1. Late Lessons 2006 for…..
Cohesion: Evidence that territorial capital and potentials for development are inherent in the regional diversity
Evidence base yet to be better informed over space and time – data, data, data….
Tools: Integrated analysis (incl. scenarios) fed by observations on challenges and territorial structures & dynamics
Integration yet limited, analytical frameworks, methods and scenarios not coherent
Do we use the same language?

2. …early preparations 2007
Data: join-ins, sharing agreements with others in charge
Real strategic opportunities: Inspire, GMES, SEIS & Data centres, open sources, IT facilities (real-time, on-line, etc.)
Joining the country networks (eionet, espon)
Evidence base: translate policy objectives in key analytical questions and target knowledge to assess effectiveness
 More grip on policy relevance, integration issues

3. Times for ‘dreams’ folks!
Multiscalar approach: there is more to administrative units….! They are driving our analysis….NUTS!
Spatial planning: overcome subsidiarity ‘psychological’ barrier and dare to translate ‘EU perspectives’ into coordinated implementation
Territorial cohesion & spatial perspective: from land to…sea…marine and maritime policies
Welfare, quality of life, development …means Environment!