OECD Rural Policy Reviews: Italy

Rural regions in Italy have some of the highest GDP per capita among OECD countries yet analysis of rural Italy reveals varied economic conditions, an increasing elderly population and a diminished focus on environmental isses. This report looks at the priorities for future rural poli

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Technological change, an aging work force and a global economic downturn are posing enormous challenges to OECD regions. While some regions are equipped to confront and handle these changes, others are struggling to remain competitive.

Governing Regional Development Policy: The Use of Performance Indicators

This report examines both the challenges and the opportunities associated with designing and using indicator systems as a tool for the governance of regional development policy.

Regional Statistics and Indicators

The OECD has developed tools to answer the increasing demand for statistical information at the regional level: the OECD Regional Database; the Working Party on Territorial Indicators; and the series OECD Regions at a Glance.

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OECD Territorial Reviews: Cape Town, South Africa

OECD Territorial Reviews: Cape Town, South Africa, aims to provide a detailed diagnosis and solutions for improving the competitiveness and governance of the Cape Town metropolitan region.

OECD Rural Policy Reviews: China

This report analyses the key socio-economic forces at work in China’s rural areas and discusses the current government strategy for rural development

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Spain has recently undertaken a major reform of its rural policies. This new framework creates a multi-sectoral and place-based “rural policy of state”, making Spain better equipped to address the challenges and opportunities of rural areas.

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OECD Territorial Reviews: Copenhagen, Denmark

OECD Territorial Reviews: Copenhagen, Denmark aims to provide a detailed diagnosis and solutions for improving the competitiveness and governance of the metropolitan region of Copenhagen.

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This paper reflects a challenging applied research task to stimulate, at global level, exchange of statistical measures and knowledge through innovative Geovisual Analytics techniques.

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The Territorial Development Policy Committee met to discuss how regional policies can address global challenges. Mark Drabenstott, Director of the RUPRI Center for Regional Competitiveness, University of Missouri, US, and TDPC Chair, tells the regional policy story.