Supported by the European Commission, the OECD Rethinking Regional Attractiveness programme helps policy makers understand how their regions can better attract talent, investors, and visitors in today’s changing world.
The programme’s regional case studies provide a snapshot of participating regions’ attractiveness profile, along with policy and governance considerations that strive to help participants build upon each other’s best practices.
Eastern Macedonia-Thrace’s location at the eastern border of Greece and the EU shapes both its present challenges and emerging opportunities. Its strategic geographic location presents significant opportunities for growth and internationalisation. To harness this attractiveness potential and steer the region out of its economic development trap, it will be essential to improve its transportation and digital infrastructure, to address talent gaps, as well as to foster social cohesion through tackling poverty and encouraging citizen engagement, to develop cultural assets, and to mitigate exposure to climate risks.
