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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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17-Apr-2008
Finland is one of the most rural countries within the OECD and it is also one of the early adopters of a multi-sectoral approach to rural policy. As such, the origins and evolution of Finnish rural policy are of great interest to both OECD countries and non-OECD countries alike, many of whom are still in the early stages of development. A first rural policy review was conducted for Finland in 1995, and this edition offers a unique look at how Finnish rural policy has evolved since the initial recommendations made in 1995.
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from 03-Apr-2008 to 04-Apr-2008
The international conference on "Innovative Service Delivery: Meeting the Challenges of Rural Regions”, co-organised by the OECD and Germany’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, was held 3-4 April 2008 at the Dorint Hotel, in Cologne, Germany. It brought together approximately 250 government leaders, policy makers and practitioners to discuss ways to improve service delivery in rural regions and maximise the contribution of service delivery to rural development.
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21-Mar-2008
Istanbul ranks among the fastest growing OECD metro-regions. However, it faces challenges that could hamper its ambition to become a Eurasian hub for finance, logistics, culture and tourism. OECD Territorial Reviews: Istanbul, Turkey, aims to provide a detailed diagnosis and solutions for improving the competitiveness and governance of the Istanbul metropolitan area.
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25-Feb-2008
Norway has a very low population and difficult topography. Given this context, is the “Nordic welfare model” - equal living conditions and access to quality public services for all regardless of location – financially sustainable? Can urban policy be better integrated into regional policy to harness the energy of regional growth engines in other areas of the country? The Territorial Review of Norway explores these and other questions.
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