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Supporting Lagging Regions by Delivering on Economic Potential and Equality of Opportunity in Serbia (English)

27 Jul 2021

This note begins with a broad assessment of lagging regions in Serbia, identifying those that are significantly trailing behind in terms of income per capita ('low income') and those that, while not poor, are stagnant and diverging from the national average ('low growth' lagging regions). The note describes characteristics of lagging regions in terms of poverty levels, human capital outcomes, delivery of social services as well as institutional capacity. It also showcases a spatially informed policy framework, guided by '3Cs' (Concentrate, Connect, Capacitate) that can be applied to address lagging regions challenges. The arguments on lagging regions are illustrated by focusing on the case study of Central Banat (Srednjobanatski), including an emphasis on the city of Zrenjanin, as a case example of a 'low growth' lagging region in Serbia, as well as the district of Raska as an example of a peripherally located, low income lagging region. The analysis draws on and hopes to complement regional and local strategies of the districts and local self-governments.
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Disclosure Date
2021/07/28
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Supporting Lagging Regions by Delivering on Economic Potential and Equality of Opportunity in Serbia
Product Line
Advisory Services & Analytics
Published in
United States of America
Rel Proj ID
7B-Western Balkans Urban Partnership Program (Upp) -- P165780
TF No/Name
TF0A6617-Urban Partnership Program III
Total Volume(s)
1
Unit Owning
Urban ECA (SCAUR)
Version Type
Final
Volume No
1

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