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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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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| spelling | doaj-art-a3d6401a41fc42e5b65193215348ffb82025-08-20T02:06:26ZengUniversità degli Studi di CataniaItalian Political Science2420-84342025-03-01Cities in Transition: a Practical Approach to Un- derstanding and Conceptualizing Cross-Border Cooperation in Gorizia-Nova GoricaElisabetta Nadalutti0Forward College 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. https://www.italianpoliticalscience.com/index.php/ips/article/view/250community of practicepractice theoryeuropean territorial integrationcross-border cooperationcross-border cities |
| spellingShingle | Elisabetta Nadalutti Cities in Transition: a Practical Approach to Un- derstanding and Conceptualizing Cross-Border Cooperation in Gorizia-Nova Gorica Italian Political Science community of practice practice theory european territorial integration cross-border cooperation cross-border cities |
| title | Cities in Transition: a Practical Approach to Un- derstanding and Conceptualizing Cross-Border Cooperation in Gorizia-Nova Gorica |
| title_full | Cities in Transition: a Practical Approach to Un- derstanding and Conceptualizing Cross-Border Cooperation in Gorizia-Nova Gorica |
| title_fullStr | Cities in Transition: a Practical Approach to Un- derstanding and Conceptualizing Cross-Border Cooperation in Gorizia-Nova Gorica |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cities in Transition: a Practical Approach to Un- derstanding and Conceptualizing Cross-Border Cooperation in Gorizia-Nova Gorica |
| title_short | Cities in Transition: a Practical Approach to Un- derstanding and Conceptualizing Cross-Border Cooperation in Gorizia-Nova Gorica |
| title_sort | cities in transition a practical approach to un derstanding and conceptualizing cross border cooperation in gorizia nova gorica |
| topic | community of practice practice theory european territorial integration cross-border cooperation cross-border cities |
| url | https://www.italianpoliticalscience.com/index.php/ips/article/view/250 |
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