European Regional Policy and Development: Forgotten Regions and Spaces

The book explores regional development theories and policies, focusing on forgotten places and the role of regional actors. It emphasizes spatial/territorial approaches and compares successful and failed cases, offering lessons and policy recommendations. Contributions from over 20 authors provide diverse case studies and methods, appealing to an interdisciplinary audience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The limitations of conventional regional policies have sparked a significant shift in approach, resulting in increased regional involvement in policy design and implementation. Instead of relying on top-down methods, regions have adopted a bottom-up approach, engaging the local community in strategic planning. This book delves into regional development theories and policies, with a particular emphasis on forgotten places, raising emerging questions about recent theoretical advancements, trends, and challenges in the field.

The book explores two central and interconnected themes: the vital role of regional actors in development and the significance of Forgotten Spaces. It highlights the spatial and territorial perspectives from various theoretical angles, emphasizing place-based approaches and comparing the experiences of successful and failed cases. The book aims to identify lessons and policy recommendations while providing empirical evidence to this evolving field.

Through the presentation of diverse cases focused on Forgotten Spaces, the reader gains insights into the roles of different actors in regional development and the application of sectoral approaches. While the book primarily focuses on European countries with distinct geographical, institutional, and sociocultural characteristics, it also examines good and bad examples of regional development and policies related to forgotten places from different regions worldwide, including developed and developing countries.

Contributions from over 20 authors from diverse nationalities enrich the book, showcasing a rich diversity of case studies, approaches, and methods of discussion. The authors engage in practical examples and more complex theoretical frameworks, employing spatial analysis, spatial econometrics, social networks, and content analysis techniques.

Overall, this book offers valuable insights into regional development theories and policies, particularly in addressing forgotten places. It contributes to the ongoing discourse on spatial planning, policymaking, and community engagement, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on this critical field.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032187969