Publisher's Synopsis
In a practical look at the strategic, organizational and resource challenges faced by the new English Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), this book provides an in-depth examination of the nature of regional economies and the regional institutions charged with the ambitious task of ôôôômaking them work.ö Using the West Midlands region of the UK as a case study, it analyzes the emerging agendas of RDAs in order to illustrate some of the key issues faced in relation to business change and transition. Key economic development challenges for regions are highlighted in a detailed and well illustrated study at the mismatch between the organizational capacities of RDAs and their ability to tackle complex challenges. - -
