In the past decade Europe has seen much change, and at the same time the importance of the regional perspectives has significantly increased. Regional Development Agencies in Europe brings together experiences of Regional and Development Agencies throughout Europe to provide material for the first major comparative study of bottom-up regional policy across the continent. Using an analytical framework developed by editors, the contributors evaluate the long term potential and limitations of the RDAs in terms of promoting regional and economic development. Institutional and other...
In the past decade Europe has seen much change, and at the same time the importance of the regional perspectives has significantly increased. Regi...
Across the Nordic countries movements are taking place towards new political and administrative government structures at the regional level. This book presents an analysis of this development, in order to figure out both similarities and differences in the
Across the Nordic countries movements are taking place towards new political and administrative government structures at the regional level. This book...
As we move further into the 21st century, the prominence of regions can no longer be taken for granted. A certain skepticism has developed with regard to the feasibility of marginal regions achieving self-sustained growth and states have maintained their role as regulators of economic and social activities. Thus, the notion of the region and its significance is currently much debated and contested. Illustrated with a wide range of European case studies, this volume brings together the main strands of these contestations, as economic, political and social actors attempt to institutionalise...
As we move further into the 21st century, the prominence of regions can no longer be taken for granted. A certain skepticism has developed with regard...
