| Description |
1 online resource (141 pages) : col. ill., col. maps |
| Contents |
Assessment and Recommendations -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Regional Performances and Underused Potentials -- -Major Macroeconomic Trends -- Regional Trends -- Under-Used Potentials -- A Privileged Location in the Heart of Europe -- Linking Growth, Housing, and Labor Force Mobility -- FDI vs. SMEs: A Dual Economy? -- Education and Training: Strengths and Weaknesses -- A Unique and Well-Distributed Cultural and Natural Heritage -- Chapter 2. Strategies and Policies -- -Introduction -- Economic Development Strategies in Transition -- Sectoral Policies -- Direct Investment Aid, Incentives, Innovation, and SMEs -- EU Accession and Policy Reshaping -- Recommendations -- Chapter 3. Territorial Governance in Flux -- -Institutional Background: Towards Decentralisation -- Control, Coordination, Coherence, and Unclear Mandates -- Adapting the Public Service -- Financial and Fiscal Issues -- Partnerships and the Involvement of Stakeholders -- Recommendations -- Appendix: Methodology and Critreria for District Classification -- Selection of National Czech Websites -- International Organizations' Websites -- Bibliography |
| Summary |
One of the major challenges facing the Czech Republic is to preserve the role of the Capital city Region of Prague and its surroundings as growth engines for the national economy, while ensuring adequate development in other regions. This report examines the performance and potential of the various Czech regions, examines strategies and policies for fostering better regional peformance, and looks at the institutions involved and makes recommendations for their improvement. |
| Notes |
Title from content provider |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-141) |
| SUBJECT |
Czech Republic -- Economic conditions -- 1993-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001009510
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Czech Republic -- Economic policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2006001858
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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| ISBN |
9789264106413(pdf) |
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