As part of the programme of the Open Days in Brussels, a workshop on added value of macro-regional cooperation will take place on 8 October 2013 . The evidence gained through the evaluation report on implementation of the macro-re¬gional strategies (EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the EU Strategy for the Danube Region) and conclusions drawn by the key implementing stakeholders will be shared with the audience. The workshop will showcase synergies, operational practices and experiences gath¬ered with a view to upcom¬ing initiatives.