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Cross-border Cooperation in Central Europe: A Comparison of Culture and Policy Effectiveness in the Polish–German and Polish–Slovak Border Regions

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  • Katja Sarmiento-Mirwaldt
  • Urszula Roman-Kamphaus

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Cross-border cooperation is recognised as an important aspect of regional development and especially EU cohesion policy. Policy effectiveness depends on how well programmes are suited to different border regional contexts. This essay analyses the factors that shape cooperation by comparing the Polish–German and Polish–Slovak border regions. Particular emphasis is placed on the cultural factors that set these two regions apart. The essay reveals that close-knit networks across the Polish–Slovak border promote successful policy definition and implementation. At the same time, the absence of such networks across the Polish–German border has led to a high degree of policy innovation.

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  • Katja Sarmiento-Mirwaldt & Urszula Roman-Kamphaus, 2013. "Cross-border Cooperation in Central Europe: A Comparison of Culture and Policy Effectiveness in the Polish–German and Polish–Slovak Border Regions," Europe-Asia Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 65(8), pages 1621-1641, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ceasxx:v:65:y:2013:i:8:p:1621-1641
    DOI: 10.1080/09668136.2013.832997
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