Information session on territorial cohesion and urban-rural linkages

This information session for 20 Chinese representatives of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) was carried out on behalf of the European Commission's Directorate General for Regional Policy (DG REGIO). It took place from 18 to 31 March 2011 within the framework of the European Parliament’s pilot project to enhance regional and local co-operation by promoting EU regional policy on a global scale. It was the first in a series of four sessions that are implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Entwicklung (GIZ) GmbH and the City of Trier. GIZ is a globally operating agency supporting sustainable development through enhancing human capacities, international dialogue and contributing to decentralized co-operation. Most of GIZ’s activities are commissioned by the German Federal Government. The City of Trier brings in its contacts and competences gained in the development of the European-Chinese Center for Education and Research in Regional Development Planning (ECER).