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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Today Iโm working as part of a pro-bono relationship I have with Cambridge Cleantech to help shape the ClimateTech SuperCluster. The https://www.climatetechsupercluster.com/ is already up and running across 5 countries (UK, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium)...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: How Nashville, Tennessee is championing independent music venues as essential for cultural and economic prosperity
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In Americaโs โMusic Cityโ of Nashville, Tenn., residents and visitors alike can find globally renowned artists performing in...
Local Economies (UK): Early years provision: expanding through a school-led model
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Scargill Infant School, Essex At Scargill Infant School, weโve long recognised the importance of early years education in shaping...
SmartCitiesWorld News: York releases details of new Passivhaus housing development
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-09-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] York releases details of new Passivhaus housing developmentPassivhaus is voluntary standard for creating ultra-low...
Day 3: UK regional inequality / procurement woes continue
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Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Hundreds of thousands of sick and disabled people will now get the personalised support they need to find good, secure jobs...
Local Economies (UK): Asda Foundation awards over ยฃ1.25 million to transform community spaces across the UK
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Fiona Briggs Date published: 2025-09-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and...
Bloomberg CityLab: What Drastic Cuts to Philly Transit Meanย for Riders, Regional Economy
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Local Economies (UK): Night-time โdesertsโ forming across UK as bars and clubs close
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: James Bayley Date published: 2025-09-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A quarter of Britainโs late-night venues have vanished since 2020, sparking warnings of "night-time deserts" across the...