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OECD Regional Development Papers

Papers from the Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities of the OECD cover a full range of topics including regional statistics and analysis, urban governance and economics, rural governance and economics, and multi-level governance. Depending on the programme of work, the papers can cover specific topics such as regional innovation and networks, sustainable development, the determinants of regional growth or fiscal consolidation at the subnational level.

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Canadian regional development policy

Flexible governance and adaptive implementation

This paper examines Canada’s evolving regional policy, focusing on flexibility and adaptability. Flexibility denotes the system's capacity to adapt over time to shifting policy goals and changing conditions. Adaptability in Canada refers to spatial tailoring of policies and extending policy scope to include ecological sustainability and cultural recognition. It reviews historical regional policy waves, then delves into the current "new regionalism" trend, which scholars term "metagovernance," emphasizing national steering through diverse mechanisms. The paper explores three national policy strategies: flexible governance, territorial adaptation, and community-based regionalism, detailing their structures and engagement mechanisms. It underscores the importance of hybrid contracts for flexibility and adaptability. Finally, the paper distills five lessons from the Canadian experience and highlights ongoing innovations under the Trudeau government.

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