Oecd Territorial Reviews Mexico City 2004

OECD's comprehensive review of economic policy for metropolitan Mexico City.

This review finds that while Mexico has taken important steps in addressing the urban challenges in the Valle de México, Mexico’s largest metropolitan area, there is a need for major metropolitan governance reform.

This book examines the gains that might be made by a territorial approach to policymaking that integrates sectoral policies, fosters value-added in rural activities, and links SME-development and FDI-attraction policies as well as innovation capacities and applications.

This review of Mexico evaluates emerging territorial development strategies as well as relevant changes in governance, such as new horizontal and vertical co-ordination mechanisms, being introduced in conjunction with improved federal arrangements.

Hidalgo is one of the smallest states in Mexico. It benefits from its close proximity to Mexico City and contains a number of economic and environmental assets in its territory. After a long period of economic stagnation, the state is now closing up the gap with national standards. ...

This review examines how Morelos seeking to boost its economy, particularly through inclusive growth policies such as enhancing human capital and promoting innovation. It highlights areas of untapped potential for economic growth and suggests ways to address governance challenges.

Despite its impressive export-growth performance and sizeable inflows of foreign direct investment during the 1990s, Mexico has been unable to alleviate the social and regional disparities that exist within the country. This book evaluates emerging development strategies and governance mechanisms being introduced in conjunction with improved federal arrangements. It focuses on three key policy objectives designed to redress Mexico's stark regional disparities: alleviating poverty, fostering competitiveness and enhancing connectivity.

A synthesis report drawing from OECD metropolitan reviews, this book shows large cities' performance within their countries and addresses key dilemmas including competitiveness and social cohesion, intergovernmental relationships and urban finance.