OECD Regions at a Glance 2016
OECD Regions at a Glance shows how regions and cities contribute to national economic growth and well-being. This edition updates more than 40 region-by-region indicators to assess disparities within countries and their evolution over the past 15 years. The report covers all the OECD member countries and, where data are available, Brazil, People’s Republic of China, Colombia, India, Latvia, Lithuania, Peru, the Russian Federation and South Africa.
New to this edition:
- A comprehensive picture of well-being in the 391 OECD regions based on 11 aspects that shape people's lives: income, jobs, housing, education, health, environment, safety, civic engagement and governance, access to services, social connections, and life satisfaction.
- Recent trends in subnational government finances and indicators on how competencies are allocated and co-ordinated across levels of governments.
Civic engagement and governance
Well-functioning democracies require people to engage and participate in the different aspects and activities of public life. Through engagement and participation individuals influence and determine the political choices that impact everyone’s lives and well-being. Civic engagement and participation are necessary conditions for effective governance, while, at the same time, good quality of governance, through different institutional settings, can enhance citizens’ participation.