Diana A. Prelorenzo is a postdoctoral researcher in regional studies. She is currently based at the Public Health Intelligence Unit of the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico. Her research focuses on regional development examining spatial disparities through the health dimensions. She specifically investigates the relationship between social determinants and health outcomes to strengthen place-based public […]
Carlos Cadena is an Associate Professor at EAFIT University (Medellin, Colombia) whose work sits at the intersection of climate governance, public policy, and community-based adaptation. With a focus on how communities organize, learn, and co-produce solutions in contexts of risk and inequality, his research advances evidence-informed approaches to urban resilience. Supported by a Regional Studies […]
Régis Dandoy is Professor of Comparative Politics and Director of the Centre for European Studies at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador). He is also an Associate Researcher at Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan) and the United Nations University (UNU-CRIS). His main research interests and publications focus on federalism, party […]
Marking the 10th anniversary of the RSA Latin America Division, the 2025 RSA Latin America Division Conference brought together scholars, policymakers, and community leaders to explore how local and regional development can adapt to a rapidly changing world. Participants engaged in discussions spanning topics such as digitalisation and AI, sustainable regional development, governance, labour markets, […]
In a world grappling with pressing challenges like economic volatility, social inequality, and climate change, traditional development strategies, largely focused on economic growth, often fall short. As these issues intensify, there is a growing need to explore alternative solutions that embrace inclusion and sustainability. One promising avenue is territorial development, a concept that has long […]
Mapping Remittance Resilience: A Regional Analysis of US-Mexico Flows During and After the COVID-19 Crisis This research proposes analyzing US-Mexico remittance flows by creating an Origin-Destination Remittance Flows Matrix, mapping remittance volumes from US states to Mexican states. A dependence analysis will determine Mexican states’ reliance on specific US states. The study will model the […]
We would like to welcome Carlos Cadena-Gaitan, Associate Professor of Policy and Development at EAFIT University as the new RSA Ambassador to Colombia. Carlos said: “Serving as RSA Ambassador to Colombia is an exciting opportunity to open doors for Colombian researchers, foster impactful collaboration, and build a strong community of practice for regional studies.” Click […]
Hola colega, ¡Qué bueno contar contigo en la representación en Colombia de la Asociación de Estudios Regionales (Regional Studies Association, RSA)! La RSA es una comunidad científica enfocada en estudiar una amplia diversidad de temas regionales, pensada para conectar a personas en la academia, estudiantes, profesionales y tomadoras/es de decisiones. Con esta delegación en Colombia, […]
In the last two decades, there has been a considerable shift in the patterns of global growth in terms of trade and investment from the “Global North” towards the “Global South” economies particularly Brazil, China and India. However, as a flip side, these upsurged developments and growth are imposing the environmental cost across the globe […]
Igor Tupy is an Associate (tenured) Professor at the Federal University of Viçosa, UFV (Department of Economics), Brazil. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Economics at the Centre for Development and Regional Planning (CEDEPLAR) of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). Igor’s main research interests include Urban and Regional Economics with a […]
Fernanda Faria Silva is a Permanent Professor (Departament of Economics) and Postgraduate Program in Applied Economics at Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP). She did her Doctoral Degree in Economics at the Center for Development and Regional Planning, CEDEPLAR/UFMG between 2007- 2011), and was a Visiting Fellow at Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies […]
International Migration, Climate Change and Network Effects: A Worldwide Study The goal of this project is twofold. First, develop a comprehensive database of international mobility among countries. Second, at a macro level, investigate the determinants of this mobility, focusing on the interlinkages among the environmental, socio-economic, and political factors characterizing countries. To do this, I […]
Small Grant Scheme on Pandemics, Cities, Regions & Industry: Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Implementation of Digital Public Policy in Six Local Administrations in the Colombian Meta Department This exploratory research project seeks to furnish academics in regional studies and broader audiences with crucial insights into the Covid-19 pandemic and how this has impacted […]
Research Network summary This research network aims to promote research on regional development in South America, focused on knowledge flows and innovation capabilities. Knowledge capabilities are unevenly distributed within national and subnational territories in South America, a region characterized by a peripheral but significant role in the global production of knowledge. These countries have a […]
The Regional Studies Association (RSA) provides a range of research funding opportunities to suit different career stages and we are pleased to share with you details on forthcoming application deadlines. We encourage non-members to apply for a grant and join the RSA at the same time. Deadlines for the 2023 RSA Awards and Funding are as […]
Este blog forma parte de la serie “Perspectivas Latinoamericanas en Estudios Regionales” y fue publicado en inglés y español. English version. Al igual que durante el período colonial, la incorporación más reciente de América Latina a los flujos comerciales de la economía mundial se ha centrado principalmente en los recursos naturales. El superciclo de […]
This blog is part of the “Latin American Perspectives in Regional Studies” series and was published in both Spanish and English. La version en español. Much like during the colonial period, Latin America’s more recent incorporation into the trade flows of the global economy has been primarily focused on natural resources. The super cycle […]
Este blog forma parte de la serie “Perspectivas Latinoamericanas en Estudios Regionales” y fue publicado en inglés y español. English version. Las ciudades tienen enormes ventajas en cuanto al acceso a los servicios, las oportunidades de empleo, los insumos de producción y la difusión de conocimientos. La influencia de las ciudades en el desarrollo […]
This blog is part of the “Latin American Perspectives in Regional Studies” series and was published in both Spanish and English. La version en español. Cities have tremendous advantages in terms of access to services, job opportunities, production inputs and knowledge diffusion. The influence of cities on people development should take into account two […]
This blog is part of the “Latin American Perspectives in Regional Studies” series and was published in both Spanish and English. La version en español. The subject of fiscal, political and administrative decentralisation remains a part of the discussion about the regional economy since it is hoped distinct decentralisation processes will contribute to a […]
Este blog forma parte de la serie “Perspectivas Latinoamericanas en Estudios Regionales” y fue publicado en inglés y español. English version. El tema de la descentralización fiscal, política, y administrativa permanece dentro del debate de la economía regional ya que se espera que los distintos procesos de descentralización contribuyan a una distribución de la […]
(English below) De la editora invitada, Dra. Alejandra Trejo-Nieto Como parte de los esfuerzos de la Asociación de Estudios Regionales para diversificar su contenido y publicaciones, como el Blog RSA, e incluir diferentes perspectivas para llegar a una audiencia más amplia, se lanzó una convocatoria especial para este blog titulada “Perspectivas latinoamericanas en estudios regionales”. […]
The RSA is pleased to announce that its Research Network Grant Scheme is open once more. The scheme was placed on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic and has now been reinstated with a deadline of 29 November 2022. The maximum funding for a Research Network is: £10,000 (c. $13,300; c. €11,800) for newly established networks; £7,500 (c. $10,000; […]
Sign up for an RSA membership* before midnight on the 21st August 2022 and you can participate in our Free Book Offer, where you can get a free book from our Regions and Cities Series. See below for a full list of the books available. Please be aware that there are a limited number of […]