Canadian Journal of Regional Science articles from September 2008

Canadian Journal of Regional Science archives from September 2008

Letter from the editor/Lettre du directeur de la revue.(Editorial)
September 22, 2008... July 2008 This special issue of the Canadian Journal of Regional Science deals with the theme of territorial governance. This theme has been rapidly emerging as a central preoccupation in regional science, both among scholars and...

Introduction: territorial governance: a new take on development/ Introduction: la gouvernance territoriale: un nouveau regard sur le developpement.
September 22, 2008... The question of territorial governance has been dealt with extensively over the last decade, both in America and in Europe (Chaskin 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005; Fontan et al 2006; Glaser et al 1996; Glaser 1997; Khakee 2005; Leblanc 2006; Magnusson...

Territorialiser la gouvernance du developpement: reflexions a partir de deux territoires forestiers/"Territorializing the governance of development: reflections on two cases of forest territories".(PART I: The Essential Presence of the Actor/PARTIE I: L'indispensable presence de l'acteur)
September 22, 2008... Abstract This paper analyzes two cases of forestry governance in order to better understand the relationship between sectors and territories. Regional science has given a central position to territory in an effort to explain contemporary...

The community engagement process: a governance approach in adaptation to coastal erosion and flooding in Atlantic Canada/Le processus d'engagement communautaire : une demarche de gouvernance en adaptation aux problemes d'erosion cotiere et d'inondation au Nouveau Brunswick.(PART I: The Essential Presence of the Actor/PARTIE I: L'indispensable presence de l'acteur)
September 22, 2008... Abstract This paper provides information about how two coastal communities in Atlantic Canada are dealing with serious problems resulting from flooding and coastal erosion and how they view the potential for similar problems to increase...

Governance and territorial development in an insular environment: the case of Isle-aux-Coudres (Quebec-Canada)/Gouvernance et developpement territorial en milieu insulaire: le cas de l'Isle-aux-Coudres (Quebec-Canada).(PART I: The Essential Presence of the Actor/PARTIE I: L'indispensable presence de l'acteur)
September 22, 2008... Abstract In this paper, we study governance practices in Isle-aux-Coudres, an island in the St-Lawrence Estuary, from a territorial development perspective. Various factors can influence the territorial development of insular environments,...

Joint governance: a powerful driver of the development of rural communities/La gouvernance partenariale: un facteur determinant du developpement des communautes rurales.(PART I: The Essential Presence of the Actor/PARTIE I: L'indispensable presence de l'acteur)
September 22, 2008... Abstract Joint governance can make a difference in the trajectory of development of any rural community, be it classed as leading, stable or lagging. This governance model manifests itself through a balanced participation of various actors...

Regional governance in education: the example of the Outaouais/ La gouvernance regionale de l'education: l'exemple de l'Outaouais.(PART II : Decentralisation: A Fundamental Trend/ PARTIE II: L'indispensable mouvement de decentralisation)
September 22, 2008... Abstract This paper focuses on regional educational governance in the particular context of Quebec, where few powers are granted to regions in the supply management of training programs, necessary for responding to the economic, social and...

Territorial empowerment: the case of Quebec/Appropriation territoriale de responsabilites publiques: le cas du Quebec.(PART II : Decentralisation: A Fundamental Trend/PARTIE II: L'indispensable mouvement de decentralisation)
September 22, 2008... Abstract Based on data gathered in the Quebec context, this paper applies the four classical models of territorial analysis. These territorial experiments offer precise forms through empowerment of public responsibilities in such public...

Rural governance seen through Quebec's national rural policy/ La gouvernance rurale vue a travers la politique nationale de la ruralite.(PART II: Decentralisation: A Fundamental Trend/ PARTIE II: L'indispensable mouvement de decentralisation)
September 22, 2008... Abstract This article is the result of research conducted by a multidisciplinary team whose mandate was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Rural Pact, which is the cornerstone of Quebec's national rural policy. The study was undertaken...

Local development centres 1998-2008. A governance undergoing change: between citizen participation and municipal accountability/ Les Centres locaux de developpement 1998-2008. Une gouvernance en mutation: entre participation citoyenne et imputabilite municipale.(PART II: Decentralisation: A Fundamental Trend/ PARTIE II: L'indispensable mouvement de decentralisation)
September 22, 2008... Abstract In December 1997, the Government of Quebec created the Local Development Centres (LDCs). Originally, their mission was to mobilise all local actors in a common approach in order to encourage the development of the economy and the...

The era/area of indigenous governance: the territory in question/L'ere/l'aire de la gouvernance autochtone: le territoire en question.(PART III: The Inevitable Ideological Issue/ PARTIE III: L'incontournable enjeu ideologique)
September 22, 2008... Abstract Through the study of the proposed Nunavik Government, this paper seeks to analyze indigenous governance. Following the example of non-indigenous governance, it may be considered the result of a multiscalar deployment of political...

Space in governance: the dialectic between proximity and distance in the field of international development/Espacer la gouvernance: la dialectique de la proximite et de la distance dans le champ du developpement international.(PART III: The Inevitable Ideological Issue/ PARTIE III: L'incontournable enjeu ideologique)
September 22, 2008... Abstract Emphasizing the issue of territorial governance, this paper compares two paradigms in the field of international development. The first of these, which is currently described as the 'mainstream' paradigm, produces discourses and...

Evolution d'un systeme local d'innovation en region rurale. Le cas de La Pocatiere dans une perspective historique (1827-2005).(Book review)
September 22, 2008... Evolution d'un systeme local d'innovation en region rurale. Le cas de La Pocatiere dans une perspective historique (1827-2005). 2007. David Doloreux et Steve Dionne. Rimouski: UQAR, Editions du GRIDEQ (Groupe de recherche interdisciplinaire sur...

La construction politique des agglomerations au Quebec et en France: Territoire, gouvernement et action publique.(Book review)
September 22, 2008... La construction politique des agglomerations au Quebec et en France. Territoire, gouvernement et action publique. 2008, 306 pages. Arme Mevellec. Quebec: Les Presses de l'Universite Laval. ISBN : 978-2-7637-86032. La discordance de plus en...