1. The process of economic, social, and infrastructural growth in a specific geographic region, often to reduce disparities between areas
The government invested heavily in regional development to improve living standards in rural areas.
O governo investiu pesadamente em desenvolvimento regional para melhorar o padrão de vida nas áreas rurais.
2. Policies and programs designed to promote economic growth and social progress in less developed regions
Regional development initiatives have created new job opportunities in the Northeast.
As iniciativas de desenvolvimento regional criaram novas oportunidades de emprego no Nordeste.