Analyses of a Polish Region
Regional Economics
The analysis of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodship
Made by Mayia Samuilik
34447, BABE
Content 1. Location, territorial division……………………………………………………………………………………...3 2. Principal economic data and their influence on the attractiveness of the region……….4 3. Region’s specialization: main spheres of economy……………………………………………….……7 4. Investments in the region……………………………………………………………………………………….…8 5. Local support for investors………………………………………………………………………………………..9 6. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...10
Literature……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
1. Location, territorial division
Świętokrzyskie Voivodship is situated in the northern-east Poland and covers 3.63% of the country. The region is divided by 13 powiats, there are 31 towns and 2832 villages. The biggest cities of Świętokrzyskie Voivodship are Kielce, Ostrowiec, Starachowice, Skarzysko-Kamienna and Sandomierz. The region is situated near the largest urban agglomerations: Cracow, Warsaw and Lodz and at the intersection of the major north/south and east/west communication routes, thereby has excellent geographical location which comprises good opportunities for business development. (9)
Adam Jarubas, Marshal, states that ‘its location between large urban areas is conducive to the cooperative linking of firms, facilitates communication and allows for access to the research of the regions established academic centres’, which helps to increase supply of competent workforce at relatively low costs. (11)
Table 1. Territorial Division of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodship.(3) Specification | Świętokrzyskie Voivodship | Poland | Total area, km2 | 11.711 | 322.575 | Powiats | 13 | 314 | Cities with powiat status | 1 | 65 | Gminas | 102 | 2479 | Towns | 31 | 903 | Rural Location | 2832 | 53812 |
Infrastructure within the region is of great importance. Investments progress within this sector significantly improves
The analysis of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodship
Made by Mayia Samuilik
34447, BABE
Content 1. Location, territorial division……………………………………………………………………………………...3 2. Principal economic data and their influence on the attractiveness of the region……….4 3. Region’s specialization: main spheres of economy……………………………………………….……7 4. Investments in the region……………………………………………………………………………………….…8 5. Local support for investors………………………………………………………………………………………..9 6. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...10
Literature……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
1. Location, territorial division
Świętokrzyskie Voivodship is situated in the northern-east Poland and covers 3.63% of the country. The region is divided by 13 powiats, there are 31 towns and 2832 villages. The biggest cities of Świętokrzyskie Voivodship are Kielce, Ostrowiec, Starachowice, Skarzysko-Kamienna and Sandomierz. The region is situated near the largest urban agglomerations: Cracow, Warsaw and Lodz and at the intersection of the major north/south and east/west communication routes, thereby has excellent geographical location which comprises good opportunities for business development. (9)
Adam Jarubas, Marshal, states that ‘its location between large urban areas is conducive to the cooperative linking of firms, facilitates communication and allows for access to the research of the regions established academic centres’, which helps to increase supply of competent workforce at relatively low costs. (11)
Table 1. Territorial Division of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodship.(3) Specification | Świętokrzyskie Voivodship | Poland | Total area, km2 | 11.711 | 322.575 | Powiats | 13 | 314 | Cities with powiat status | 1 | 65 | Gminas | 102 | 2479 | Towns | 31 | 903 | Rural Location | 2832 | 53812 |
Infrastructure within the region is of great importance. Investments progress within this sector significantly improves