The preceding four articles have sought to build perspectives on the role of industrial development in local and regional economies. In this final article. I tie this together by looking at the role of industrial policy and strategy. The perennial question for the UK:...
Guidance for local and combined authorities Local and Combined Authorities in England are tasked with creating Get Britain Working (GBW) plans to tackle local labour market challenges, boost employment (aiming for 80%), and reduce barriers to work. DWP guidance...
The idea of fostering local industrial clusters as a driver for economic development is appealing, but the reality on the ground presents some significant hurdles. In today's interconnected world, truly self-contained local or regional clusters are increasingly rare....