OECD Multi-level Governance Studies The Future of Regional Development and Public Investment in Wales, United Kingdom
OECD Multi-level Governance Studies The Future of Regional Development and Public Investment in Wales, United Kingdom

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2020-09-17

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 926454030X

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The Welsh Government has set an ambitious and innovative path for regional development and public investment – one focused on generating growth and increasing productivity, while also reducing territorial disparities and ensuring the well-being of citizens, now and in the future. Yet, it faces significant challenges, accentuated by limited fiscal decentralisation and changes to public investment financing post-Brexit.

OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Regional Governance and Public Investment in Wales, United Kingdom Moving Forward Together
OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Regional Governance and Public Investment in Wales, United Kingdom Moving Forward Together

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-04-16

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 926497816X

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This report identifies enablers for the effective use of a regional lens in Wales, including robust regional data, long-term and future-oriented objectives, effective co-ordination across Welsh Government policy areas related to regional development, capacitated regional structures, and trust and collaborative working among levels of government.

OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Towards Balanced Regional Development in Croatia From Strategy Design to Implementation
OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Towards Balanced Regional Development in Croatia From Strategy Design to Implementation

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-04-29

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9264493166

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This report assesses the extent to which Croatia’s multi-level governance system is supporting its regional development objectives. In particular, it provides an overview of the country’s regional development performance on several demographic, economic and well-being indicators. From there, it considers how the regional development reforms adopted since 2014 affect the ability of national and subnational governments to design, implement, fund, monitor and evaluate place-based regional development plans.

OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Rebuilding Ukraine by Reinforcing Regional and Municipal Governance
OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Rebuilding Ukraine by Reinforcing Regional and Municipal Governance

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-12-02

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9264451528

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Prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Ukraine had made significant progress in implementing ambitious regional development and decentralisation reforms. These reforms resulted in the creation of 1 469 amalgamated municipalities, the establishment of an elaborate multi-level regional development planning framework, as well as a significant increase in local public service delivery, and public funding for regional and local development.

OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Regional Governance in OECD Countries Trends, Typology and Tools
OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Regional Governance in OECD Countries Trends, Typology and Tools

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-12-20

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 9264870628

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In recent decades, federal and unitary countries have increasingly adopted or deepened regional governance reforms, especially in the OECD and Europe, but also in Asia, America and to a lesser extent Africa. Approximately two-thirds of countries around the world have increased the power of regions over the last 50 years.

OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Decentralisation and Regionalisation in Bulgaria Towards Balanced Regional Development
OECD Multi-level Governance Studies Decentralisation and Regionalisation in Bulgaria Towards Balanced Regional Development

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-02-23

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9264675027

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Bulgaria has made solid progress in its territorial governance and socio-economic development. Yet, it has not been able to counteract large and increasing territorial disparities. Doing so will require addressing remaining structural challenges that may be limiting further transformation, government performance and regional resilience.

OECD Regional Development Studies Enhancing Strategic Planning and Innovation Services Supporting Romanian Regional Development Agencies
OECD Regional Development Studies Enhancing Strategic Planning and Innovation Services Supporting Romanian Regional Development Agencies

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-11-20

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9264942866

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This report synthesises the regional development and innovation challenges facing Romania’s RDAs and potential activities to overcome these in three areas – strategic planning and performance measurement, finance and implementation, and communication and stakeholder engagement.

OECD Regional Development Studies Rethinking Regional Attractiveness in the New Global Environment
OECD Regional Development Studies Rethinking Regional Attractiveness in the New Global Environment

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-07-05

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 926447028X

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The Rethinking Regional Attractiveness in the New Global Environment report highlights lessons learned from multiple regional case studies from five EU countries (Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Sweden), additional work with Latin American and Caribbean regions, and a series of webinars and one-on-one dialogues on rethinking regional attractiveness. The OECD’s innovative multidimensional approach to assessing regional attractiveness considers global engagement beyond international connections and economic factors alone.

OECD Regional Development Studies Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland
OECD Regional Development Studies Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-06-27

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9264786457

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The OECD report Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland analyses the potential of urban and rural territories for development and improved well-being. Urban and rural areas have different yet often complementary assets, and their better integration is important for socio-economic and environmental performance.

OECD Public Governance Reviews Optimising Public Infrastructure Investments in Czechia
OECD Public Governance Reviews Optimising Public Infrastructure Investments in Czechia

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-07-03

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9264917675

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This report provides an overview of Czechia's public investment system across levels of government. It offers analysis and recommendations for strengthening institutional capabilities at the national and subnational levels for planning, co-ordinating, appraising and delivering infrastructure. By strengthening infrastructure investment systems at all levels, Czechia can improve its resilience and secure a more sustainable future.