The final stage of the FAMILYPLATFORM is to bring together the results of Activities 1, 2 and 3, and to develop the results of this work into a research agenda that encompasses key policy questions as well as fundamental research issues.

This is to be achieved through the continuous monitoring and refinement of communication within the platform and by considering three main perspectives:

• The scientific perspective - represented by leading scientist in the field of family-related research,
• The socio-political perspective - represented by key actors in the European policy arena,
• The economic perspective.

A common theoretical framework for research and standardised research tools will be consensually agreed upon by participants, in order to enable national comparisons. By employing a combination of qualitative techniques including content analysis, in-depth interviews, and group discussions, this final stage will not only provide a structured overview of platform results but also will generate deeper insights into knowledge generation and identify knowledge deficits and the reasons underlying them.

Bamberg Meeting

A meeting for consortium & advisory board took place in the scenic city of Bamberg (6-8 October 2010) to discuss the initial elements of the research agenda.

Brussels Conference

Research Issues for Family Research and Key Policy Questions in Europe took place in Brussels, from the 4-5 November 2010. Presentations and Stakeholder Statements are available to download from this website.

Research Agenda

The Research Agenda is currently being prepared. Registered users will be contacted once it is published.