This document summarizes the information contained in the reports prepared by a number of regions to contribute to a discussion of a forum of European regions examining the place of vocational training in regional development strategies. Information on the place and role of vocational training in their economic development strategies is provided by those regions that receive assistance from European Community financing instruments: Saarland (Federal Republic of Germany), Southern Jutland (Denmark), Limburg (Belgium), Northern England (United Kingdom), Achaea (Greece), Nord-Pas de Calais and Lorraine (France), Liguria (Italy), Andalusia (Spain), region of Southwest Ireland, Northern Holland (Netherlands), and Northern Portugal. Preference is given to those themes that seem to be priorities or to play a strategic role in the policies pursued by the regions or that appear to raise the same type of problems for regional decision makers. Part 1 identifies public authority strategies to help firms and individuals. Part 2 discusses changes in training systems that must accompany these strategies if they are to be effective. Changes both in terms of links with industry and the content, organization, and methods of training are considered. (YLB)