The European Spatial Planning Observation Network (ESPON) is looking to pool and share local experiences and territorial policy responses of all European regions. The objective is to create a data base of best practices and local/regional initiatives adapting public services - anything that could help to monitor the territorial impact of the crisis and design better responses for the future.

Some ideas of what ESPON is looking for:

• How regions/cities adapt services/policies towards people over 65;
• How do they use/ adjust digital public services to address the situation;
• How is the situation impacting the relations with neighboring regions (especially in border areas);
• What kind of specific responses have been developed for the population in rural/remote areas;
• What kind of specific local support is provided to SMEs (beyond national financial support).

If you have knowledge in any of these best practices, send a short description (400-600 words) by email to ESPON. 

More information about this initiative can be found here.