OECD Rural Policy Reviews OECD Mining Regions and Cities Case Study Outokumpu and North Karelia, Finland
OECD Rural Policy Reviews OECD Mining Regions and Cities Case Study Outokumpu and North Karelia, Finland

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2019-10-15

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9264920587

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This report identifies 12 recommendations that can assist the municipality of Outokumpu and the region of North Karelia in Finland to become key players in the national mining strategy and attain sustainable economic growth by: focusing on mobilising the potential of the local mining value chain, diversifying and developing new sources of economic growth, and improving governance co-ordination. It is part of a project that is building a platform for knowledge sharing and co-operation on increasing productivity and enhancing the well-being of cities and regions with a specialisation in the mining and extractive sector (metals, minerals, and energy resources).

OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Västerbotten and Norrbotten, Sweden
OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Västerbotten and Norrbotten, Sweden

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-01-27

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9264938680

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Sweden’s northern region, Upper Norrland, is one of the most important mining regions in Europe and has the potential to become a global leader in environmentally sustainable mining. This study identifies how Västerbotten and Norrbotten can build on their competitive advantages and address current and future challenges to support a resilient future through sustainable mining.

OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of the Pilbara, Australia
OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of the Pilbara, Australia

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-10-10

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 9264555293

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The green transition presents the Pilbara with an opportunity to diversify its economy and improve well-being conditions of its communities, while becoming a strategic player in the global shift towards more sustainable mining. This study offers guidance on how the Pilbara can shape a more inclusive and sustainable development model that supports economic diversification and prioritises improving the living conditions of its communities, particularly First Nations.

OECD Rural Studies Rural Policy Review of Colombia 2022
OECD Rural Studies Rural Policy Review of Colombia 2022

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-11-25

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 9264828494

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Rural regions in Colombia have untapped potential to boost wealth and well-being in the country. Despite remarkable economic growth over the last two decades, Colombia’s development policy needs to increase its focus on rurality, as regional inequalities remain high by OECD standards and structural challenges still prevent greater development in rural places.

OECD Rural Studies Rural Well-being Geography of Opportunities
OECD Rural Studies Rural Well-being Geography of Opportunities

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2020-10-05

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 9264849165

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Rural Well-being: Geography of Opportunities presents the latest iteration on this policy framework, reflecting several important changes in rural development in recent years. Fully taking into account the variety of situations characterising rural regions, the new policy framework leverages improved data and analysis while broadening the scope from economic focus to encompass the environmental and social dimensions of well-being.

Ludic, Co-design and Tools Supporting Smart Learning Ecosystems and Smart Education
Ludic, Co-design and Tools Supporting Smart Learning Ecosystems and Smart Education

Author: Óscar Mealha

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-09-09

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9811573832

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This book presents papers from the 5th International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development, which promotes discussions on R&D work, policies, case studies, entrepreneur experiences, with a particular focus on understanding the relevance of smart learning ecosystems for regional development and social innovation, and how the effectiveness of the relation of citizens and smart ecosystems can be boosted. The book explores how technology-mediated instruments can foster citizens’ engagement with learning ecosystems and territories, providing insights into innovative human-centric design and development models/techniques, education/training practices, informal social learning, innovative citizen-driven policies, and technology-mediated experiences and their impact. As such, it will inspire the social innovation sectors and ICT, as well as economic development and deployment strategies and new policies for smarter proactive citizens.

OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Andalusia, Spain
OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Andalusia, Spain

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-06-11

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 9264734872

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Andalusia is the largest mining producer in Spain, the second-largest copper producer in the EU and a leader in marble and gypsum production. The region benefits from two distinct mining subsectors, each with a rich network of suppliers that are relevant for local development: the metallic mining sector (e.g. copper and zinc),