ISBN:
9789264185982
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (284 p.)
Parallel Title:
Print version Cities for Citizens : Improving Metropolitan Governance
DDC:
320.8/5/09177
Keywords:
Electronic books
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Bürgerbeteiligung
Abstract:
In OECD countries, metropolitan areas often enjoy above-average rates of growth; they compete for foreign direct investment, have a leading position in the knowledge-based economy, and attract a disproportionately large share of immigrants. Yet they also are burdened with many problems including congestion, and the renewal of infrastructure, the spread of distressed urban areas. Better strategies for the development of metropolitan areas are vital if their rate of economic growth is to remain strong, but the governance structures currently in place are often outdated and ill-adapted to the tas
Description / Table of Contents:
Foreword; Table of Contents; Executive Summary; Introduction; Why does metropolitan governance matter?; Can the culture of governance be changed?; Better governance for more competitive and liveable cities; What are the financial challenges facing cities?; What institutional reforms are needed?; Area-wide strategies; Principles of Metropolitan Governance; Part I. Improving the governance of metropolitan; Chapter 1. Why Does Metropolitan Governance Matter?; Chapter 2. Can the "Culture" of Metropolitan Governance Be Changed?
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 3. Better Governance for More Competitive and Liveable Cities: Creating the StrategiesChapter 4. What Are the Financial Challenges Facing Cities?; Chapter 5. What Institutional Reforms Are Needed?; Chapter 6. Achieving Success: Principles and Policy Guidelines; References; Part II. Comparative studies; Study1.Taxation and Equity withinMetropolitanAreas; Study2.Governance and Economic Development: the Regions of Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal; Part III. Selected Country Profiles (Based on 1997 OECD Questionnaire Survey); Canada; Czech Republic; Finland; Germany; Greece; Hungary
Description / Table of Contents:
JapanNetherlands; Poland; Portugal; Sweden;
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1787/9789264189843-en
