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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Local Economies (UK): Grassroots music sector in crisis: MVT report warns of 6,000 job losses
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Newsdesk Date published: 2026-01-21 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] NEWS Grassroots music sector in crisis: MVT report warns of 6,000 job losses 13 min Newsdesk A sobering new report from the Music Venue...
Combined Authorities (England): Mersey Tidal timeline delayed two years as Liverpool seeks government support
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2026-01-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has announced a revised timeline for the Mersey Tidal Power Project,...
City Economies: NEW YORK CITY REGIONAL CENTER-MANAGED COMPANY AWARDED $75 MILLION IN NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT ALLOCATION FROM U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Source: City Economies Author: GlobeNewswire Date published: 2026-01-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New allocation marks its 8th award since 2016 and will help spur economic development and job creation in low-income areas throughout...
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After reviewing dozens of local skills plans, I see the same fundamental misunderstandings repeated. Here's what actually matters: ๐ญ. ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ An aerospace manufacturer needs accountants, IT staff, administrators, and delivery drivers - not just...
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Most economic developers treat net zero as a compliance exercise. They shouldn't. Here's what the evidence actually shows: Green industries in the UK already contribute ยฃ71 billion in GVA. They support 840,000 jobs at an average wage of ยฃ42,600 (versus ยฃ33,400...
Combined Authorities (England): Port of Tyne highlights clean energy and investment opportunities
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Alexandros Itimoudis Date published: 2026-01-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Port of Tyne was represented at Invest North East: Energy and Innovation, the regionโs inaugural investment...
Combined Authorities (England): Burnham’s Britain: King of the North on how he would ‘rewire’ Westminster
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a radical approach to โrewireโ Westminster and encourage greater...
Combined Authorities (England): West Midlands engages market on collaborative approach to ยฃ1bn Metro expansion
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2026-01-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has launched a preliminary market engagement initiative to explore progressive and...
Regional Economies: Startup boom propels India to global top three: Jitendra Singh
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said India has witnessed a transformational rise in entrepreneurship, with the number of startups...