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The Role of Development Agencies in Regional Policy: An Academic and Practitioner Approach

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  • James T. Hughes

    (Wales European Centre, 17/19 Rue Montoyerstraat, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. wec.brussels@wda.co.uk)

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The increasing importance of Regional Development Agencies creates a need for consideration of how the role and effectiveness of these organisations can be researched in the UK. In their relationship with central government, the informal channels are frequently the most important means of control. Following an acceptable definition, several aspects of their operation are examined, including their scope for independent action, strategy and local contact within their regions. However, the changing strategic priorities must be examined in relation to how they work as organisations. This is a challenge to the disciplines engaged in regional analysis.

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  • James T. Hughes, 1998. "The Role of Development Agencies in Regional Policy: An Academic and Practitioner Approach," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 35(4), pages 615-626, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:35:y:1998:i:4:p:615-626
    DOI: 10.1080/0042098984664
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