Cross-border regional labour market analysis: Handbook to reinforce cross-border regional labour market analysis

This handbook is a key output of the Cross-Border Labour Market project (CBLM) conducted by ÖIR, HÉFTA, Nordregio and commissioned by the European Commission, Directorate General Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO).

The overall project aimed at understanding and addressing complexities of labour markets in cross-border regions and providing an approach to labour market analysis. This handbook is designed to highlight the key findings and exemplary practices identified through the CBLM project. More specifically, it builds on analyses and case studies conducted in 11 different cross-border regions within the European Union. 

The main questions answered in the handbook are:

• Which key elements support the development of an integrated cross-border labour market?
• How can the understanding of border regions as one entity (as opposed to two separate regions divided by a border) be incorporated?
• How to conduct a cross-border labour market analysis? What steps can be followed?