Regional statistics as a tool to support the development of regions Cover Image

Statystyka regionalna jako instrument wspierania rozwoju województw
Regional statistics as a tool to support the development of regions

Author(s): Dorota Wyszkowska
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, Geography, Regional studies, National Economy, Regional Geography, Economic policy, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: regional statistics; regional development; strategic planning

Summary/Abstract: With the Polish accession to the European Union regions and regional policy took on special significance. Preparation of a comprehensive strategy for the development of regions has become a permanent part of public management. Their development should be preceded by a diagnosis of the state of socio-economic development, and implementation subject to continuous monitoring. Making current decisions by local governments should also be held after the analysis of data about issues that are the subject of decision-making. The growing role of self-governments in policy development leads to an increase in demand for regional statistics data. The article attempts to identify possible use of regional statistics and information to determine deficiencies in this regard.

  • Issue Year: 57/2012
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 16-26
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish