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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Regional Economies: ‘Moments when history changes direction’: PM Modi on India–EU free trade pact amid turbulent global order
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Modi said the deal with the 27-member European Union is not merely a trade pact but a comprehensive framework for economic resilience,...
Local Economies (UK): India offers EU auto quota six times larger than UK deal
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] India has agreed to give European automakers a quota more than six times larger than any it has offered in recent times, slashing...
Local Economies (UK): Most young adults in UK are anxious about jobs and the economy, research suggests
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Amelia Hill Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] More than seven in 10 teens and young adults in the UK say they wish they were not starting their careers in the current economic...
Combined Authorities (England): Northern Powerhouse Rail agreements on stations and capacity plans signed
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A potential underground Manchester Piccadilly station, pushing the case for a new Bradford station and improving capacity at...
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:
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...