Regional development is one of the five axes in the Ninth Development Plan. Policies aim to increase regional productivity and reduce rural-urban disparities. DG RDSA coordinates regional development projects and structural adjustment
Fourth edition published by Westview Press in 2011. Written by Mark Gottdiener and Ray Hutchison. Originally conceived in 1991 as a critique of urban ecology
Turkish cities showing impressive growth since 1980s. Term refers to entrepreneurs rising from small and medium enterprises. Cities receive little state investment or subsidies. Denizli was early precursor, Gaziantep, Malatya, Konya and Kayseri latest prominent
HHK is a collaboration platform between SMEs and large industry groups in Hudiksvall. Founded in 2013 after the Global Financial Crisis. Core companies include Voith Turbo Safeset, SMP Parts, Hiab, Sunfab, Huddig and OilQuick
Founded by St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in 2021. Publishes 4 issues annually in English and Russian. Editor-in-chief is Irina Rudskaya, Doctor of Economics
European Week of Regions and Cities runs October 7-10, 2024 in Brussels. Event showcases cities' capacity for growth and EU cohesion policy implementation. Four main themes: competitiveness, democracy, growth, and talent