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Every country needs competitive, dynamic regions if it is to achieve its economic and social objectives at the national level. Regional development is an indispensable complement to national macroeconomic and structural policies. Moreover, globalisation poses new challenges to regions and to current regional development policies. The OECD provides policy analysis and exchange of information on regional development, regional competitiveness, urban development, rural development, multi-level governance and regional statistics and indicators. More...
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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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from 03-Apr-2008 to 04-Apr-2008
The international conference on "Innovative Service Delivery: Meeting the Challenges of Rural Regions”, co-organised by the OECD and Germany’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, was held 3-4 April 2008 at the Dorint Hotel, in Cologne, Germany. It brought together approximately 250 government leaders, policy makers and practitioners to discuss ways to improve service delivery in rural regions and maximise the contribution of service delivery to rural development.
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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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21-Mar-2008
Istanbul, the demographic and economic heart of Turkey, has gone through enormous changes over the past century. This mega-city of about 15 million inhabitants has seen its population increased more than tenfold since 1950. It has benefitted from a favourable national economic environment, triggered by a broad and continuous reform process, strengthening its position on the international marketplace.
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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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06-Dec-2007
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has successfully undertaken an in-depth transformation of its economy in the space of a few decades but, in order to ensure its economic future, it needs to reconcile various imperatives in the fields of transport and the environment, according to a new OECD study.
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19-Sep-2007
Universities could play a stronger role in the economic, cultural and social development of their regions, according to a new OECD report. Higher Education and Regions: Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged argues that regional engagement by universities is beneficial both to local development and the institutions themselves.
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