Regional Development

OECD Territorial Reviews: Copenhagen, Denmark

27-Jan-2009

The Copenhagen metropolitan region, despite benefiting from a thriving labour market and comparatively impressive social indicators, has witnessed only modest economic growth over the last decade. This publication proposes a common strategy for all levels of government for strengthening the public sector’s economic development tools.

OECD eXplorer: New tool for analysing the OECD Regional Database

27-Oct-2008

OECD eXplorer is a leading edge tool for exploring and analysing regional statistics using a very interactive interface for the presentation of the regional differences and structures of OECD member countries. It combines maps with other visual presentations, using powerful mechanisms for selecting the groups of regions of interest to the user.

OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Netherlands

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.

OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Finland

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.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Istanbul, Turkey

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.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Norway

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.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Luxembourg

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.

Globalisation and Regional Economies: Can OECD Regions Compete in Global Industries?

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.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Madrid, Spain

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.

Competitive Cities: A New Entrepreneurial Paradigm in Spatial Development

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.