Proceedings of the 15th International Academic Conference, Rome

MODERN STRATEGIES OF CITY MANAGEMENT IN POLAND

JOANNA NOWAKOWSKA-GRUNT, JUDYTA KABUS

Abstract:

Special economic zones in Poland have been created in order to speed up the economic development of municipalities, cities and whole regions, use of post-industrial assets and infrastructure, as well as to create new workplaces. The zones attract Polish and foreign investors. The aim of the present paper is to discuss the Katowice Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) which also covers the areas of Malopolska and Opole provinces. Special attention was paid to Polish legal regulations governing the functioning of zones and to concessions for investors. The article finishes with description of the Czestochowa special economic zone and its benefits for the city.

Keywords: economic zones, investors, economic benefits.

DOI: 10.20472/IAC.2015.015.133

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