Position Paper published on SGEIs and multi-service local shops in inner areas
The Position Paper SGEIs and the valorisation of multi-service activities in Emilia-Romagna, produced by Clust-ER Economia Urbana, is now available online.
The paper explores the role of Services of General Economic Interest (SGEIs) as a strategic policy tool to address commercial desertification and support the vitality of inner, rural and mountainous areas, drawing on a successful model already implemented in the Autonomous Province of Trento.
It outlines the European regulatory framework, analyses the Trentino case study – recognised as a good practice by the European Commission – and discusses the potential application of this model in Emilia-Romagna, including an operational pathway and the technical role of the Clust-ER.
The document is addressed to policy makers, local authorities and territorial innovation stakeholders, contributing to the ongoing debate on new instruments to support proximity services in fragile territories.
Read the full Position Paper (available in Italian)