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The European Metropolitan network Institute (EMI) improves the link between knowledge and urban policy in Europe, putting more emphasis on the practical use of academic research and accelerating cross-border research, innovation and learning processes for urban practice across the EU.

The European Metropolitan network Institute (EMI) offers the following services:

* Academic research (organisation, execution and commissioning of research programmes)
* Dissemination and translation of research results into urban practice
* Capacity building: academy, training and advice
* Trend analyses, monitoring and evaluation by, with and for metropolitan areas

  • About EMI

    21 May 2010

    The mission of EMI is to reinforce the economic and social strength of European metropolitan areas by means of innovative knowledge. EMI’s activities are dedicated to accelerating cross-border innovation and learning processes focused on urban issues. EMI interconnects urban regions, European and national organizations, governments and academic knowledge institutions around concrete, relevant questions.

    EMI is “research based, practice led”.

  • Vision & future

    21 May 2010

    EMI will play an essential role in managing knowledge and innovation for and by European metropolitan areas.

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