Foreword and acknowledgements

Following the 2001-02 Argentinian crisis, the Province of Córdoba experienced sustained economic growth and widespread improvements in the standard of living of its citizens. However, the provincial economy is currently at a pivotal point due to its high reliance on a few trading partners and products, as well as the economic downturn following the 2008-09 financial crisis and the fall in commodity prices. To some extent, Córdoba is still holding on to a map that served its economy well in the past but no longer shows a promising direction. Its challenges and opportunities are the same as those found in many OECD regions, and a renewed approach to regional development is needed.