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Local development: Conceptual bases and policy implications

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William Coffey
Mario Polèse
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Coffey W. J. and Polèse M. (1985) Local development: conceptual bases and policy implications, Reg. Studies 19, 85--93. Although local development is frequently cited as an option within the broader context of regional policy, the concept remains vague. The bases of the local development approach lie in its complementarity with three traditional pillars of regional theory and policy: capital and infrastructure policies; migration as an adjustment mechanism; and growth centre strategies. In examining the potential utility of local development as an effective element of regional development policy, we emphasize the emergence of local entrepreneurship and the role of the State in stimulating local initiatives. Local development policy may be generalized in terms of three options involving financial assistance, access to information, and social animation.

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Volume (Year): 19 (1985)
Issue (Month): 2 (April)
Pages: 85-93
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Keywords: Regional development policy Local development Entrepreneurship Human capital

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