Chongqing 2035 : A Regional Strategy to Increase Connectivity and Economic Integration
Cities can increase economic growth and participate in global economic flows by acting as hubs or gateways to regional corridors, that are supported by three dimensions of connectivity: physical (infrastructure) connectivity, digital connectivity,...
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| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2019
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/260931552367566283/Chongqing-2035-A-Regional-Strategy-to-Increase-Connectivity-and-Economic-Integration-Supporting-Report-2 http://hdl.handle.net/10986/31389 |
| Summary: | Cities can increase economic growth and
participate in global economic flows by acting as hubs or
gateways to regional corridors, that are supported by three
dimensions of connectivity: physical (infrastructure)
connectivity, digital connectivity, and economic
integration. Integrating these dimensions increases economic
output and generates more high-quality jobs. Connectivity
integration also helps a city accumulate knowledge and has
positive spillover effects for the broader economy.
Chongqing stands out for its well-developed infrastructure
and digital connectivity, but it has yet to leverage these
assets to promote regional economic integration. This report
recommends: leverage existing transport infrastructure and
supplement it with better integration between land, air, and
water transport to build a major logistics hub; strengthen
cooperation with Chengdu, Sichuan, and other regional
partners to promote regional economic integration; and
improve digital infrastructure with faster internet
connection speeds and promote the wider adoption of
digitization of services. |
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