Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/312186 
Year of Publication: 
2024
Series/Report no.: 
ZEW Discussion Papers No. 24-067
Publisher: 
ZEW - Leibniz-Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung, Mannheim
Abstract: 
This reflection paper examines the influence of administrative capacity on the absorption and effective use of Cohesion Policy funds. First, it examines the current level of absorption of Cohesion Policy funds in the 2014-2020 programming period. Second, a literature review on the relationship between administrative capacity and the absorption of Cohesion Policy funds highlights the factors affecting the availability of administrative resources. Third, the role of administrative capacity for the effectiveness of funds usage in EU regions is discussed. The literature concludes that the effects of Cohesion Policy are heterogeneous across regions. Administrative capacity is an important element of a region's absorptive capacity, also due to the project selection process through managing authorities. Therefore, measures should be taken to attract motivated and well-qualified staff and to ensure communication and coordination with stakeholders and other relevant bodies. Finally, a recent study on regional development opportunities of green and digital technologies is presented, pointing to the knowledge of administrative staff about regional characteristics and capabilities as essential contribution to "good" policy implementation
Subjects: 
EU budget
cohesion policy
administrative capacity
absorption
regional policy implementation
JEL: 
H83
H87
R58
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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