A1076
Title: Inner areas in Lombardy: An analysis of vulnerability dynamics
Authors: Annamaria Bianchi - University of Bergamo (Italy) [presenting]
Chiara Gigliarano - LIUC University C.Cattaneo (Italy)
Sara Maiorino - PoliS Lombardia (Italy)
Abstract: The national strategy for "Inner Areas" (SNAI) in Italy represents a pioneering approach to foster development and territorial unity aimed at mitigating marginalization and population decline in these regions nationwide. SNAI is founded on a bold localized strategy, emphasizing new multi-level local governance structures for comprehensive local promotion and development. It seeks to tackle demographic hurdles and cater to the requirements of territories facing significant geographical and/or demographic challenges. In Lombardy, there are 14 inner areas, comprising 488 municipalities and a population of approximately 1.169.000 people. The aim is to analyze some of the fragilities faced by these territories, in terms of services accessibility and economic conditions of its inhabitants. This was done thanks to a set of original data derived from a survey carried out on the topic of the economic conditions of families in Lombardy and two other Italian regions (Tuscany and Campania).
