Foreword
Introduction
Part I. Berlin Since Reunification
-The Unique Situation of Berlin
-Evolution of the Berlin Economy and the Labour Market since Reunification
-Evolution of the Main Socio-Economic Indicators
-Poverty in Berlin
-The Foreign Population in Berlin
-The Three Study Area: Main Features
Part II. The Three Study Areas and their Districts (Reinickendorerstrasse/Pankstrasse (Mitte), Reuterkiez (Neukolln), and Falkenberger Chaussee (Lichtenberg)
-Introduction
-Presentation of the Three Districts
-Uemployment in the Neighborhoods
-Problems of Social Integration and Identity
-Capitalising on Area Assets
Part III. Thematic Analysis
-Introduction
-Physical Capital: Firms and Infrastructure
-Human Capital: German Language Proficiency, Education and Achievement
-Social Capital: Youth Issues
Part IV. Urban Development, Migration, and Identity
-Urban Policy in an International Perspective
-Urban Policy in Germany for a Sustainable Future
-Economic Impact of Place and Ethnic Identity
Part V. Policies to Reverse Urban Distress in Berlin
-Introduction
-Physical Rehabilitation in Berlin
-The Social city and Quartiersmanagment Programmes
-Entrepreneurship, Job Creation Programmes and Initiatives
-Berlin Finances
Part VI. Assessment and Recommendations
-Preliminary Considerations
-Main Issues
-Strategic Principles and Guidelines
-Recommendations
-Open Perspectives and Conclusions
Appendices
-Appendix to Part I
-Appendix to Part II
-Appendix to Part IV
-Appendix to Part V
-Tax, Gros Domestic Product, and Public Revenue in Berlin
Part VII. Joint OECD-Investitionsbank Berlin Seminar
-Programme
-Bibliography
-Websites
-Participants
-Investitionsbank Berlin Team
-OECD Team and Experts
-Notes