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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Combined Authorities (England): Colleges combine on ‘landmark’ skills alliance
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Steven Hugill Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Colleges combine on 'landmark' skills alliance Education providers have joined forces in a “game-changing” £433 million...
Combined Authorities (England): GMCA launches £28m fund to make public buildings greener
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Dan Whelan Date published: 2025-08-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Public sector organisations within the city region will be invited to apply for cash to deliver projects aimed at cutting...
Combined Authorities (England): Road to recovery
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Miles Ward Date published: 2025-08-27 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] When you vote for change, you want to see it – and quickly. Collectively, at all levels of government, the impetus to...
Combined Authorities (England): Labour Mayor Accuses Treasury of Blocking Tourism Levy Despite Devolution Pledge
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Josiah Mortimer Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Labour Mayor of the North East has criticised the Government for holding power “too tightly in Westminster” as she...
Combined Authorities (England): Greater Manchester to Invest £6 Million into Tram & Tram-Train Network
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Joey Stoate Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Plans for a slew of new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester are set to be boosted by an investment...
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Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Abhirup Gan Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Unlock the Heart of Greater Manchester: Eco-Friendly Trams Redefine Tourist Mobility To boost connectivity while...
Centre for Cities: City Talks: My life at Centre for Cities
Source: Centre for Cities Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In this very special episode of City Talks Andrew Carter is joined by the Centre for Cities' now former Director of Policy and Research,...
United Kingdom x Combined authority: Funding agreed for new Bee Network tram projects
Source: United Kingdom x Combined authority Author: Andrei Dumitru Date published: 2025-08-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester’s ambitious plans to expand its tram and tram-train network have been given fresh momentum with...
Economic Innovation Group: Silicon Heartland: The Evolution of Ohio’s High-Tech Workforce
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2025-08-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Download the Research Paper by Connor O’Brien Download Summary Rebuilding high-tech American manufacturing is back in...