EUROPEAN URBAN KNOWLEDGE
NETWORK-EUKN
The need for knowledge exchange in all relevant areas
of urban policy has been identified for quite some time
by Member States, European municipalities and the
European Commission.
The EUKN is to realize a sustainable and effective knowledge
network between European cities, urban researchers and
knowledge institutes in order to support policy-makers in
developing an effective urban policy.
The objective of this URBACT Working Group is focused
on the preparation of a pilot project which in its turn will
prepare the development of the European Urban Knowledge
Network (EUKN).
The main objective of the URBACT Working Group
is to prepare the EUKN pilot by:
1. establishing Focal Points in all participating Member
States
2. identifying the knowledge demand
3. developing protocols for the dissemination and validation
of relevant knowledge
4. developing the technical architecture of the knowledge
network (web portal)
5. launching a test-case website
6. developing a communication/marketing strategy