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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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...
Bloomberg CityLab: Central Glasgow Could Be Poised for a Revival
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Feargus O'Sullivan Date published: 2025-08-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Scotland’s largest city has struggled to revitalize its commercial core. A planned revamp could help showcase its distinctive...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 187: Changing Perceptions of Baltimore with Lakey Boyd
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
city x Economy: Microsoft takes up 264,000 sq ft office in Hyderabad at Rs 5.4 cr per month, one of city’s largest deals
Source: city x Economy Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Bengaluru: Microsoft India (R&D) has signed one of Hyderabad's largest office lease transactions this year, taking up 264,000 sq ft in the...
Coming soon… a day in the life of an economic development consultant
I'll soon be starting a new semi-daily blog highlighting my work, my challenges, mistakes, caffeine habit and frustrations with technology... and don't get me started on public procurement exercises!!! trying to add a bit of humour, with insight and reflection to...
International Economic Development Council: IEDC Names 2025 Excellence In Economic Development Award Winners
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: BF Staff Date published: 2025-08-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Excellence in Economic...
United Kingdom x Combined authority: Third tunnel mooted for city’s underground plans
Source: United Kingdom x Combined authority Author: unknown Date published: 2025-08-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A third tunnel is being considered as part of plans to create an underground network for trains and trams in...
United Kingdom x Combined authority: One of the UK’s most underrated cities set for huge £120m riverside revamp next to indoor arena including 1,000 homes
Source: United Kingdom x Combined authority Author: Celine Marshall Date published: 2025-08-22 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A HUGE £120 million revamp is set to come to one of the UK’s most underrated cities as it kickstarts development...