fifteen years of experience in the urban field, the EUKN is more than just a knowledge institute. The EUKN is a top-level influencer, and a connector between a multitude of urban networks. As a strategic knowledge partner, the EUKN benefit its members in the form of tailor made services, expert analysis, research assistance, and specific practical assistance such as Policy Labs and webinars. One of the key delivery instruments for tailor-made knowledge support are Policy Labs. In these events, stakeholders and experts discuss concrete urban topics relevant to an EUKN member country such as urban mobility, retail policy and functional urban areas, integrated planning, housing, or the European and global urban agendas. Easy access to a rich e-library containing selected documents on shared standards, EU policies, best practices and up-to-date research is available to all urban leaders, practitioners and policy-makers.

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