The Round Table sees itself as an open forum for discussions and conversations to gain experience and information as well as to exchange ideas about the transformation in so-called structurally weak regions. At the University of Applied Sciences in Zittau/Goerlitz the Round Table was established as a regular and stable form of research cooperation.

The basic target of the Round Table is the development of research, both regarding its content and formal aspects, within a network bridging theory and practically-orientated research projects. All points of view are more than welcome: those of scientists and researchers, of regional and national actors, of economic and political representatives - all are invited to join the debate..

The goal here is a multilayered and interdisciplinary discourse about transformation research, with different perspectives coming from as many persons interested in thesubject as possible.

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

gerne möchten wir Ihnen - zeitweise an dieser Stelle - die Möglichkeit geben, Ihre Meinungen, Eindrücke und Anregungen einzubringen. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Beteiligung....

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The 5th Round Table, held on 27 November 2008, continues its tradition as an open discussion and conversation forum on the subject of “Opportunities and Problems in the Transformation Process of so-called Structurally-Weak Regions”, this time focusing on two main points.Part one, held in the morning, deals with the comparison of regional transformation processes with experts from Russia, the Czech...

In the context of transformation research investigations are being conducted into verifying the value ”region” and “regional affiliation” actually have in competition between spatial areas and businesses or further relevant actors and how to prove these values. The imput given by the invited experts allows us to get a step closer to this topic.
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Round Table no. 3 – Regional Affiliation as an Investment vs. the Development Trap “Brain Drain”.
As in the first two meetings, the major issue here is to let the experience and interests of various regional partners and scientists flow into an even more precise definition of the research project. All our experience shows that this is the right way to go, and is supported by your valuable ide...

Round Table no. 2 – Statements on the Memo and Discussion.
The goal behind the establishment of this research project, which will extend over a period of several years at the University of Applied Sciences in Zittau/Goerlitz, is for researchers of various fields of research to analyze the effects of transformation processes on so-called structurally weak regions and define the opportunities a...

Round Table no. 1 Current State of Research and Open Discussion
The main questions, content-wise, are: What possibilities and terms or conditions are there or should be created for a development in so-called zones or corridors of (enforced) transformation (transition zones) which would reduce structural weaknesses as well as foster endogenous potential for a development largely independent of...