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International Economic Development Council: CAF to allocate $2.5 billion for sustainable ports: entities reveal blue economy strategies
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: unknown Date published: 2025-07-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] During the OECD Local Development Forum held in the Atlantic capital, the session entitled 'The green wave:...
wri.org news and views: How Advanced Transmission Technologies Can Revamp the Aging US Power Grid
Source: wri.org news and views Author: alicia.cypress@wri.org Date published: 2025-07-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] How Advanced Transmission Technologies Can Revamp the Aging US Power Grid alicia.cypress… Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:00 The...
wri.org news and views: A Comprehensive Guide for Safer Roads and Livable Cities
Source: wri.org news and views Author: shannon.paton@wri.org Date published: 2025-07-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A Comprehensive Guide for Safer Roads and Livable Cities shannon.paton@… Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:17 Road traffic crashes...
wri.org news and views: The US Can’t Build a Competitive Industrial Future without Centering Communities
Source: wri.org news and views Author: alicia.cypress@wri.org Date published: 2025-07-08 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The US Can’t Build a Competitive Industrial Future without Centering Communities alicia.cypress… Tue, 07/08/2025 -...
Lessons in Industrial Cluster Policy from Eight Countries
I’ve been taking a deep dive on industry cluster development policies and delivery! Here are the highlights of best practice for industrial cluster development, drawing from eight countries and regions… Ireland: Clear, Consistent, and Long-Term Strategic Vision:...
Six lessons for industry cluster development in regions
What are the main lessons and best practices for industry cluster and industrial development? Synthesizing the approaches of Ireland, USA, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Singapore and the UK reveals a powerful set of common lessons and best...
Inward Investment Insight: UK Inward Investment Results 2025-26
Inward Investment Insight Adam Breeze 2025-06-30 The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has released their annual foreign direct investment results for 2025-26. It’s like Christmas Day for inward investment nerds like me. The annual results generate a rare...
Centre for Cities: City Minutes: Enterprise Zones
Source: Centre for Cities Author: unknown Date published: 2025-06-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Victoria Sutherland, Deputy Director of Evidence at the What Works Centre for Local Economic...
7 Lessons for Enterprise and FDI Support from a Programme Review
A couple of years ago I helped a region review its approach to enterprise and business growth and inward investment promotion. One of my key observations was that - this region is renowned for being a tech and business success, but in reality this success was in a...