The last decade we saw an increasing academic, policy, and professional interest in the use of co-creation to tackle societal challenges. Most research focused on qualitative analysis of case studies. This led to an understanding that co-creation is essential for social innovation. We started this paper …

Social innovation and co-creation have been discussed in academic literature for the last twenty years. However, the interrelatedness and application of these concepts in European Union policy deserves more attention. In our study, we focus on this relationship and application, by analysing the value …

Groningen gas field is the largest on-land gas resource in the world and is being exploited since 1963. There are damaging earthquakes, the largest of which was 3.6 magnitude. The recursive induced earthquakes are often blamed for triggering the structural damages in thousands of houses in the area. …

Rural areas in the northern parts of the Netherlands have lots of potentials to provide a healthy environment for their residents. However, population changes (ageing, outmigration) have a negative impact on the quality of life of residents. The GO!-Method that has been developed by the National Institute …

The Northern region of the Netherlands has beautiful landscapes, a nice diversity of green and blue areas, and dispersed settlements. However, some recent population changes can become threats to health and wellbeing in these areas. The rural areas in the three northern provinces - Groningen, Friesland …

Het ontstaan van Lefier, 1850-2015

Een investering in cultuur- en erfgoededucatie is een investering in de leefbaarheid. Daar ligt een belangrijke taak voor gemeenten. Iets om bij de coalitiebesprekingen aan de orde te stellen?

Lectorale rede aangaande de responsieve regio waarbij de concepten tweede demografische transitie, selectieve krimp, leefbaarheid en veerkracht centraal staan.

Tourism and recreation are important sources of income for communities. Perhaps even more for rural communities. This report evaluates facilities in Bedum and advises the local authors concerning steps in how to improve infrastructure.