Northern Sparsely Populated Areas

Northern Sparsely Populated Areas
Author: Oecd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2017-03-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789264268197

- Foreword and acknowledgements - Acronyms and abbreviations - Executive summary - Assessment and Recommendations - Addressing the shared policy challenges of the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas - Finland's Northern Sparsely Populated Areas - Norway's Northern Sparsely Populated Areas - Sweden's Northern Sparsely Populated Areas - Central Ostrobothnia, Finland (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Kainuu, Finland (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Lapland, Finland (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - North Karelia, Finland (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Pohjois-Savo, Finland (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - South Savo, Finland (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Finnmark, Norway (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Nordland, Norway (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Troms, Norway (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Jämtland Härjedalen, Sweden (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Norrbotten, Sweden (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Västerbotten, Sweden (Northern Sparsely Populated Area) - Västernorrland, Sweden (Northern Sparsely Populated Area)

OECD Territorial Reviews: Northern Sparsely Populated Areas

OECD Territorial Reviews: Northern Sparsely Populated Areas
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2017-03-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9264268235

This report looks at the northern sparsely populated areas of Finland, Norway and Sweden, which are becoming increasingly important to the geopolitical and economic interests of these countries and the European Union.

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
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9264920587

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 Territorial Reviews: Hidalgo, Mexico

OECD Territorial Reviews: Hidalgo, Mexico
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2019-05-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9264310398

Hidalgo is one of the smallest states in Mexico. It benefits from its close proximity to Mexico City and contains a number of economic and environmental assets in its territory. After a long period of economic stagnation, the state is now closing up the gap with national standards. ...

OECD Territorial Reviews: Småland-Blekinge 2019 Monitoring Progress and Special Focus on Migrant Integration

OECD Territorial Reviews: Småland-Blekinge 2019 Monitoring Progress and Special Focus on Migrant Integration
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2019-02-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9264311645

Following on from the 2012 Territorial Review of Småland Blekinge, this Monitoring Review assesses the main regional policy changes since 2012 and the extent to which the recommendations have been implemented. It gives full consideration to the changing context in the region, with improved ...

OECD Territorial Reviews: The Megaregion of Western Scandinavia

OECD Territorial Reviews: The Megaregion of Western Scandinavia
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2018-03-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9264290672

In an increasingly globalised world, cities and regions sometimes join forces with their neighbours to form "megaregions" and tap economies of scale. This report discusses how eight cities and counties in Norway and Sweden - along the coast joining up Oslo, Gothenburg and Malmö - have decided ...

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
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2021-01-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9264938680

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 Access and Cost of Education and Health Services Preparing Regions for Demographic Change

OECD Rural Studies Access and Cost of Education and Health Services Preparing Regions for Demographic Change
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2021-06-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9264788689

Current population trends and the COVID-19 pandemic reinforce the need for efficient public service provision while guaranteeing good access to all. Population decline and ageing in rural regions affect the provision of services through lower economies of scale and scope, professional shortages and longer distances.

OECD Regional Outlook 2019 Leveraging Megatrends for Cities and Rural Areas

OECD Regional Outlook 2019 Leveraging Megatrends for Cities and Rural Areas
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9264312838

Large and persistent inequalities in regional economic performance within countries exist throughout the OECD. The 2019 Regional Outlook discusses the underlying causes of economic disparities across regions and highlights the need for place-based policies to address them. The report makes the ...

OECD Rural Studies Delivering Quality Education and Health Care to All Preparing Regions for Demographic Change

OECD Rural Studies Delivering Quality Education and Health Care to All Preparing Regions for Demographic Change
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2021-03-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9264446540

COVID-19 has put renewed focus on the importance of addressing longstanding challenges that OECD governments face in delivering public services, especially in regions with people spread over a wider area where economies of scale are more difficult to achieve. The physical infrastructure needed to provide good quality education and health services can be more complex and expensive in rural and remote regions that also struggle to attract and retain education and health care professionals.