Institute of Economic and Cultural Geography Research Research projects
Assessment report on a strengths and weaknesses analysis for developing a regional strategy for southern Lower Saxony

Assessment report on a strengths and weaknesses analysis for developing a regional strategy for southern Lower Saxony

Led by:  Prof. Dr. Ingo Liefner
Team:  Prof. Dr. Ingo Liefner, Sebastian Losacker
Year:  2019
Funding:  Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Bundes- und Europaangelegenheiten und Regionale Entwicklung
Duration:  Spring 2019
Is Finished:  yes


The project aims to analyse the region of southern Lower Saxony in order to develop a regional strategy. Main focuses are the analysis of demographic structure and growth, labour market and employment, income and social conditions, municipal finance, education, qualification and innovation, accessibility and public service provisions, digitization, company-oriented further training, smart specialization, skilled staff retention, smart Europe and green Europe. The project is based on both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Presentations to Scientific Audiences

  • Losacker, S.: Stärken-/Schwächenanalyse als Grundlage zur Entwicklung einer Regionalstrategie in Südniedersachsen. 20. Sitzung Steuerungssauschuss Südniedersachsen, Goslar, 20.03.2019.