About

RPM, a leading platform for regional development discourse, fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and evidence-based solutions. We engage diverse stakeholders – governmental, academic, and business – to illuminate critical issues and accelerate Greece’s path towards EU cohesion.

 Vision

Our vision is to propel Greece into the ranks of high-performing EU regions, fostering sustained development and inclusive prosperity. By bridging research and practice, we strengthen regional infrastructure, advocate for best practices, and empower local players.

 Mission

Our mission is to:

• Fuel knowledge creation: We conduct applied research, disseminate findings, and curate a “Regional Growth Data” hub for Greece.
• Shape public discourse: We supply objective information, rigorous research, and open dialogue platforms on regional policy in the EU.
• Harness open data: We develop tools and initiatives to unlock the power of data for informed decision-making.
• Champion sustainability: We advocate for the integration of EU-led sustainable regional development policies.
• Bridge boundaries: We leverage cross-regional and cross-sectoral knowledge, drawing inspiration from leading regional development models worldwide.
• Empower regions: We forge deeper connections between research and local business fabrics, amplifying regional voices.

 
A glimpse of our work

• Evaluating Smart Cities in Greece: Digital Service Delivery for Citizens & Businesses
• Annual Tracking of Public Perceptions of Local Governance in Greece
• Mapping Development Dynamics in Greek Regions
• Greek Regional Progress Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Unveiling Regional Disparities in Liberal Democracy
• Pillars of Hellenic Production: A Modern Analysis
• Navigating the Green Transition: Opportunities for Shipping and National Prosperity
• Mapping Agro Startups’ Regional Landscape: Trends & Challenges
• Global Innovation, Local Impact: Fostering Startup Ecosystems in Greece
• Greece in EU Benchmarks: Ageing, Jobs, Education, Housing, Income
• Poverty’s Regional Dimension: A Policy Exploration

Engage with RPM today and contribute to a more prosperous and balanced Greece!

Board & Director

• Theodoros Louloudis, Chairman
• Dimitrios Aspros, Member
• Konstantinos Louloudis, Member
• Georgios Taramas, Member
• Vasileios Kasiolas, Member
• Pavlina Spandoni, General Director

Advisory Committee

• Anna Diamantopoulou, President of the Network for Reform in Greece and Europe, former Commissioner, former Minister
• Louka Katseli, former Minister
• Panagiotis Karvounis, former Director-General of the European Commission
• Phoebe Koundouri, Professor at the University of the Peloponnese
• Alekos Kritikos, former Senior Officer, European Commission, former Secretary General, Ministry of Interior
• Panagiotis Liargovas, Professor at the University of the Peloponnese, President of KEPE
• Panagiotis (Panagiotis) Maistros, former Secretary General of Public Administration, former Managing Director of EETAA
• Alexandros Mallias, Ambassador Emeritus
• Konstantinos Botopoulos, Constitutionalist, former MEP, former Chairman of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission
• Alexandros Charalampous, General Director of the Friends of Music Society