noun
community cooperation; regional cooperation; local collaboration
Refers to cooperative efforts among local governments, organizations, and residents within a region, often in contexts like disaster preparedness, healthcare, or revitalization.
災害時に備えて、地域連携を強化する必要がある。
We need to strengthen community cooperation in preparation for disasters.
このプロジェクトは、地域連携によって実現した。
This project was realized through local collaboration.
地域協力 is a more general term for regional cooperation, while 地域連携 emphasizes a structured, ongoing partnership or linkage among entities.
Compound of 地域 (region, area) and 連携 (cooperation, collaboration).