Characteristics and development potential of three large-lake regions in Europe Cover Image

Három európai nagytó-régió jellemzői és fejlesztési lehetőségei
Characteristics and development potential of three large-lake regions in Europe

Author(s): András Igari, Viktor Varjú, Zsolt Szendrei, András Csite
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Geography, Regional studies
Published by: Központi Statisztikai Hivatal
Keywords: great-lake regions; regional policy; functional areas; Lake Balaton

Summary/Abstract: Based on the findings of the international research on the complex development potential of Europe's Great Lakes (ESPON LAKES), the authors examine the environmental, social, economic and governance challenges of Europe's great lake regions and their potential for feeding into European policy. Statistical analysis of the Lake Balaton, Lake Constance and Lake Vänern regions has shown that they have significant differences in natural, social and economic terms, but also commonalities that link them. These include their significant but fragile ecological values and their peripheral, partly border location in social and administrative terms. For these rea-sons, it is worth developing the great lake regions in an integrated way, while taking into account the challenges of the given region. The results of the study are also useful for national spatial policy, as they illustrate the role and development potential of regions facing specific challenges.

  • Issue Year: 63/2023
  • Issue No: 05
  • Page Range: 575-602
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: Hungarian