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): BBC’s £40m annual pledge for West Midlands TV
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] BBC's £40m annual pledge for West Midlands TVEleanor Lawson, West MidlandsGetty ImagesThe agreement means the BBC will...
Combined Authorities (England): BBC confirms big expansion in West Midlands as part of wider investment in region
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: James Vukmirovic Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The BBC signed a second memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Create...
Newsroom | Economy, community, business news | Calgary Economic: Calgary tops North America in tech job growth – two years running
Source: Newsroom | Economy, community, business news | Calgary Economic Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] For the second year in a row, Calgary recorded the fastest tech job growth among major North...
Local Economies (UK): East meets North West as thousands enjoy Japan Week celebrations in Manchester and ties strengthened
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Ties have been strengthened and new partnerships forged as Mancunians turned out in their tens of thousands to immerse themselves in...
Local Economies (UK): Navi Mumbai International Airport: A Sneak Peak Ahead Of Inauguration
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: NDTV Profit Desk Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Mumbai, India’s financial capital, is entering a new era in aviation with the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International...
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:
Combined Authorities (England): £6M investment for Greater Manchester Tram-Train network
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester’s public transport ambitions have received a major boost, with more than £6M allocated to develop a...
Bloomberg CityLab: New York City’s Transit Woes Worsen With Aging Subway Fleet
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Michelle Kaske Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New York City’s aging subway cars are adding to headaches for commuters, resulting in a rise in major delays. View original article...