Cities in Transition: a Practical Approach to Un- derstanding and Conceptualizing Cross-Border Cooperation in Gorizia-Nova Gorica
This paper explores cross-border cooperation (CBC) through the lens of Practice Theory, focusing on the case study of Gorizia-Nova Gorica on the Italian-Slovenian border. The central question is: what makes cross-border regional spaces emerge and hang together? The study argues that traditional eco...
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Università degli Studi di Catania
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Italian Political Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.italianpoliticalscience.com/index.php/ips/article/view/250 |
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| Summary: | This paper explores cross-border cooperation (CBC) through the lens of Practice Theory, focusing on the case study of Gorizia-Nova Gorica on the Italian-Slovenian border. The central question is: what makes cross-border regional spaces emerge and hang together? The study argues that traditional economic evaluations overlook the complex socio-cultural interactions that are crucial for genuine integration. By emphasizing ‘communities of practice’, the research highlights how shared practices and collective identities shape cross-border regions. The originality of this research lies in adopting a humanistic practice approach, providing a comprehensive under- standing of the interplay between socio-cultural and economic factors in EU integration efforts, especially under contemporary socio- political crises. The main findings indicate that the formation and maintenance of these regions are deeply influenced by everyday practices and the collaborative efforts of local communities, suggest- ing pathways for enhancing integration through cultural and social engagement alongside economic strategies.
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| ISSN: | 2420-8434 |