By Sharada Davidson (email), Kevin Connolly, James Black and Mairi Spowage High-quality regional data is crucial for improving public service delivery, allocating funding and developing evidence-based policies that tackle regional inequalities. Our paper*, published in Regional Studies: Policy Debates, analyses the challenges faced when constructing regional statistics and using these statistics in policy debates. The […]
By Dante Di Matteo (email) (eCampus University of Novedrate (Como) Italy; and CiMET, Italy’s National University Centre for Applied Economic Studies). The need to evaluate the impact of public policies on tourism has become increasingly important over time (Aguinis et al., 2023). Tourism is a direct target of policies and frequently serves to achieve broader […]
By Pengyu Zhu (Orcid), Yulin Wang (Orcid) and Yatang Lin (Orcid). Reference to the original article published in Regional Studies*: Zhu, P., Wang, Y., & Lin, Y. (2025). Unravelling regional inequality: the heterogeneous impact of China’s Great Western Development Program. Regional Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2024.2438319 Place-based policies are common interventions to enhance economic development and reduce regional […]
By Елена Садовникова (email) Water has always been the foundation of human settlement and regional development. Historically, civilisations thrived where water was abundant, shaping urban centres, agricultural landscapes, and industrial economies. Yet today, across many regions, access to clean, affordable drinking water is becoming increasingly precarious, posing significant challenges for local communities, governance structures, and […]
By Efthimios Georgiou (email) Cinque Terre, a coastal region in northwestern Italy, is renowned for its striking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique geomorphological features. The region’s five historic villages—Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare—boast a natural and built environment that is deeply intertwined, shaping its identity and economic trajectory. As a UNESCO […]
