OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation: Regions and Innovation Policy

This review addresses the needs of national and regional governments for greater clarity on how to strengthen the innovation capacity of regions to boost national performance. It is part of wider OECD work on regional development and supports the OECD Innovation Strategy.

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‘forumpartnerships2009’, Country Fact Sheets

Twice before, Country Fact Sheets have been published by the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance providing valuable up-to-date information about area-based partnerships. “forumpartnerships2009” – Country Fact Sheets provides an update on what has changed.

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Rural areas in the Netherlands are characterised by their proximity to cities. This is not surprising considering that the Netherlands is the most urbanised country in the OECD, having the second highest population density in the OECD.

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

Despite concern about the negative impacts of globalisation on the economies of OECD regions, "Globalisation and Regional Economies" presents evidence that region-specific advantages remain a significant source of productivity gain for firms.

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La Randstad est une région urbaine polycentrique de l’ouest des Pays-Bas qui englobe Amsterdam, Rotterdam, La Haye, Utrecht et plusieurs autres villes de taille inférieure. C’est l’une des zones les plus densément peuplées de l’OCDE, et qui possède aujourd’hui une économie urbaine moderne et diversifiée. Les secteurs phares sont notamment la logistique, l’horticulture et les services financiers. La Randstad affiche l’un des taux de

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OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance: Netherlands

This site contains a list of key references on the Netherlands. The documentary database includes documents on partnership and local governance that have been published by governments, universities and other organisations.

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