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Local economic strategy series: Review of BelfastEnglish | View long abstract 27-Jun-2009 The success of Belfast over the next 25 years is critical to the success of Northern Ireland. This timely review examines how lessons from the exceptional circumstances that have shaped the city and its remarkable revival over the last decade have shaped the local development agenda. Related documents: |
Governing Regional Development Policy: The Use of Performance IndicatorsEnglish | View long abstract 26-Mar-2009 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. |
The Changing Boundaries of Social EnterprisesEnglish | View long abstract 27-Feb-2009 This book contains recommendations for national and local policy makers and presents a set of international best practices for social enterprises. Related documents: |
Policy Brief: OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation: North of England, UKpdf,272Kb,English | View long abstract 13-Oct-2008 Regional innovation systems are important for two main reasons. First, strong dynamics of innovation generation in regions are crucial for achieving national innovation policy objectives; and second, innovation ... Also available: |
Action Space - Local Development Agency Review: The case of Laganside Corporation, Belfast, UKEnglish | View long abstract 10-Apr-2008 The OECD was invited by the Laganside Corporation to analyse the impact made by the Corporation and its contribution to the economic and regeneration of Belfast. The OECD Team used four key factors to assess the Corporation: economic, leadership, governance and implementation roles. Related documents: |
Local Development Benefits from Staging Global EventsEnglish | View long abstract 27-Mar-2008 This book identifies how international events work as a trigger for local development and what hosting cities and nations can do to ensure that positive local development is realised. Related documents: |
More Than Just Jobs: Workforce Development in a Skills-Based EconomyEnglish | View long abstract 27-Mar-2008 This report provides valuable insights into how labour policies can be expanded to meet economic development and social cohesion goals, while also reconciling national and local concerns... Related documents: |
OECD Territorial Reviews: Newcastle in the North East, The United KingdomEnglish | View long abstract 15-Dec-2006 OECD Territorial Reviews: Newcastle in the North East, The United Kingdom assesses the economic trends, policy and governance challenges in building a competitive economy in Newcastle and the North East England. |
Competitive Regional Clusters: National Policy ApproachesEnglish | View long abstract 07-Dec-2006 "Competitive Regional Clusters: National Policy Approaches" analyses the objectives, targeting, instruments and inter-governmental role sharing used by 26 programmes in 14 OECD countries. |