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22-January-2007
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Angel Gurría addressed the importance of local initiatives and regional development in helping countries adapt to the challenges of globalisation and technological change in his speech delivered at the Danish Growth Council.
15-December-2006
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OECD Territorial Reviews: Newcastle in the North East, The United Kingdom assesses the economic trends, policy and governance challenges in building a competitive economy in Newcastle and the North East England.
7-December-2006
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OECD Territorial Reviews: Competitive Cities in the Global Economy studies the 78 largest metro-regions in the OECD, ranging from Tokyo to Auckland in Part I. Part II consists of proceedings from Conferences and Workshops on City Competitiveness.
7-December-2006
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OECD Territorial Reviews: Competitive Cities in the Global Economy studies the 78 largest metro-regions in the OECD, ranging from Tokyo to Auckland in Part I. Part II consists of proceedings from Conferences and Workshops on City Competitiveness.
7-December-2006
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"Competitive Regional Clusters: National Policy Approaches" analyses the objectives, targeting, instruments and inter-governmental role sharing used by 26 programmes in 14 OECD countries.
22-November-2006
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Milan ranks among wealthy OECD metropolitan regions and is often identified with the “Made in Italy” brand on the international arena, notably for fashion and design. Once a successful industrial city, Milan has grown into the core of a wider industrial metropolitan region that is home to more than 7 million people. Industrial activities still drive the region’s periphery while the centre of Milan is veering towards becoming a service
27-October-2006
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The OECD Territorial Review of Milan recognises Milan’s skills endowment and advantageous location. But if Milan is to be a creative service hub, action is required to bolster its innovation and attractiveness and support reform via more inclusive governance.
19-October-2006
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Speakers background papers and presentations for the OECD/Scottish Executive conference on "investment Priorities for Rural Development", which took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 19-20 October 2006.
17-October-2006
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In OECD countries, rural areas account for three-quarters of the land and are home to a quarter of the population. Rapid changes in the international economy clearly have a different effect on these regions than on cities and towns, offering different challenges but also different opportunities.Improved communications and the Internet make it possible for many people to work just as effectively from a cottage in a village as in a city
15-June-2006
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OECD conferences on urban, rural and regional development in OECD member countries.
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