CRENoS
This Italian research center "was set up in 1992 with the purpose of
organizing the joint research effort of economists from the two
Sardinian universities interested in the analysis of development gaps
at the national and regional level." It has since expanded into
cooperation with others who deal with "convergence among national and
regional economies." Located here you will find information on their
research, working papers, data, and conferences.
http://www.crenos.unica.it/