Essential Economic Development
A Foundation Course for Local and Regional Economic Development
17 lessons, 2.5 hours. Learn the fundamentals of local and regional economic development for free.
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Access the course via our community learning site here. The 17 lessons are structured as follows:
1. Rationale for Local and Regional Economic Development
2. Overview of themes and functions
3. Understanding economics and economic trends
4. Megatrends
5. Theory of Economic Development
6. Policy
7. Strategy
8. Intelligence & insight
9. Industrial development & clusters
10. Enterprise & entrepreneurship
11. Inward investment / FDI
12. Labour markets
13. Education & skills
14. Economic Participation, Employability and Unemployment
15. Poverty & inequality
16. Place & infrastructure
17. Low carbon, climate change & sustainability
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Combined Authorities (England): ‘A bold step forward’ – Bid for funding and powers for York and North Yorkshire
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: alice.kavanagh@newsquest.co.uk | Alice Kavanagh Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has officially backed a bid for...
SmartCitiesWorld News: WEF launches major global reskilling initiative
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: World Economic Forum (WEF). What: WEF has launched the Reskilling Revolution initiative, a...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 206: The Fifth Season of Economic Development with Juliet Abdel
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
City Economies: Washington D.C. Joins Seattle, Boston, New Mexico, Kansas City and More American Cities Facing Huge Tourism Economy Loss As Brutal Snowstorm Grips, This is Happening Just After Federal Government Shutdown, Trade Tariff War, Hefty Tax, Visa Integrity Fee and Canadian Boycotts
Source: City Economies Author: Tuhin Sarkar Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Washington D.C. Joins Seattle, Boston, New Mexico, Kansas City and More American Cities Facing Huge Tourism Economy Loss As Brutal...
Centre for Cities: City Minutes: Cities Outlook 2026
Source: Centre for Cities Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Rob Johnson, Senior Analyst, to discuss the findings of Cities Outlook 2026, our annual health...
Combined Authorities (England): GMCA to progress creation of three more Mayoral Development Corporations
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Dan Whelan Date published: 2026-01-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Bolton town centre, Ashton and Stalybridge, and Oldham are in line to get vehicles aimed at turbocharging regeneration...
Regional Economies: EU trade deal may give a big push to tech transfers, exports & more
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Mumbai | New Delhi: Even as Europe has emerged as the largest export destination for Indian auto component makers ahead of the US,...
City Economies: Reeves told City at ‘critical juncture’ after claims of golden age
Source: City Economies Author: Samuel Norman Date published: 2026-01-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Rachel Reeves has been handed a firm warning that Britain’s financial ecosystem is facing a “critical juncture” even after the...
Combined Authorities (England): DfT says underground Manchester Piccadilly ‘needs testing further’ as NPR agreements signed
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2026-01-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Department for Transport (DfT) has agreed to re-examine the value of an underground station at Manchester Piccadilly...