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This book draws on work from across northern Europe and is parallel
and complementary to the network itself. By establishing an
intellectual and practically orientated framework and platform, and
by bringing together contributions defining the state-of-the-art
and potential development paths in the field, it is the first
volume to offer a systematic and scientific view from the
periphery.
Across Europe, regional development agencies (RDAs) have become a
central feature of regional policy, both as innovative
policy-makers and as the implementers of programmes and initiatives
originating from the national or European level. By drawing on a
combination of conceptual reflection, surveys, comparative
research, and systematic use of critical case studies, this book
provides a new point of reference by identifying key features of
the current, and, indeed next, generation of regionally-based
economic development organisations.
Across Europe, regional development agencies (RDAs) have become a
central feature of regional policy, both as innovative
policy-makers and as the implementers of programmes and initiatives
originating from the national or European level. By drawing on a
combination of conceptual reflection, surveys, comparative
research, and systematic use of critical case studies, this book
provides a new point of reference by identifying key features of
the current, and, indeed next, generation of regionally-based
economic development organisations.
This book draws on work from across northern Europe and is parallel
and complementary to the network itself. By establishing an
intellectual and practically orientated framework and platform, and
by bringing together contributions defining the state-of-the-art
and potential development paths in the field, it is the first
volume to offer a systematic and scientific view from the
periphery.
This title was first published in 2000: This volume addresses the
prominent role given to institution-building, institutional change
and governance in the regional development strategies and policies.
The establishment of the Scottish Parliament, Welsh and Northern
Ireland Assemblies, and the arrival of regional development
agencies in England highlighted the need to put the initiatives
into some context, drawing on experience from across Europe on the
critical factors in the determination of the potential and success
of regions. Central to the discussions presented here by a group of
European experts are the question of governance - how does an
ongoing process of institution-building affect the ways in which
regions and localities are governed, including questions of
democracy, participation, regional self-determination,
public-private partnerships, networks and accountability; and the
consequences of new modes of governance and institutional change
for regional development strategies and policies, particularly in
the context of large-scale industrial restructuring and city-region
and urban regeneration.
This title was first published in 2000: This volume addresses the
prominent role given to institution-building, institutional change
and governance in the regional development strategies and policies.
The establishment of the Scottish Parliament, Welsh and Northern
Ireland Assemblies, and the arrival of regional development
agencies in England highlighted the need to put the initiatives
into some context, drawing on experience from across Europe on the
critical factors in the determination of the potential and success
of regions. Central to the discussions presented here by a group of
European experts are the question of governance - how does an
ongoing process of institution-building affect the ways in which
regions and localities are governed, including questions of
democracy, participation, regional self-determination,
public-private partnerships, networks and accountability; and the
consequences of new modes of governance and institutional change
for regional development strategies and policies, particularly in
the context of large-scale industrial restructuring and city-region
and urban regeneration.
Drawing on studies and expertise from around the world, this book
describes the transition from research to policy and covers the
pre-requisites to successful new firm formation policies. At a time
when a new firm formation is promoted by central and local
government, business development agencies and the private sector,
this book questions the economic dependence on small firms and
explores the relevance of networking, information and advice.
The concept of employability has provided a foundation for much
current labour market policy. It has also provided a useful
framework for analyzing national and urban labour markets and
related policies in a variety of different circumstances both for
those in and out of work. The papers in this book help progress the
concept of employability, demonstrating the importance of the
geographic and spatial context, and showing its flexibility and
usefulness as a basis for theory, analysis and policy. The papers
are divided into two main sections: understanding the concept of
employability lessons for labour market policy in changing labour
markets. The chapters also provide general insights into many
current labour market policy debates. As employability continues to
be the foundation of many labour market policies, this volume
considers the economic and geographical dimensions of employability
in local labour market analysis and policy. This book was
previously published as a special issue of the journal Urban
Studies.
In the past decade Europe has seen much change, and at the same
time the importance of the regional perspectives has significantly
increased. Regional Development Agencies in Europe brings together
experiences of Regional and Development Agencies throughout Europe
to provide material for the first major comparative study of
bottom-up regional policy across the continent. Using an analytical
framework developed by editors, the contributors evaluate the long
term potential and limitations of the RDAs in terms of promoting
regional and economic development. Institutional and other
preconditions for successful regional polices are identified, and
combined with a broad analytical and geographical coverage that
includes Eastern Europe, a clearer picture of the relevance of the
RDAs emerges.
In the past decade Europe has seen much change, and at the same
time the importance of the regional perspectives has significantly
increased. Regional Development Agencies in Europe brings together
experiences of Regional and Development Agencies throughout Europe
to provide material for the first major comparative study of
bottom-up regional policy across the continent. Using an analytical
framework developed by editors, the contributors evaluate the long
term potential and limitations of the RDAs in terms of promoting
regional and economic development. Institutional and other
preconditions for successful regional polices are identified, and
combined with a broad analytical and geographical coverage that
includes Eastern Europe, a clearer picture of the relevance of the
RDAs emerges.
* Thorough examination of entrepreneurialism and its place in
society an business today; * Uncovers the origins and development
of entrepreneurialism, and addresses the drivers, barriers and
evolution; * Contains international case studies, to illustrate how
entrepreneurship is being applied across the economy. What makes an
entrepreneur? The rising recognition of entrepreneurship and
entrepreneurs means they have become global phenomena where
entrepreneurship is seen as a key driver of economic and social
development. Internationally, governments are seeking to increase
business start-up rates and improve the contribution of growing
firms to employment and economic growth. '''Enterprise: Concepts
and Issues''' introduces many of the terms, theories and practices
in the fields of entrepreneurship and enterprise to look deeper
into this phenomena. It covers the origins and development of
entrepreneurialism, and addresses the drivers, barriers and
evolution into new areas of business and economic activity.
Discussing via different dimensions and with the use of
international real life case studies, it aims to understand how
entrepreneurship is being applied across the economy. Written by a
team of expert scholars, it discusses issues such as: * The
'entrepreneurial class' - is there such a thing and what are the
barriers to entry? * Common characteristics of the successful
entrepreneurs: attributes, behaviours and skills *
Entrepreneurialism in different contexts - corporate, social and
family. To help support their learning, readers have access to a
range of online resources including chapter-by-chapter multiple
choice questions which will enable them to assess how well they
have grasped individual chapters. The text also features a range of
supplementary readings, in text exercises and cases/examples to
help bring concepts to life. Part of the '''The Global Management
Series'''; a complete portfolio of global business and management
texts that successfully meets the needs of students on
international undergraduate and postgraduate business and
management degree courses. Each book is a clear, concise and
practical and has a thorough pedagogic structure to suit a 12 week
semester. The series offers a flexible 'pick and mix' choice of
downloadable e-chapters, so that users can select and build
learning materials tailored to their specific needs. See
www.goodfellowpublishers.com/GMS for details. Each book in the
series is edited and contributed to by a team of experienced
academics based in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia it provides an
essential learning aid for students across a wide range of business
and management courses and an invaluable teaching tool for
lecturers and academics. '''Series Editors''': Robert MacIntosh,
Professor of Strategy and Kevin O'Gorman, Professor of Management,
both at Heriot-Watt University, UK
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