Durch die Internationalisierung und Globalisierung der wirtschaftlichen Beziehungen und Märkte, die westeuropäische Integration, die Öffnung der Grenzen nach Mittel- und Osteuropa sowie die deutsche Vereinigung hat sich die Standortkonkurrenz zwischen den Agglomerationsräumen erheblich und...

With over 70% of Europeans living in urban areas, cities and metropolitan areas are the motors of economic growth and home to most jobs. They play a key role as centres of innovation and the knowledge economy. At the same time, urban areas are the frontline in the battle for social cohesion and...

Philippine cities provide the highest levels of service and living standards in the country. Much of what happens to the country in terms of production and employment, income and consumption, and access to basic services and amenities will continue to be determined by the performance of its...