This paper focuses on the use of Delphi technique in building consensus in practice. More specifically, it reviews some fuzzy issues regarding the expert's panel selection and the questionnaire design, while it provides two case examples for the consensus measurement. Hence, examining some...

The involvement of all relevant stakeholders into the elaboration process of shared goals is generally considered as a key factor for a successful regional development. However, no empirical research has been conducted to confirm this claim yet. In the last years, increasing efforts have been...

Mediterranean was, Mediterranean is and Mediterranean will be. With its undeniably rich history, colorful geography and wide spectrum of humanity, Mediterranean is an important entity. Nevertheless, a long and rich background may not always yield a stable and secure future. In the absence of a...

For half a century, social policies in Latin America were characterized by conflict. Well, for the last fifteen years the conflict approach gave place to the consensus one, whether the latter relates to goals (of poverty reduction) or the instruments used for this.This paper examines the origins...