OECD Rural Studies Unlocking Rural Innovation
OECD Rural Studies Unlocking Rural Innovation

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2022-09-28

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 9264612149

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In the midst of a global slowdown in productivity, unlocking the innovative potential of rural places is more important than ever. As part of a series on supporting to help rural areas thrive, this thematic report provides the latest analysis and research on rural innovation, and proposes ways to overcome the growing gaps between rural and urban places that are contributing to the geographies of discontent.

OECD Rural Studies Enhancing Rural Innovation in Canada
OECD Rural Studies Enhancing Rural Innovation in Canada

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-03-19

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9264502262

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The report sets the scene for rural innovation in Canada, explores the policy and governance environment for key regional innovation initiatives, and includes a special topic chapter on green innovation in rural regions of Canada.

OECD Rural Studies Enhancing Rural Innovation in the United States
OECD Rural Studies Enhancing Rural Innovation in the United States

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-11-16

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 926486668X

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When it comes to high-tech innovations, the United States leads the path amongst OECD economies. However, in the context of the national record-breaking activities in high tech innovation, there lies distinct and growing geographical disparities. This report dives into strategies for better understanding innovation that occurs in rural places, and places outside major metropolitan areas, often going beyond science and technology.

OECD Rural Studies Enhancing Rural Innovation in Scotland, United Kingdom
OECD Rural Studies Enhancing Rural Innovation in Scotland, United Kingdom

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-09-27

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9264182675

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Scotland (UK) is a strong innovator, ranking among the top 20% of economies among European regions, with strengths in university-firm collaborations and skills for innovation. With close to two-thirds of all growth in productivity from 2010 to 2018 coming from better use of resources in remote rural areas, rural areas are critical to economic prosperity.

OECD Rural Studies The Future of Rural Manufacturing
OECD Rural Studies The Future of Rural Manufacturing

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-10-31

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9264433473

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The Future of Rural Manufacturing provides insights on the transformations that have occurred in manufacturing across rural regions in recent decades. It describes opportunities and challenges in this context, highlighting those relating to climate and demographic change and digitalisation, as well as shifting patterns in globalisation.

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 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 Regional Outlook 2023 The Longstanding Geography of Inequalities
OECD Regional Outlook 2023 The Longstanding Geography of Inequalities

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-10-02

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9264341161

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This report, Regional Outlook 2023 – The Longstanding Geography of Inequalities, provides novel evidence on the evolution of inequalities between OECD regions across several dimensions (including income and access to services) over the past twenty years.

OECD Rural Policy Reviews Innovation and Modernising the Rural Economy
OECD Rural Policy Reviews Innovation and Modernising the Rural Economy

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2014-04-29

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 926420539X

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This book show how innovation can take place in rural areas and how the modern rural economy differs from the traditional rural economy and metropolitan areas. In addition, it offers four perspectives on modernisation and innovation in rural areas by experts.