Preliminary phase:  territorial studies. Before starting the studies on these themes, it is necessary to think about the idea and concept of ‘territory’. Indeed, local levels are different in each of the European countries and as such it is essential to identify the legislative, administrative and operational competencies at the  local level in the selected countries.
	PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE STUDIED TERRITORIES
	Administrative, economic and social presentation The actors of the territories Principal problems and needs for the population groups in difficulty... in Germany in France in Ireland in Portugal the target groups the actors of development
	PRINCIPLES IN THE CHOICE OF A TERRITORIAL AND SYSTEMIC APPROACH principles and implementation