ABOUT US
Founded in 1992, the European Association of Development Agencies (EURADA) unites professionals working on economic development across Europe. Additionally, it represents development agencies before the European Union institutions.
The association facilitates the cooperation among regional economic development practitioners, offering a space to network, plan common EU projects, cooperate, advocate, and participate at European level. Thus, EURADA serves as an international well-established facility to connect development agencies with each other, with Europe, and with the opportunities Europe has to offer.
Acknowledging the benefits of interregional cooperation, EURADA has been actively involved in exploring, testing and promoting innovative regional development practices since the very beginning. Operating as a dynamic platform, EURADA leverages its expertise to identify and disseminate best practices, facilitate knowledge exchange, and offer networking opportunities for its members.
OUR MISSION
- Analyse and anticipate policy trends. EURADA monitors EU policies and programmes to help regional development agencies stay informed and anticipate new opportunities and challenges.
- Position RDAs and their territories. The network promotes the role of RDAs and strengthens the visibility of their regions in European policy and innovation ecosystems.
- Monitor, support and facilitate processes. EURADA supports RDAs through knowledge exchange, peer learning, and collaboration across its European network.
- Enhance RDAs performance. Through best practice, training, and capacity-building activities, EURADA helps agencies improve their strategies and impact.
- Support project development. EURADA provides guidance and expertise to help RDAs identify opportunities, develop project ideas, and successfully engage in EU programmes.
- Create strong partnerships. EURADA connects regional actors across Europe, fostering collaboration and long-term partnerships.
