Globalization, Territory and Local Development.

This article describes some concepts that address the study of the problems in local areas, which are influenced by globalization, where the territory is the starting point for the construction of local public policies. First of all, this article analyze the relationship between development and territory in order to establish the importance of that dimension. Second, it evaluates the need to link the territories in order to increase their level of development, and thirdly, this article highlights the importance of local development that seeks to influence the set of problems arising in each territory. Finally, it underlines the fact that local development provide a sine qua non elements that improves the standard of leaving of millions of people, particularly in emerging countries such as Mexico.