The document summarizes the evolution of regional policy in Poland from 1989 to the present. It discusses three periods: 1989-1999 with a lack of coordinated policy; 1999-2004 which saw the establishment of legislative foundations and initial programming; and from 2004 onward which brought increased EU funding and a more complex, strategic approach. It then outlines the objectives and strategies of Poland's National Strategy of Regional Development for 2010-2020, including supporting competitiveness, fostering cohesion, and improving efficiency and coordination across levels and sectors of government.