Product differentiation and territorial competitiveness. How permanent are development strategies centred on resource specification?

Abstract

Using the example of a French region (Aubrac), we analyse the way in which resource specification contributes to territorial development. We show that specification of the territorial offer is subject to the participation of organizations and institutions which help in the process of coordination. From this kind of resource development emerge competitive territorial strategies which can set in motion the dynamic of permanent development. A more general analytical grid of territorial development has been drawn up in order to highlight certain elements. JEL classification: R11, R58, Q01 Keywords: resource development, territorial development, territorial income, specific product, coordination