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): Banco Santander launches international growth platform for businesses expanding overseas
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Banco Santander has launched an international growth platform to provide support to businesses entering new export markets....
Combined Authorities (England): Booming Manchester outshines ‘stagnant’ London
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Jon Robinson Date published: 2025-11-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester’s booming economy is outstripping the rest of the country and throwing into sharp relief the...
Regional Economies: Global FDI dips 3% in H1 2025 amid weak investor sentiment: UNCTAD
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell 3 per cent in the first half (H1) of 2025, extending a two-year slump as trade tensions, high...
Local Economies (UK): Boom or bubble? Inside the $3tn AI datacentre spending spree
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Dan Milmo Global technology editor Date published: 2025-11-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The global investment spree in artificial intelligence is producing some remarkable numbers and a projected...
City Economies: Plans to make Hyderabad a Creativity Hub, city to host regional centre of IICT
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, Union I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju and others at the IndiaJoy 2025 inaguration in...
City Economies: Plans to make Hyderabad a Creativity Hub, city to host regional centre of IICT
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, Union I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju and others at the IndiaJoy 2025 inaguration in...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Sunderland expands hub network to boost digital inclusion
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-10-31 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK city of Sunderland has launched seven new Digital Health Hubs to boost digital inclusion. The £468,465...
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: What We’re Getting Wrong About Gen Z’s Future in the Skilled Trades
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-31 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The skilled trades are becoming increasingly multigenerational, challenging traditional learning and development...
Combined Authorities (England): Innovation hub cuts ribbon on £6.3 million base
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Steven Hugill Date published: 2025-10-31 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Innovation hub cuts ribbon on £6.3 million base An innovation hub has officially opened a £6.3 million expansion. The...