ACE Europe performs studies and applied research, usually through the study of literature, combined with field research (interviews, focus groups, round-table conferences, observation, electronic questionnaires, etc). ACE Europe strives for practical research results, which help organisations and people in a concrete manner in the performance of their duties and in achieving their objectives.
Notable examples:
- Study on the conditions and effects of the European integration process on local governments in Bosnia-Herzegovina commissioned by the Dutch NGO SNV.
- Case studies of good practices regarding the integration of HIV/AIDS in programmes and projects for the Dutch NGO Oxfam NOVIB.
- Feasibility study regarding the establishment of a European local government forum around homelessness, commissioned by the European network FEANTSA
- Study of the role of local governments in the planning and execution of water infrastructure works in Burundi, Rwanda, Mali, Benin and Ecuador, commissioned by the Belgian NGO Protos
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