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.
Norte, Portugal’s most populous region, boasts clear strengths in innovation and entrepreneurship, with a strong industrial sector. However, its innovative capacity is unevenly distributed across the territory, and it has not translated into higher economic output and productivity. To avoid being caught in a talent development trap, the region must address the current challenges in housing and improve resident well-being. Unlocking the region’s full potential will require adapting its industry to the green transition and tackling the emerging demographic shifts with policy responses that consider the diverse needs of its urban centres and very low-density areas alike.
