Territorial study Stratégie A-MONT – Une approche franco-italienne pour les Alpes du Nord [FR] June 2026 [In French only] Élaborée dans le cadre du projet Interreg France-Italie ALCOTRA A-MONT, cette stratégie propose une vision commune pour répondre aux enjeux partagés des territoires de la Savoie, de la Vallée d'Aoste et du Piémont. La MOT a piloté son élaboration en s'appuyant sur une démarche participative associant élus, techniciens et partenaires scientifiques. Structurée autour de quatre priorités (attractivité, accessibilité, résilience face au changement climatique et gouvernance transfrontalière), cette publication constitue un cadre de référence pour renforcer une coopération franco-italienne durable dans les Alpes du Nord.
Position statement / Manifesto Manifesto for balanced economic development in cross-border territories April 2026
Position statement / Manifesto Manifesto for the Recognition and Greater Consideration of “cross-border living areas” in public policy November 2024 With this manifesto, which complements the ‘Cross-border deal’ of the Borders Forum, the MOT and its network call for a change in the way actors look at spaces crossed by a border as genuine ‘cross-border living areas’: territories linked by functional interdependence and a wealth of historical, cultural and interpersonal links, with an awareness of belonging to a common territory and a desire for cross-border territorial cohesion.
Scientific article / Dictionary “French border cities and their cross-border strategies” October 2022 Article by Jean Peyrony, Aurélien Biscaut, Thibault Devillard and Jean Rubio. Published in Border Cities and Territorial Development, edited by Eduardo Medeiros, Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), 2022, pp. 119–147.
Brochure / Proceedings Borders Forum “Cross-border territories: fatalism or resilience?” – Press Kit June 2022
European study What have been the impacts of border restrictions on citizens? February 2021 In July 2020, the MOT was tasked by DG REGIO to conduct an empirical analysis of the effects of the restrictions imposed by governments in the first wave of the pandemic (March-June 2020) on the inhabitants of border regions. In order to carry out this assignment, the contributions received by members of the MOT network were analysed and, with the help of its European partners (CESCI and the AEBR), more than twenty players on other European borders were questioned. The resulting study, entitled “The effects of COVID-19 induced border closures on cross-border regions”, is now available.
Brochure / Proceedings Cross-border territories: Europe’s laboratory January 2017 To mark its 20th anniversary, the MOT has published a brochure providing an opportunity to take stock of its work and look ahead to the future, and, more broadly, to assess the state of cross-border cooperation in Europe. The projects presented showcase the results of more than 20 years of cooperation. Twenty unique initiatives carried out by MOT members to benefit residents of cross-border regions are highlighted, along with other projects submitted by MOT members following the network’s call for proposals.
European study Cross-border economic development: Practical guide September 2015 In the framework of a EU project, the MOT published two handbooks aimed at project developers and stakeholders involved in cross-border economic development. A 40-page practical guide gives players methodological tools and practical advice aimed at helping them to establish partnerships and set up projects. Conducted in the framework of the Europ’Act technical assistance programme
European study Cross-border economic development: Introduction to the topic September 2015 In the framework of a EU project, the MOT published two handbooks aimed at project developers and stakeholders involved in cross-border economic development. An Introduction to the topic (132 pages), accompanied by ten illustrative project factsheets, sets out the cross-cutting issues and analyses nine European borders. This document also contains recommendations that help players take greater advantage of the potential for the economic development of cross-border territories. Conducted in the framework of the Europ’Act technical assistance programme.
