EUKN - European Urban Knowledge Network

FAQs

1. What is the role of the National Focal Points (NFPs)?

The fifteen National Focal Points (NFPs) play a crucial role in the European Urban Knowledge Network (EUKN). Through the NFPs, a wealth of local, regional and national knowledge and experience on urban issues is made available to all European urban professionals. In this way, the NFPs support decision makers, practitioners and policy makers in creating sustainable communities.

All 15 participating countries have created a NFP. NFPs are vital for the collection and dissemination of urban knowledge at their national level.

2. Does my country have a National Focal Point?

The following countries are EUKN Member States and have National Focal Point:
Belgium; Cyprus; Denmark; Germany; France; Hungary; Italy; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Spain; United Kingdom

3. Where can I find the National Focal Points’ websites?

You can find the National Focal Points’ websites by clicking on the country codes on top of the EUKN web pages.

4. Which organisations participate in EUKN?

The following organisations are participating in EUKN: EUROCITIES (the network of major European cities), the URBACT Programme and the European Commission (in particular the DGs Regio, Research and Environment).

5. How can I contact the EUKN Secretariat?

You can contact the EUKN Secretariat by e-mail or by telephone (+31 70 344 0745). The EUKN Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of EUKN and the maintenance of the EUKN website. Nicis Institute, based in The Hague, hosts the EUKN Secretariat.

6. I have relevant knowledge for the EUKN e-library, how can I get it published?

EUKN warmly invites you to share your knowledge with its thousands of users throughout Europe and the world. All knowledge documents are validated by the EUKN Secretariat

More information on sharing your knowledge

7. What kind of knowledge can I find in the EUKN e-library?

EUKN only offers relevant urban knowledge of the highest quality. The EUKN e-library currently provides knowledge on seven urban policy themes:

social inclusion & integration
housing
transport & infrastructure
urban environmen
economy, knowledge & employment
security & crime prevention
skills & capacity building

The e-library contains four types of documents:

descriptions of best or proven practices
summaries of practical research
descriptions of successful policies
descriptions of relevant networks

8. What is the EUKN Research Desk?

The EUKN research desk is a service of EUKN to help you find an answer to your questions on urban issues. The EUKN Secretariat runs the EUKN research desk with support from a team of urban experts. When handling the submitted questions, the Secretariat functions as the intermediary between the enquirer and the experts.

More information on the Research Desk

9. How I can stay up to date on current developments in European urban policy?

EUKN publishes Research & Practice Reviews, on seven knowledge themes. These Reviews highlight recently published research and effective practices to assist urban professionals in their day-to-day work.