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): 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...
City Economies: New York City Apartment Construction Plummets in 2025
Source: City Economies Author: Idurso Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Apartment construction in New York City has plummeted since last year, all while the city faces “what is likely the worst housing affordability...
Combined Authorities (England): Abandoned UK airport WILL reopen as £160m funding confirmed in ‘incredible milestone’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Jordan Farrell Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] AN abandoned UK airport will reopen with £160 million in funding confirmed in an “incredible milestone”. Council...
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...
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SmartCitiesWorld News: German autonomous driving project expands operating area
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-09-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] German autonomous driving project expands operating areaMore than 1,000 registered interested parties have been...