The challenge to develop a border region: German-Polish cooperation

Sophia van de Boel

doi:10.18778/1231-1952.1.1.05

Authors

Sophia van de Boel Utrecht University, Geographical Institute.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/1231-1952.1.1.05

Keywords:

regional development, European economic cooperation, European integration

Abstract

Changes in Central and Eastern Europe have an impact on regional devel-opment in border areas and on cross-national cooperation in favour of these areas. The German-Polish border area illustrates the complexity of regional (re)development, which is related to the interplay between endogenous regional forces and external influences. This paper discusses the German-Polish border area with regard to its adaptability to post-revolutionary socio-economic processes. At the same time it pays attention to the influence of local, regional and national authorities. Finally, it discusses some develop-ment opportunities on the basis of the `Oderlandplan'. We may conclude that the context for regional development in the Polish-German border region is not unfavourable.

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