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Monday 4 December 2023

Agriculture

Enhancing rural innovation in the United States.

OECD rural studies
Corporate Author:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation
Publisher:
OECD

When it comes to high-tech innovations, the United States leads the path amongst OECD economies. However, in the context of the national record-breaking activities in high tech innovation, there lies distinct and growing geographical disparities. This report dives into strategies for better understanding innovation that occurs in rural places, and places outside major metropolitan areas, often going beyond science and technology. It provides analysis and recommendations to support regional development initiatives aimed at closing the gaps in innovation between rural and urban areas. The report includes a special topic chapter on the role of broadband and education in rural areas, exploring trends and providing policy recommendations to enhance rural innovation through these specific and critical framework conditions

  • ISBN: 9789264741508
  • £24.00
 

Development

Enhancing strategic planning and innovation services: supporting Romanian regional development agencies.

OECD regional development studies
Corporate Author:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher:
OECD

Regional development is rooted in place-based strategic planning and strengthened regional innovation systems. In Romania, the eight Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) are responsible for strategic planning for regional development and delivering innovation support services to regional and local actors. They also manage the public investment funds dedicated to these activities. These are challenging tasks. Many RDAs face difficulties in ensuring that regional and sub-regional development objectives and priorities align, expanding the definition of innovation, and activating their regional innovation ecosystem. Equally difficult is keeping stakeholders engaged and committed to the regional development and innovation agendas. This report synthesises the regional development and innovation challenges facing Romania's RDAs and potential activities to overcome these in three areas - strategic planning and performance measurement, finance and implementation, and communication and stakeholder engagement. It also offers insights and recommendations for higher-levels bodies to further support RDAs through guidance, facilitating peer-exchange, and actively engaging the RDAs in regional development decision making

  • ISBN: 9789264337220
  • £12.00
 

Government

A strategic approach to public integrity in Hungary.

OECD public governance reviews
Corporate Author:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher:
OECD

This report provides an assessment of Hungary's Draft Medium Term National Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2023-2025 (NACS) and the Action Plan for its implementation. The NACS is one of several steps Hungary is taking to improve its rule of law performance. This report highlights strengths and makes recommendations for improving the NACS based on international good practice, the OECD's Public Integrity Indicators, and Hungary's commitments within its Recovery and Resilience Plan and remedial measures.

  • ISBN: 9789264875425
  • £12.00