Complexity of the policies of Mediterranean of Regions

Complexity is a key characteristic of the Mediterranean. This is the result of a remarkable and probably unmatched stratification of histories: of civilisations, people and even individuals. However, such complexity is not always reflected in the dominant narratives of human and economic geography in the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean is one of the most complex areas in the world. It is severed into different sub-regions. Most of these sub-regions, in turn, suffer of an internal divide that imperils their possibility to generate inclusive and sustainable growth. There are different forces at play that negatively affects the creation of a more connected Mediterranean area. Among others are the lack of collective goods and common identities. The OECD place- based approach could be a tool to deal more effectively with some of these challenges.