To enable an easy exchange of high quality knowledge, the EUKN has developed a decentralised structure based on a Central Search Portal and National Focal Points. Each participating country will appoint its own largely autonomous National Focal Point, which will then be responsible for the collection and dissemination of urban knowledge at a national level. National, regional and local partners will provide knowledge at various governmental and administrative levels in many cases retaining its 'national' character which will be validated in line with specified standards and criteria. Using the Central Search Portal, both users and providers in all participating countries will then have multiple layer / multiple site access to a huge wealth of specialised knowledge and experience.