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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Trans-border Urban Co-operation in the Pan Yellow Sea Region

06-Jan-2010

The Pan Yellow Sea Region (PYSR) has been one of the fastest growing economic zones in East Asia since China’s opening in the early 1990's.  However, the PYSR has not fully utilised its assets nor reached its potential for growth. This new report looks at a wide range of policies to improve the PYSR’s  competitiveness and integration.

Cities matter to the global climate policy agenda

17-Dec-2009

Speaking at the Copenhagen Climate Summit for Mayors, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría, delivered a speech on how cities have a central role to play in tackling climate change.  His speech was delivered on the release of the paper 'Competitive Cities and Climate Change'.

Developing Rural Policies to Meet the Needs of a Changing World

from 13-Oct-2009 to 15-Oct-2009

The Annual OECD Rural Development Conference was this year held in Quebec, Canada. Combining a series of workshops, exhibits and field visits, this broad ranging conference looked at rural policy in relation to a vast array of sectors including forestry, energy, climate change, tourism and more.  It focused on responding to the financial crisis and recession in rural areas.

OECD recommends strengthening Chilean regions to boost the economy

27-Jul-2009

Chile’s economy has strengthened over the last 20 years. Yet, to date Chilean regions have not been able to fully utilise their assets and reach their growth potential, limiting national capacity for growth. An OECD Territorial Review of Chile recommends that Chile adopt a stronger regional approach to economic development in order to better exploit opportunities and improve the country’s overall performance.

Regional action: What governments are doing

10-Apr-2009

With regions bearing the brunt of the global economic crisis, affecting businesses, jobs and people generally, regional policies are very much part of the solution. Ministers responsible for regional and territorial development from around the world gathered at the OECD on 30-31 March to discuss the issues.

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Economic Recovery, Innovation and Sustainable Growth

Regions Matter
OECD Territorial Reviews: Chile