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03-Jun-2008
How does one meet the challenges of rural development in a country that is arguably one of the least "rural" among the OECD? Faced with high population density, close proximity of urban areas and urban-rural linkages, rural areas in the Netherlands have witnessed a gradual disappearance of characteristically rural landscapes and a deterioration of biodiversity. The OECD Rural Policy Review of the Netherlands explores these issues.
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17-Apr-2008
Finland is one of the most rural countries within the OECD and it is also one of the early adopters of a multi-sectoral approach to rural policy. As such, the origins and evolution of Finnish rural policy are of great interest to both OECD countries and non-OECD countries alike, many of whom are still in the early stages of development. A first rural policy review was conducted for Finland in 1995, and this edition offers a unique look at how Finnish rural policy has evolved since the initial recommendations made in 1995.
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21-Mar-2008
Istanbul ranks among the fastest growing OECD metro-regions. However, it faces challenges that could hamper its ambition to become a Eurasian hub for finance, logistics, culture and tourism. OECD Territorial Reviews: Istanbul, Turkey, aims to provide a detailed diagnosis and solutions for improving the competitiveness and governance of the Istanbul metropolitan area.
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25-Feb-2008
Norway has a very low population and difficult topography. Given this context, is the “Nordic welfare model” - equal living conditions and access to quality public services for all regardless of location – financially sustainable? Can urban policy be better integrated into regional policy to harness the energy of regional growth engines in other areas of the country? The Territorial Review of Norway explores these and other questions.
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07-Dec-2007
Luxembourg has brought about a profound change for the better in its economy. What can be done to ensure these changes continue in the long term and in co-operation with its neighbours? The OECD Territorial Review of Luxembourg explores these questions.
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24-Oct-2007
Rapid evolutions in major industries, and related issues such as delocalisation, offshoring and the decline of manufacturing, are causing concern among both policy makers and citizens in OECD countries. Globalisation and Regional Economies: Can OECD Regions Compete? suggests some reason for optimism, however, and presents evidence that region-specific advantages in OECD countries remain a significant source of productivity gain, even for firms with a global reach.
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11-Sep-2007
The OECD Territorial Review of Madrid discusses how the governance framework is evolving to meet new challenges and sustain positive economic path in the long run.
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08-Jun-2007
The aim of this study is to review the challenges that urban entrepreneurialism must overcome to maintain and strengthen its relevance in the 21st century. Urban policy planners are expected to address an increasingly wide range of objectives, including social, environmental and cultural issues as well as economic ones.
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05-Jun-2007
"OECD Regions at a Glance" presents a set of regional indicators – mainly in the form of graphs and maps – in order to identify those regions that outperform their country as a whole or the OECD area and those that lag behind. The patterns of development may differ widely in urban and rural areas, for example, and some areas may lag behind even when the national economy is performing well.
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30-May-2007
"Competitive Regional Clusters: National Policy Approaches" is now available. This report analyses the objectives, targeting, instruments and inter-governmental role sharing used by 26 programmes in 14 OECD countries. It will be of interest to policy makers, researchers, firms and others active in promoting innovation and competitiveness.
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Our Voices: Building Citizen Centred Policies and Services
