ocussing on the existing European research coordination initiatives with a view to propose concrete recommendations This report focusses on how the Nordic experiences can serve to encourage the further development of the European Research Area, especially regarding coordination of national programmes and joint programming. Equally, the analysis looks into how lessons learnt can be of value for the further development of NORIA and ERA. By the Joint Research Centre/IPTS for the NORDERA project (2010). Available for download only.