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Globalization and decentralization are two phenomena that have been significantly altering the spatial pattern of growth and development in many countries. Globalization has brought about a ‘world of cities’, wherein cities are becoming more influential in international economies and politics. The wave of decentralization has swept through many countries in response to growing international competition and to stimulate local development. Using the case study of Davao city in the Philippines, we attempt to analyze the policies and strategies undertaken to manage the challenges of globalization and decentralization. While the primacy of the capital Metro Manila remains, other cities and metropolitan areas are converging rapidly, most notable of which is Metro Davao. At the forefront of Metro Davao is Davao city, which is located far from the capital but is one of the most competitive cities in the country. This study also discusses the development of cities in the Philippines.
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Dumayas, A.D.R. (2015). City Development in Emerging Economies: The Case of Davao City in the Philippines. In: Ishikawa, T. (eds) Firms’ Location Selections and Regional Policy in the Global Economy. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-55366-3_15
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