Local economic development
Location: Manchester
Organiser: CLES
This two day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of local economic development.
Day 1 provides an overview of the historical and theoretical context to local economic development and encourages delegates to relate this back to their own areas.
Areas covered on day 1 include:
- defining local economic development
- waves of local economic development
- key concepts and approaches
- contemporary local economic development issues.
Day 2 provides a comprehensive, yet succinct, overview of current policy in economic development and regeneration and explores how economic policy is delivered in the UK.
Day 2 topics include:
- contemporary local economic development policy agenda developing a resilient economic development strategy.
The course is at the cutting edge of latest thinking and policy. It provides opportunities for discussion and practical task work to share experience and build skills and knowledge.
Course fee
£400 plus VAT; £210 plus VAT charity, voluntary sector
CLES members can use event days to book this course or receive a 10% discount on the above fees.
Course fees include detailed reference materials, refreshments and buffet lunch.
Time
9.30am registration and refreshments for 10am start. Course ends at 4pm.
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