RED 2025. Chapter 1: The territorial organization of countries and the challenges faced by local and regional governments
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This chapter examines the reality of subnational governments in Latin America and the Caribbean. A public database is presented alongside the report, providing details on jurisdictions, population, area, and various indicators linked to the Sustainable Development Goals. The diversity in the regional territorial organization is analyzed, and challenges such as accelerated urbanization, disparities in territorial development, and the need to adapt to global phenomena such as climate change and digitization to strengthen local and regional governance are addressed.
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Alves, GuillermoFajardo, Gustavo
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