Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland (OECD Regional Development Studies)

OECD

ISBN 10: 926451905X / ISBN 13: 9789264519053

Published by OECD, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland (OECD Regional Development Studies)
• Publisher: OECD
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 926451905X
• ISBN 13: 9789264519053
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The OECD report Urban-Rural Linkages in Poland analyses the potential of urban and rural territories for development and improved well-being. Urban and rural areas have different yet often complementary assets, and their better integration is important for socio-economic and environmental performance. The report argues that local governments need to engage in partnerships where all parties are equal, as a higher form of urban-rural co-operation. Building urban-rural partnerships in Poland would help territories enhance the production of public goods; achieve economies of scale in public service provision; co-ordinate decisions where cross-boundary effects are important and increase the capacity of the partners. Yet a lack of trust and of policy integration hinder the effectiveness of partnerships. The report found that the main incentive for Polish local governments to enter into a partnership is access to EU funds. However, while Poland has developed solid experience in the management of EU funds, it would benefit from deepening the integration and complementarity among funding streams. Moreover, the report argues that strengthening metropolitan governance will underpin efforts to facilitate the formation and management of urban-rural partnerships.