Public investment works better when citizens are part of the process.Evidence from pilot regions is clear: structured participation improves impact, accountability and long-term trust in Cohesion Policy.Now applications are open for:“With Citizens for Effective Cohesion Policy”Led by Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.Two tracks:🔹 Managing Authorities (10 selected)Capacity building, toolkit, tailored guidance.🔹 Pioneer Cities (4 selected)Hands-on technical support to design innovative participation processes — with OECD case study visibility.🗓 Deadline: 30 April 2026📅 Running until September 2027If your institution wants to go beyond formal consultation and embed meaningful participation in the next Cohesion Policy cycle, this is a concrete opportunity.From compliance to co-creation.From consultation to trust.#CohesionPolicy #CitizenParticipation #EUFunds #Governance