Theorisations and empirical examples of perceived left-behindness
Construction of narratives and imaginaries of and within 'left behind regions'
Significance of regional identities, histories, or social memories within peripheralized places for perceptions of the future
Material effects of spatial imaginaries, emotional associations of marginality, or feelings of discontent/left-behind-ness on regional development policy and planning
Epistemological assumptions and methodologies to examine imaginaries, narratives and visions within 'left behind' places and policy
Policy responses and best-practice examples to tackle feelings of perceived left-behindness, and/or empowering local agencies, contrasting feelings of neglect and institutional mistrust
The commonalities and differences of spatial imaginaries and perceptions of left-behindness across a variety of geographies (e.g., Global North versus Global South)