REGIONS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGE - SELF-GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL POLICY

The monograph "Regions in the Process of Change" is a valuable contribution to the debate on the future of regional self-government in Central Europe. The authors accurately identify the challenges facing self-government, such as environmental problems, digital transformation, infrastructure deficiencies, low competitiveness and economic crises. The book analyzes the impact of global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, humanitarian crises, Brexit and the Russian-Ukrainian war on regional policy. Particular attention is paid to digitization, automation, climate change and ecological transformation.

• Analysis of the challenges facing regional self-government
• Impact of global events on regional policy
• Role of digitization and automation in regional development
• Ecological transformation and investments in renewable energy sources
• Need for sustainable development taking into account the specifics of the regions
• Cross-sectoral cooperation at various levels of administration
• Enrichment of the scientific debate on self-government and regional policy

The monograph makes an important contribution to the scientific discussion on self-government and regional policy. The authors emphasize the need for a sustainable approach to regional development, taking into account the specifics of each region, the need for cross-sectoral cooperation and the harmonization of actions at various levels of administration. The analysis of individual voivodeships, both in the context of territorial capital, environmental policy and digital transformation, is invaluable and provides practical guidance for decision-makers.

The book "Regions in the Process of Change" is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of regional self-government and regional policy in Central Europe. The publication is a valuable source of knowledge for scientists, practitioners and decision-makers, offering a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities associated with the development of regions in a dynamically changing world. The work certainly enriches the scientific debate on self-government and regional policy, and provides valuable guidance for practitioners and decision-makers.