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Regional Development Policy Newsletter

 

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Check out news from the OECD’s Regional Development Policy Committee (RDPC) since the end of last year. We invite you to share widely with your networks!

RDPC delegates can also download all publications either on the O.N.E. Members & Partners platform or from OECD iLibrary using the codes available on the ONE Community.

Colleagues at the RDPC Secretariat wish you all the very best for 2024. We look forward to our continuing collaboration over this New Year.

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4 Dec | Multi-level governance and subnational finance in Asia and the Pacific

Harnessing unique data from the 3rd edition of the OECD-UCLG World Observatory on Subnational Government Finance and Investment, the analysis highlights how decentralisation and territorial reforms have reconfigured the structures and finances of subnational governments in the region. It covers a range of topics including fiscal rules, financial management capacity, priority-based budgeting, asset management and the use of public-private partnerships.

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6 Dec | A Territorial Approach to Climate Action and Resilience

This RDPC-EPOC report, launched at COP28, proposes a new OECD territorial climate indicator framework and demonstrates that the potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts and address vulnerabilities varies across different territories. It presents a policy framework of 9 recommended actions to help decision makers unleash more effective climate action and resilience, and a compendium of 36 best practices from cities, regions and countries from all around the world. It serves as a guiding framework of the OECD Programme on A Territorial Approach to Climate Action and Resilience.

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8 Dec | Advancing Strategic Priorities Through the SDGs in Córdoba, Argentina

The Province of Córdoba in Argentina has adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a holistic framework to promote social inclusion and well-being, and to address its territorial development challenges in an integrated way. The report recommends measures to improve education infrastructure in vulnerable areas, strengthen training for care workers, create mechanisms for collaborating with firms in the design of adult learning, increase the provision of affordable housing, and strengthen digital literacy programmes, among other areas. 

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24 Jan | Diagnosis of Corsica's attractiveness 
in the new global environment

The aim of this diagnosis is to propose an inventory of the main challenges and opportunities for making Corsica more attractive to talent, visitors and investors, so as to ensure its inclusive and sustainable development. The initiative is part of the prospective work on Corsica in 2050, initiated by the Presidency of the Assembly of Corsica. The methodology used, which combines quantitative and qualitative approaches, was supported by the European Union.

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24 Jan | Diagnostic de l’attractivité de la Corse 
dans le nouvel environnement mondial

Ce diagnostic a pour objectif de proposer un état des lieux des principaux défis et opportunités pour renforcer l’attractivité de la Corse à l’égard des talents, des visiteurs, et des investisseurs, de manière à assurer son développement inclusif et durable. L'initiative s'inscrit dans le cadre des travaux prospectifs sur la Corse en 2050, initiés par la Présidence de l'Assemblée de Corse. La méthodologie employée, qui allie approches quantitatives et qualitatives, a bénéficié du soutien de l'Union européenne.

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26 Jan | Reaching Climate Neutrality for the Hamburg Economy by 2040

This report shows what reaching climate neutrality by 2040 means for Hamburg businesses and identifies key actions they need to undertake. The study also shares insights from action plans of selected comparison cities. It points to cross-sector as well as to sector-specific challenges and opportunities for Hamburg businesses. The report illustrates that a regional and business perspective are necessary to achieve climate neutrality in prosperity, requiring individual and collective business action.

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About RDPC

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The OECD's Regional Development Policy Committee (RDPC) meets twice yearly, working to improve living standards and well-being for citizens from all types of region, through the design and implementation of effective place-based policies. 

 

The RDPC and its supporting bodies met over 13-17 November 2023 and will next meet in the week beginning 13 May 2024.

About CFE

The OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities provides comparative statistics, analysis and capacity building for local and national actors to work together to unleash the potential of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises, promote inclusive and sustainable regions and cities, boost local job creation, and support sound tourism policies.

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