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From urban to rural: Economic and social trends in OECD countries

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17 January 2025

From urban to rural: Economic and social trends in OECD countries

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The OECD report provides an in-depth analysis of economic and social outcomes across its member countries, highlighting the need for targeted policies to address regional challenges and improve sustainability and quality of life.

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Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The OECD report, released in December 2024, offers an in-depth analysis of economic and social outcomes across its member countries, examining the factors influencing these outcomes and providing tools and guidance for policy development. Produced by the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE), the report explores real economic performance, analyses labour markets, climate change, living standards, and equal opportunities in both urban and rural areas. The findings highlight the need for targeted policies to address challenges, improve sustainability, and enhance quality of life, suggesting specific interventions for regions that are lagging in economic and social development.

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