integrated development region
[/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd dɪˈveləpmənt ˈriːdʒən/]
nounpl: integrated development regions
região de desenvolvimento integrado
1. A geographic area designated for coordinated economic and social development through integrated planning and resource allocation across multiple sectors and administrative boundaries
The government established an integrated development region to coordinate infrastructure, education, and healthcare initiatives across three states.
O governo estabeleceu uma região de desenvolvimento integrado para coordenar iniciativas de infraestrutura, educação e saúde em três estados.
2. A strategic planning zone combining urban and rural areas to promote balanced growth and reduce regional disparities
The integrated development region strategy aimed to reduce the gap between wealthy urban centers and underdeveloped rural areas.
A estratégia de região de desenvolvimento integrado visava reduzir a lacuna entre centros urbanos ricos e áreas rurais subdesenvolvidas.
The concept of 'integrated development regions' is particularly significant in Brazil's regional development policy, especially in addressing disparities between the prosperous Southeast and underdeveloped Northeast regions. This term reflects Brazil's commitment to balanced national development and is prominent in federal and state planning initiatives. The concept gained prominence through institutions like SUDENE and SUDAM that coordinate development across multiple municipalities and sectors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
multi-stakeholder development approach
cross-sectoral integration
place-based development strategy
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