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): ‘The way people consume music is always evolving, and it’s our job to stay ahead.’
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] MBW’s Inspiring Women series profiles female executives who have risen through the ranks of the business, highlighting their career...
The Strategist: Rebalancing Australia’s industrial policy for the critical-mineral future
Source: The Strategist Author: Naoise McDonagh Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] While the government’s Future Made in Australia Act is framed as an economic security initiative, its largest funding commitments are...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive city
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Vancouver reaffirms commitment to building healthy, inclusive cityMayor Sim said the strategy will help ensure that...
Supercool Ltd: The Great North Partnership could help unlock billions, says IPPR North
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Maeve Schaffer Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The leading think tank in the north of England says The Great North partnership and government should act collaboratively to establish...
Local Economies (UK): The role of The Great North in delivering pan-northern investment
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Abi Hynes Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK’s economic success relies on northern growth. The Great North represents an economy of 16 million people and an economy larger...
City Economies: Bengaluru, a city gridlocked and stranded
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Traffic on Seshadri Road in Bengaluru on January 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Bengaluru’s traffic problem has long been a subject of...
Regional Economies: While elites debate geopolitics, Americans are rethinking college in the search for economic mobility
Source: Regional Economies Author: Ed Mitzen Date published: 2026-02-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At the Davos World Economic Forum, the most powerful government leaders and tech billionaires gathered for their annual open discussion...
Local Economies (UK): UK names Barnsley as first Tech Town to see whether AI can fix… well, anything
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] AI-pocalypse Barnsley, a town in South Yorkshire, England, best known for coal mining and glassmaking, is being thrust into the...
SmartCitiesWorld News: G7 recognises role of cities and regions
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The French city of Nancy will host the International Mayors’ Summit in June 2026The G7 Urban7 group will provide a...