Insular Region Policy in Greece

Due to the large number of islands that are located in its territory, Greece strongly encountered the phenomenon of insularity. The main aim of this article is to propose the strategic objectives that need to be carried out to achieve the necessary modification of the pursued policy. In this way, the insular regions will be led to their development. The purpose of this article is to highlight the problems that insular regions in Greece face and present their development strategy. In order to conclude the above proposals, the presentation of the characteristics of each Greek insular region was required and the current policies that shaped the regional development of the islands are mentioned. So as to achieve the best study of the current situation and the prospects for further development of the insular areas, it was deemed necessary to analyze their internal and external environment, in relation to the peculiarities of the Greek insular area. The research method on which this paper is based is mainly bibliographic research, and the data gathered from the literature are based on primary and secondary data. The secondary data were drawn from books, articles, as well as material from public authorities that fill the need for study and scientific approach and documentation of issues concerning the Local Government, such as the Hellenic Statistical Authority and the Institute of Local Administration. The primary data were derived by the Institute of Local Administration, in the context of the implementation of the study “Technical Assistance in the Financial and Administrative Management of small Island and Mountain Municipalities”. This is why it was deemed necessary to carry out a SWOT analysis, which will reflect the common points of the strategic planning of the Greek regions.