El papel del Estado en el desarrollo económico de la región.

Abstract

Although there is a clear relationship between economic growth and the level of wellbeing of the population, there still persists a limited knowledge of the regional and local conditions that allow a sustained growth that leads to economic development in these areas. Likewise, obstacles persist in the different institutional contexts that disfavour a business climate for private investment, which do not allow to take advantage of the potential that the private sector has and can be used to promote the development of the country. Frequently, its importance is underestimated and it is perceived that only public investment will allow achieving development at the regional and local level, leaving to take advantage of the synergies and opportunities that arise from public-private partnerships, for example. In this context, this module is devoted to the topic of economic development and presents the central aspects to be considered, as well as the main normative changes that have taken place in the country over the last two years. In fact, in recent years, the State has approved various regulations that seek to promote regional and local economic development; However, it is important that these changes are disseminated among regional and local governments, who are called to know and take advantage of the opportunities of the new regulatory framework. In this way the fascicle includes five sections focused on identifying the importance of both private and public investment for economic development and the role of the State. In addition, the essential elements for private investment are identified, the regulatory framework; as well as the institutional framework such as the concerted development plans and the Private Investment Promotion Agency and the functions that correspond to the regional and local governments, respectively.