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local development

[ˈloʊkəl dɪˈveləpmənt]
nounpl: local developments
desenvolvimento local
1. Economic, social, and cultural growth and improvement of a specific community or region
The government invested in local development projects to improve the infrastructure of rural areas.
O governo investiu em projetos de desenvolvimento local para melhorar a infraestrutura das áreas rurais.
2. The process of building or constructing new facilities, housing, or commercial areas in a specific locality
Local development in the downtown area has attracted new businesses and residents.
O desenvolvimento local na área do centro atraiu novos negócios e residentes.
3. Community-based initiatives aimed at sustainable economic and social progress
The NGO focuses on local development through education and skill training programs.
A ONG se concentra no desenvolvimento local através de programas de educação e treinamento de habilidades.
Synonyms
community developmentregional developmentgrassroots developmentsustainable developmentendogenous development
Antonyms
underdevelopmentstagnationdecline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento local
Most common term used in Brazil for community and regional growth initiatives
São Paulo
desenvolvimento local
Standard usage in business and urban planning contexts
Portugal
desenvolvimento local
Commonly used in EU regional development programs and policies

Related Idioms & Phrases

think globally, act locally
grassroots movement
community-driven growth
bottom-up development
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