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 regional case studies conducted by the OECD under this programme provide a snapshot of participating regions’ attractiveness profile, along with policy and multi-level governance considerations to guide participants in building upon each other’s best practices.
Alentejo, Portugal's largest region, has extensive available land and natural resources which favour agriculture and renewable energy generation. Its existing and emerging industries, along with its cultural attractions, offer substantial potential for addressing the challenges of demographic decline and talent shortages faced by the region. Realising this potential will notably require prioritising better access to health, education, and social services while fostering social cohesion, as well as improving land use and housing, and addressing challenges related to physical and digital connectivity.
