Title: Local governance and the drivers of growth /
Authors: Giguère, Sylvain.; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; SourceOECD (Online service)
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Local Economic and Employment Development (Program); Local government Economic aspects.; Decentralization in government.; Economic development Political aspects
Abstract: Innovation, skills, entrepreneurship and social cohesion are key drivers of growth, and essential goals of effective economic development strategies. Each has a strong governance component, which requires real partnership between government, business and civil society. In this book, the OECD has brought together top world experts to translate policy lessons into concrete recommendations that will help policy makers and practitioners make the best governance decisions to stimulate growth.
Contents: Chapter 1. The Drivers of Growth: Why Governance Matters by Sylvain Giguere -- Chapter 2. The Instruments of Good Governance by Xavier Freffe -- Chapter 3. Partnerships, Relationships, and Networks: Understanding Local Collaboration Strategies in Different Countries by Mark Considine -- Chapter 4. Globalisation, New Public Services, Local Democracy: What's the Connection? by Charles F. Sabel -- Chapter 5. Local Strategies in a Global Economy: Lessons from Competitive Cities by Michael Parkinson -- Chapter 6. Financing Local Economic Development: Experiences in Europe and the United States by Randall W. Eberts -- Chapter 7. The Design and Implementation of Local Development Strategies: The Case of Central and Eastern Europe by Scott Abrams and Fergus Murphy -- Annex A. Authors' Biographical Notes