Area Development and Policy
Scope & Guideline
Connecting research and practice for thriving communities.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Regional Economic Development:
The journal extensively covers themes related to economic development at regional levels, analyzing factors that influence economic performance and growth within specific geographical contexts. - Policy Analysis and Impact Assessment:
A core focus is on evaluating the effectiveness of various policies implemented to foster regional development, including industrial, environmental, and social policies. - Globalization and Local Dynamics:
Research often explores the effects of globalization on local economies and communities, including the role of multinational corporations and global production networks. - Social Justice and Equity:
The journal highlights issues of social equity, poverty, and inclusion, providing insights into how development processes can be made more just and equitable. - Infrastructure and Accessibility:
A significant emphasis is placed on the relationship between infrastructure development and accessibility to essential services, which is crucial for enhancing regional development. - Sustainability and Environmental Governance:
Research in this area examines the challenges of sustainable development, including the environmental implications of economic policies and practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation and Policy:
Increasingly, the journal is addressing the implications of digital technologies on regional development and policy, exploring how digitalization shapes economic opportunities and social dynamics. - Climate Change and Resilience:
There is a growing body of work focusing on climate resilience and sustainable development practices, highlighting the urgent need to adapt to climate-related challenges in policy and planning. - Urbanization and Mobility:
Emerging studies are increasingly focusing on urbanization trends and the implications for mobility and accessibility, particularly in rapidly developing urban contexts. - Global Value Chains and Local Development:
Research is trending towards examining the interplay between global value chains and local development strategies, emphasizing how local economies can integrate into global markets. - Health and Well-being in Development Policy:
The impact of health crises, such as COVID-19, on regional development and policy frameworks is becoming a critical area of exploration, linking public health outcomes with economic strategies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Industrial Policy Analysis:
While still relevant, the focus on traditional industrial policies in isolation is declining as the journal shifts towards more integrated approaches that consider global value chains and local contexts. - Rural Development Exclusivity:
Previously, rural development was a significant focus; however, the increasing attention to urban issues and peri-urban dynamics has overshadowed rural-specific studies. - Static Economic Models:
Research relying on static economic models without consideration of dynamic global interactions or local adaptations is becoming less frequent, indicating a move towards more complex and nuanced analyses. - Narrow Geographic Focus:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies focused solely on specific regions or countries without comparative or broader global context, as the journal aims for more holistic and interconnected analyses. - Conventional Land Use Planning:
The emphasis on conventional land use planning approaches is waning, with a greater focus now on adaptive and participatory planning methods that address contemporary challenges.
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