Introducing the policy cycle : Introduction
Stage I : Assessing the problems and identifying their causes
Overall cohesion; disparities in wealth
Economic cohesion; disparities in economic structure
Social cohesion; disparities in unemployment and social exclusion
Territorial cohesion; disparities in accessibility
Stage II : Designing a solution oriented intervention system
Fundamentals of the intervention system
Stage III : Specifying objectives and matching these with instruments
Reaching objectives by financial support
Reaching objectives by regulation and coordination
Stage IV : Implementing actions and delivering results
Implementation and delivery
Stage V : Checking effectiveness and consistency
Evaluation
Coherence with other EU policies
Stage VI : Drawing lessons
Conclusions and outlook.
European cohesion policy by Willem Molle. ISBN 9780203945278. Published by Routledge in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.