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 Growth and the United Kingdom: Port of Tyne reveals green development terminal
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Alexandros Itimoudis Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Port of Tyne is deploying US$203 to convert 230 acres into the Tyne Clean Energy Park, incorporating 400...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: Rethinking our assumptions and financing tools for community resilience in the face of growing climate loss and risk
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Consider the following fictional scenario: Mayor Joe’s cash-strapped city is facing substantial challenges thanks to...
Local Economies (UK): UK-US nuclear deal: what does it mean and will it really lead to a ‘golden age’?
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Rob Davies Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The agreement, likely to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this week, involves speeding up safety checks to bring new...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 190: New Jersey’s Bold Playbook with Kathleen Coviello
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-14 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Local Economies (UK): Apprenticeships have collapsed in England – Labour needs to fine-tune the solution, fast | Heather Stewart
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Heather Stewart Date published: 2025-09-14 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Ensuring England’s workforce has the right skills for a rapidly changing economy is key to Labour’s hopes of boosting social...
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: How to Choose the Right Site for Your Factory in 2025’s Volatile Landscape
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Manufacturing facility construction is experiencing record-breaking growth, but the risks associated with location...
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: Rethinking Life Sciences Site Selection in a Resilient and Dynamic Market
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The life sciences sector remains one of the most innovation-driven industries in the U.S. economy. From...
Local Economies (UK): Why local banking matters for net zero
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Helena Vieira Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Community banks are emerging as critical enablers of the net-zero transition, offering relationship-based lending and local market...
OECD Press Releases: OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 4.9% in July 2025
Source: OECD Press Releases Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at: