Regional, rural and urban development

Statistics

New OECD eXplorer V3.7: Interactive maps for regional statistics

Explore the dynamic histogram to plot regions and countries, focus on selected regions and follow trends over time; improved table lens for data values; higher resolution image capture; and wider user control.

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Books

Compact City Policies: A Comparative Assessment

This comprehensive review of compact city policies will provide food for thought for national, sub-national and municipal governments as they seek to address their economic and environmental challenges through the development and implementation of spatial strategies.

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OECD Regional Outlook 2011

This publication highlights the central role of regions and regional policies in generating an employment recovery and realising the innovation potential of OECD economies.

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OECD Regions at a Glance 2011

This publication provides a multidimensional and dynamic snapshot of how life is lived - and can be improved – from region to region in OECD countries and emerging economies.

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Regional Innovation

Innovation is the main and increasing source of growth in OECD countries. Regions are key players in shaping innovation and in mobilising untapped potential for national growth.

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LEED Trento Centre: Build your local development capacities

The OECD LEED Trento Centre seeks to provide policy advice and develop capacities for the design and implementation of policies tailored to local needs.

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Water Governance Programme

The 'water crisis' is largely a governance crisis. There is enough water on Earth for all, even in areas where temporary shortages may exist. Managing water for all is not only a question of hydrology and money, but equally a matter of good governance.

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