I try to present as many facts and figures as is required for anyone to draw his/her final conclusion. The question is far more complex than to be simply summarized as a failure or success. Because of the above mentioned reasons it is impossible to tell where the regions would have arrived at without the undertaken actions. Hence, I feel my obligation to point out precisely the work and effort that have been done, so that critical analysis could be carried out.

* EAGGF: European Agriculture Guidance and Guarantee fund

Despite improvements, unemployment remains a pressing concern. In the worst affected regions, the rate rose from 20% in 1987 to 24% in 1997 although it levelled out at around 4% in the 25 most favoured regions. In the 25 worst hit regions, 60% of those out of work were long-term unemployed, youth unemployment was 47% and only 30% of women of working age had a job .

* ERDF: European Regional Development Fund

· support for employment and unwaged work

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