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The Evaluation of Implementation of Regional Policy
The Evaluation of Implementation of Regional Policy

Author(s): Žaneta Simanavičienė, Akvilė Kilijonienė
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies, Economic policy, Economic development
Published by: Kauno Technologijos Universitetas
Keywords: region; regional development; regional policy;

Summary/Abstract: There is no made up methodology that could evaluate implementation of regional policy. The essence of the article is to present the main theoretical aspects of regional policy and aspects concerning the process of formation and realization of the aims and goals the regional policy pursues. The article focuses on working out an effective evaluation method, which could be applied to achieve reliable results and could be effective in solving problems of regional development. The methodology, which is presented in the article, integrates ideas of other scientists about regional policy implementation and is relevant for evaluation of regional disparities and regional policy of any administrative unit. There are a lot of conditions and factors, which can influence the economic development of the regions. The article discusses all possible ways of problem solving of regional policy On purpose, to evaluate regional disparities, is effective to use specific methodology, which could evaluate inside and outside factors location interdependence and the influence on the final economic results of the region.. Regional policy is a strategic part of the social-economic development the country pursues. The policy is supported by the strategies of regional development. In order to form effective regional policy, necessary missions for the region must be designed and the missions should define concrete goals the region pursues. The process of the implementation of the regional policy needs evaluation and monitoring. Varied in form, multiplex information is necessary for effective management of the regions and harmonization of their activity. The evaluation of implementation of regional policy could be evaluated after several years, when means and instruments of the regional policy will be realized and it becomes possible evaluating their influence effect. The article consists of two parts. The first part deals with general theoretical aspects of the region, its development, and policy as well as the realization of regional policy. The second part analyzes the process of evaluation of regional policy according to the following methodology of the evaluation of implementation of regional policy: the need for regional policy is defined.

  • Issue Year: 2005
  • Issue No: 4 (44)
  • Page Range: 37-42
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English
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