Territorial economy examines local communities, social mix, political expression, institutions, entrepreneurship and natural resources. It aims for a deeper understanding of the factors that determine economic performance to reach beyond the global perspective.

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Challenges in an Urban Age: Rethinking Metropolitan Regions in the OECD and Beyond, Paris, 12 July 2008

17-Jul-2008

At the conference on urban challenges hosted by "La Conférence Olivaint" in Paris, France, on 12 July 2008, Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General, underscored the emerging challenges in economic development, social exclusion, and sustainable urbanism that confront cities in OECD Member countries.

OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Netherlands

03-Jun-2008

How does one meet the challenges of rural development in a country that is arguably one of the least "rural" among the OECD?  Faced with high population density, close proximity of urban areas and urban-rural linkages, rural areas in the Netherlands have witnessed a gradual disappearance of characteristically rural landscapes and a deterioration of biodiversity. The OECD Rural Policy Review of the Netherlands explores these issues.

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