scholarly journals Regional development programme: Unwanted child or useful helper?

Geografie ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-47
Author(s):  
Miroslav Smejkal
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Check List ◽  
Regional Development Policy ◽  
Quantitative Identification ◽  
Interpretation Of Results

This paper focuses on analysis of development programmes of regions in Czechia. In the process of designing the regional development policy the regions specify their development priorities and the ways to implement them. The regional development programmes should mirror this process. The programmes are analysed in 3 steps; (i) the quantitative identification of differences and common attributes in the structure of programmes, (ii) the analysis of quality of programmes by means of a check-list of 22 questions, (iii) the interpretation of results of interviewing officials in charge at Regional Offices. Finally, recommendations for a better quality of programmes and thus for a better setting-up and implementation of regional development policy are proposed.

scholarly journals The regions in Bulgaria and the green economy - novelty or serious experience?

2021 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 01017
Author(s):  
Stanka Delcheva
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Regional Development Policy ◽  
Transition Readiness ◽  
Programming Period

The report presents the regional development policy in Bulgaria after 2007 with focus of the stated and implemented support for application of a green economy transition’s instruments. The green economy is defined by relevant economic sectors and themes that add value to quality of life, reducing carbon emissions and creating jobs. Objective: to review the applying of instruments for transition to a green economy in the regions as part of regional development policy and promotion of the regions’ competitiveness. Methods: Descriptive analysis and review of documents were used; review of planning documents at regional and municipal level and analysis of the type of applied instruments for the transition to a green economy; comparative evaluation of the already applied instruments with the forecasts for the new programming period 2021-2027. Results: The applied in the period 2007 - 2020 instruments for supporting the transition to a green economy and their connection with the development of the regions in Bulgaria are traced. The results correlation of the already applied instruments with the approach envisaged in the programming period after 2021 has been assessed. Elements of the connection between transition readiness and the regions’ competitiveness are considered. Conclusions: Conclusions are drawn about the Bulgarian regions experience and capacities gained to exploit the potential and opportunities to increase competitiveness and well-being.

scholarly journals POLICY FOR BALANCED REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT: POLICY SETTINGS ON REGIONAL LEVEL – EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Karaeva ◽  
◽  
Vesna Goceva Mihajlovska ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Regional Policy ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Regional Development Policy ◽  
Policy Objectives ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Development Levels

Legally defined regional development is the process of identifying, promoting, managing and exploiting the development potential of the planned regions and areas with specific development needs. The policy of regional development is a system of goals, instruments and measures aimed at reducing regional disparities and achieving balanced and sustainable development of the Republic of North Macedonia. Following the adoption of the Law, activities and measures for its full implementation were carried out both at the central and regional level, creating necessary pre-conditions for achieving the policy objectives of balanced regional development: reduction of disparities in development levels between the eight planning regions, and reduction of the disparities in development levels within the planning regions. Experiences that are the result of more than twelve years of implementation of measures and activities to support balanced regional development allow identification of the main factors that enhanced successful implementation of regional development policy on a regional level in North Macedonia, at the same time identifying the conditions that constrained it. Both of these groups of factors are important for the answer to the questions: (i) Are the institutions on the regional level functional? and (ii) what should be improved? Therefore, this paper aims to give an overview of the institutions in charge of planning and implementation of the regional policy of the Republic of North Macedonia at the regional level – Council for Development of the Planning Regions and Centres for Development of the Planning Regions.

scholarly journals A Place-Based Approach in EU Regional Development and Its Application in Latvia

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-53
Author(s):  
Līga Baltiņa
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Regional Disparities ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Regional Development Policy ◽  
Strategic Approach

Abstract The EU’s regional development policy is gradually moving from the redaction of regional disparities towards regional development growth. The role and involvement of regional and local authorities in regional development policy is increasing. Global changes and challenges call for a growing need to develop more efficient regional development policy instruments that would result in growth and increased quality> of life. Place-based approach is a strategic approach aimed at the development of territorial resources. The aim of this research is to evaluate the role of place-based approach in regional development, to identify and assess the main elements and opportunities brought by the implementation of such an approach.

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