This workshop provides a forum for discussion and in-depth analysis of governance arrangements and transition processes in the evolving EU Cohesion Policy.

Particular attention will be devoted to:

• empirical evidence and policy evaluation;

• implementation challenges;

• the current reform debate in light of Next Generation EU;

• perspectives for the post-2027 programming period.
  
  

The event aims to bring together scholars and policy experts to foster dialogue between research and policymaking.

The workshop will be held in Italian. Follow-up materials in English will be shared after the event and will also be made available on our website.

Date: Monday, 23 February 2026

Time: from 9:00 AM

Venue: Sala delle Lauree, Department of Economics, Roma Tre University, Rome

Language: Italian

Programme

09:00 – Registration

09:15 – Session 1: Governance

10:15 – Session 2: Transitions

11:15 – Keynote Speech by Riccardo Crescenzi (London School of Economics , Member of the High-Level Group on the future of Cohesion Policy)

11:45 – Round Table 

Light lunch

Registration required - click here!

Organisation

The workshop is organised by the Rossi-Doria Centre and the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) within the framework of the PRIN projects:

• STARGATE – Strengthening TARgeting and Guidance with Actionable and Timely Evidence for the implementation of the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan

• POTION – Policies for Transition: Impact and Governance

Logistical Information

Venue

Sala delle Lauree
Department of Economics, Roma Tre University
Via Silvio D’Amico 77, 00145 Rome, Italy

Location:
https://maps.google.com/?q=Via+Silvio+D'Amico+77,+00145+Roma

Access and transport

The venue is easily accessible by public transport.

• Metro: Line B, Marconi

• Bus: multiple urban bus lines serve the area

• Rail: Roma Trastevere railway station, with connections by bus and tram

Access to the building

Access to the Sala delle Lauree is via the main entrance of the Department of Economics.
Signage will be available on site. Staff will assist participants upon arrival.

Accessibility

The venue is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Participants requiring specific assistance are invited to contact the organisers in advance.

Contact

For practical and organisational information:

Email: evidencebasedngeu@gmail.com

Organising secretariat: Rossi-Doria Centre / CNR