<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The paper presents an analysis of the influence of strategic planning projects on the socio-economic development of the Siberian regions of Russia. Zoning for strategic planning is now based on the market principle rather than the production one, as used to be the case during the Soviet period. The dynamics of intra-regional migration flows during the period of implementation of major industrial projects shows an absence of spatial correlation among those processes. The existing institutional framework for regional development does not contribute to the achievement of the main strategic objectives. The economy of the regions remains underinvested and tends towards simplification. An increasing dependence on foreign Asian markets should be taken into account when developing new strategic plans.</p></abstract>

The paper presents an analysis of the influence of strategic planning projects on the socio-economic development of the Siberian regions of Russia. Zoning for strategic planning is now based on the market principle rather than the production one, as used to be the case during the Soviet period. The dynamics of intra-regional migration flows during the period of implementation of major industrial projects shows an absence of spatial correlation among those processes. The existing institutional framework for regional development does not contribute to the achievement of the main strategic objectives. The economy of the regions remains underinvested and tends towards simplification. An increasing dependence on foreign Asian markets should be taken into account when developing new strategic plans.

State Strategic Planning and Spatial Development in the Siberian Regions

Department of Regional Economic and Social Problems, Irkutsk Scientific Centre of the Siberian Branch of RAS, Irkutsk, Russia

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The paper presents an analysis of the influence of strategic planning projects on the socio-economic development of the Siberian regions of Russia. Zoning for...

State Strategic Planning and Spatial Development in the Siberian Regions

Pubblicato online: 24 giu 2011

Pagine: 71 - 79

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10117-011-0019-8

Parole chiave
strategic development planning, socio-economic zoning, large investment projects, migration processes, institutions of development, external markets

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State Strategic Planning and Spatial Development in the Siberian Regions

Pubblicato online: 24 giu 2011

Pagine: 71 - 79

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10117-011-0019-8

Parole chiavestrategic development planning, socio-economic zoning, large investment projects, migration processes, institutions of development, external markets

This content is open access.

Parole chiave
strategic development planning, socio-economic zoning, large investment projects, migration processes, institutions of development, external markets