The Eastern Galilee as an Industrial Ecosystem
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The conceptual starting point of the following plan is the need for a paradigm shift: moving away from viewing the city as an autonomous unit in the spirit of “old regionalism,” which focuses on a hierarchical administrative territorial structure, toward thinking in the spirit of “new regionalism,” which entails complex horizontal networks, partnerships, ad-hoc coalitions, and collaborative frameworks in a competitive economy. Collaboration among various local authorities within a framework of unified regionalism will provide economies of scale and a driving force for the region’s economic development. Such a regional approach can reduce wasteful competition between the city and its surrounding area (or between the city and neighboring cities), redirecting resources toward growth and development. Cooperation among local authorities, coupled with more productive allocation of their resources, could significantly impact both the local and national economy.
