Regional development agencies : Origins, theory and practice

摘要: This thesis seeks to explore some of the main origins, strengths and weaknesses regional development agencies both at a theoretical practical level, examine how these conceptual issues have been translated within Britain where they take account social, political administrative constraints. Chapter one begins with general discussion on nature problem. The variety types government action level region are discussed their institutional requirements outlined. Out this agency emerges as central concern paper. In chapter two origins idea explored by examining its earliest applications - Tennessee Valley Authority Cassa per il Mezzogiorno. Several features emerge common agencies. third it is contended that creation 'ad hoc' represents an attempt establish new more powerful form planning i.e. 'innovative' planning. demands created in which can avoid inherent inflexibility constraints traditional bureaucracy. four, background Britain, particular Scotland, discussed. Their emergence seen terms evolving machinery changing attitude towards affairs. five looks Highlands Islands Development Board first large-scale application Britain. It much 'success', compared previous attempts development, be attributed form. six focusses attention Scottish Agency generation Labour Government 1975- Although relatively operations serve illustrate many problems facing type institution. concluding draws together concept those way has applied proposed there clear need determine when appropriate solution work needed improve institutions future.