Demarcation of regional frontiers and regional functions

Abstract

The criteria for demarcating regions; geographic 9 historical, administrative, economic and social. The problems arising from the differences between the politico-administrative criteria and the economic criteria. Interdependence between the regional functions and the limits of regions. Small regions or large regions. Participation and representation a t regional level; method of election and membership of local assemblies; balance between the representatives of economic circles and elected politicians.