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The OECD Port-Cities Programme aims to identify how ports can be assets for urban development. The programme therefore assesses the impact of ports on cities and regions. It also compares policies aimed at increasing positive regional impacts of ports and limiting negative effects.
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| New: Working Paper - The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities: The Netherlands |
This working paper offers an evaluation of the performance of the ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, an analysis of the impact of the port on their territory and an assessment of policies and governance in this field. It examines port performance over the last decades and identifies the principal factors that have contributed to it. The effect of the ports on economic and environmental questions is studied and quantified where possible. The value added of the port cluster is calculated and its interlinkages with other economic sectors in delineated. The major policies governing the ports are assessed, along with policies governing transport and economic development, the environment and spatial planning. These include measures instituted by the port authorities, as well as by local, regional and national governments. Governance mechanisms at these different levels are described and analysed. Based on the report’s findings, recommendations are proposed with a view to improving port performance and increasing the positive effects of the ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam on their territory.
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Up to 2013, a series of case studies is being carried out on various port-cities in the world. These case studies benchmark the performance of the ports examined, analyse the impact of the ports, and assess policy and governance challenges.
Studies currently available are:
In addition the following thematic papers have been issued:
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| Up to 2013, a series of workshops are being organised on challenges for port-cities. Three have taken place so far.
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| Contact |
For more information, please contact Olaf Merk: olaf.merk@oecd.org
www.oecd.org/regional/portcities
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