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): ‘Posh-poor divide’: the rise in areas of England where wealth and deprivation appear side by side
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Jessica Murray and Michael Goodier Date published: 2025-12-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The homes of people in Nunsthorpe, a postwar former council housing estate known locally as “The Nunny”, sit...
Local Economies (UK): ‘If we want a stronger, fairer and more globally competitive music industry, the answer lies in partnership.’
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-12-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] PRS Foundation was founded in 2000 by our major donor, PRS for Music, in recognition that, despite the abundance of talented music...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 200: How Colorado Springs Competes Globally with Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Combined Authorities (England): Interim CEO appointed for the Greater Essex Combined Authority
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Following the recent decision to create a mayoral combined authority in Essex, Tom Walker has been appointed as interim chief...
Local Economies (UK): ‘We need to speak collectively’: can parliament solve the problem of ‘deprivation bingo’ in the UK’s seaside towns?
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Lisa Bachelor Date published: 2025-11-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] It is a lovely sunny autumn day in Ramsgate on Britain’s Kent coast, and quintessential seaside chippy Peter’s Fish Factory is...
Local Economies (UK): Urban Ascent: Coventry takes flight as a drone-ready City
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Press Date published: 2025-11-29 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A pioneering new project is launching in Coventry to build the foundation for drone and air taxi services in the UK. Urban Ascent brings...
Combined Authorities (England): Cumbrian devolution moves forward as new governance arrangements approved
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Westmorland and Furness Council has approved new governance arrangements ahead of the creation of the Cumbria Combined...
Local Economies (UK): UK unveils bid for 2035 women’s football World Cup with 15 cities and 22 stadiums in mix
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Suzanne Wrack Date published: 2025-11-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have submitted their bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup as the largest...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Detroit breaks ground on solar neighbourhoods
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-11-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Detroit breaks ground on solar neighbourhoodsHow the interior of Detroit Van Dyke solar installation will lookTen...