Développement régional

What Policies for Globalising Cities?: Rethinking the Urban Policy Agenda, keynote address by Angel Gurria, OECD Secretary-General

10-avr.-2007

In his opening remarks to the OECD International Conference on "What Policies for Globalising Cities?", Mr. Gurría stressed the role of national policies in keeping cities competitive and attractive to firms and their employees in the context of globalisation.

Innovation in Rural Areas: An Exception or a Must?, keynote address by Angel Gurria, OECD Secretary-General

28-mars-2007

In his keynote speech to the OECD Conference on Rural Development "Innovative Rural Regions: The Role of Human Capital and Technology", which took place in Cáceres, Spain, 21-23 March 2007, Mr. Gurría emphasised that innovation in science and technology is key to helping rural areas adapt to demographic shifts, economic globalisation and institutional change.

Speech by Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, on "Globalising Cities and Regions - Rethinking the Urban and Regional Policy Agenda"

23-janv.-2007

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, addressed the Danish Growth Council on "Globalising Cities and Regions - Rethinking the Urban and Regional Policy Agenda" on 22 January 2007 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Examens territoriaux de l'OCDE: Newcastle, nord-est du Royaume-Uni

15-déc.-2006

Cet examen d'une zone métropolitaine de taille moyenne évalue les forces et les faiblesses de la région et fait une série de recommandations pour améliorer sa compétitivité (en anglais).

OECD Territorial Reviews: Competitive Cities in the Global Economy

07-déc.-2006

Competitive Cities in the Global Economy is a synthesis report drawing from OECD metropolitan reviews. Based on a unique international database of 78 metro-regions, it provides indications related to large cities' performance within their countries. The report also addresses key dilemmas, including competitiveness and social cohesion, intergovernmental relationships and urban finance.

Presentation of the OECD Territorial Review of Milan

05-déc.-2006

The OECD Territorial Review of Milan was officially presented to the Italian government and media on 27 November 2006 in Milan. Under the auspices of the Province of Milan, the event brought together more than 600 participants from Italian government, business, academia, civil society and media.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Milan, Italy

27-oct.-2006

The OECD Territorial Review of Milan recognises that Milan’s historical skills endowment and its advantageous geographic location could underpin its ambition to become a southern European and Mediterranean capital. At the same time, the Review demonstrates that Milan displays disappointing international performances. If Milan is to be upgraded into a creative service hub interwoven with a vibrant industrial fabric, rapid action will be required to bolster its innovation dynamics and attractiveness and support the reform process via more inclusive governance mechanisms.

The New Rural Paradigm: Policies and Governance

30-juin-2006

How are rural regions coping with economic change? What is the weight of agriculture and agriculture subsidies in rural economies? Why and how is the approach to rural policy evolving? These are the questions addressed in the "The New Rural Paradigm: Policies and Governance".

Examens territoriaux de l'OCDE : France

27-avr.-2006

L'examen territorial de la France analyse les résultats obtenus en matière de politique territoriale et met l'accent sur la nouvelle stratégie développée par le gouvernement central pour favoriser la compétitivité régionale. Cet examen passe notamment en revue le programme des pôles de compétitivité, les politiques de compétitivité urbaine et rurale et les initiatives pour favoriser l'accès au haut débit sur le territoire. Il étudie par ailleurs l'impact de l'organisation territoriale et du système de gouvernance sur la mise en oeuvre de cette stratégie.

OECD Territorial Reviews: Finland

12-janv.-2006

This book reviews Finland's success in achieving balanced development over the past decade and assesses the challenges that it faces in maintaining this success.