Strategic Approaches to Regional Development
Author | : Iryna Kristensen |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2018-12-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351620253 |
ISBN-13 | : 1351620258 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The existence and persistence of regional disparities between European regions require context-tailored policies to promote structural change. This book explores the congruence between place-based development and regional competitiveness in the EU context. Drawing on a range of social science disciplines, this book unpicks the complexity of regional transformation processes, aiming to enhance the applicability and transferability of theoretical approaches to innovation and place-based regional development in diverse European territorial settings. The contributors have a particular focus on less-favoured regions and on the application of Smart Specialisation – a strategic approach to innovation-based regional development – to the issues at hand. The book comes at a critical moment, meeting the growing demand of academics, practitioners and policymakers with an interest in promoting regional economic growth and well-being.