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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CityTalk: Beyond returns: How cities and companies co-create impact through innovative finance
Source: CityTalk Author: jinyu chen Date published: 2025-12-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Wrapping COP30, and as the world now moves from negotiations to implementation, the need to transform ambition into measurable, investable action...
Economic Innovation Group: The War on Poverty Failed Them—and They’re No Longer Waiting For Help
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2025-12-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The post The War on Poverty Failed Them—and They’re No Longer Waiting For Help appeared first on Economic Innovation...
Local Economies (UK): Reed sets out planning reform proposals
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: The Construction Index Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Housing secretary Steve Reed [Photo: MHCLG/flickr]The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is seeking...
Combined Authorities (England): World’s largest property event returning to West Yorkshire next year
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) will remain in...
Local Economies (UK): Universal Studios UK theme park given planning permission in Bedfordshire
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Mark Sweney Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK’s first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission by the government to begin construction.The...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) What: NTXIA crowned Omniflow the winner of the second...
ELGL: The Importance of Collaboration in Economic Development
Source: ELGL Author: ekey@elgl.org Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander...
OECD Press Releases: GDP growth shows a mixed picture across G20 countries in the third quarter of 2025
Source: OECD Press Releases Author: unknown Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at:
SmartCitiesWorld News: Abu Dhabi advances sustainable smart city development
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC); Q Home; and 3Enovator Technology. What:...