IMPORTANCE OF A DIALOGUE BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Aim: The following article determines the importance of the dialogue between the municipal government and local business. It also describes its influence on the city’s development and its inhabitants’ lives. The authors have verified the hypothesis that the dialogue between the municipal government and local business brings multilateral advantages for the former and the later as well as for the local community. It also creates a positive image of the town where well sustained cooperation becomes extremely helpful in creating long-term town strategy. Methodology: The research has mainly been based on the literature analysis concerning intersegmental cooperation and economic development as well as a case study. The case study concerns the municipal district of Lubawa which is considered to be one of the most dynamically developing towns in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. The data has been obtained from the City Council of Lubawa and covers the range between 2007 and 2017. Genuity/quality: The article is of great value for people responsible for creating a positive image of the city and establishing its development strategy based on accessible resources as well as for enterpreneurs interested in investing in small municipalities.