New research identifies policy barriers preventing effective cooperation among local governments in urban functional areas.
Research Findings
The Urban and Regional Policy Observatory has published a report highlighting policy as a key barrier to cooperation among local government units in urban functional areas.
Study Participants
The research included representatives from 20 different urban functional areas (UFA) and experts in the field, providing a comprehensive perspective on the challenges of local government integration.
Report Focus
The report, titled “Main factors and barriers to integration of local government units in urban functional areas,” aims to identify and analyze the obstacles that hinder effective cooperation between local governments.



