As coastal area on the Baltic Sea in north-central Poland, Pomorskie faces unique challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to a green economy, a diversified economy, growing population and significant natural resources. This report focuses on the sustainable development of the...

This publication highlights the impact of culture on local economies and the methodological issues related to its identification. In particular, the book demonstrates that the contemporary contribution of culture to economic development is not limited to attracting tourists, but that it...

La culture joue un rôle capital dans le développement local. En effet, si la culture est une source d'emplois, d'exportations et de revenus à l’échelon national, elle l’est aussi au niveau local. Dans les villes, les métropoles et les régions, la culture est une composante essentielle...

The Impact of Culture on Tourism examines the growing relationship between tourism and culture, and the way in which they have together become major drivers of destination attractiveness and competitiveness. Based on recent case studies that illustrate the different facets of the relationship...

This publication highlights the impact of culture on local economies and the methodological issues related to its identification. In particular, the book demonstrates that the contemporary contribution of culture to economic development is not only limited to attracting tourists, but that it...

This background report for the Conference on Unleashing the Transformative Power of Culture and Creativity for Local Development in Venice, 6-7 December 2018, was prepared by the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Cities and Regions.