This Local Economic Development (LED) Strategic Planning and Practice Casebook has been compiled to provide examples of LED strategies and action plans that are comprehensive, structured and integrated in their approach to improve the potential for local economic growth.
... See More + The primary objective of the Casebook is to highlight good practice in LED strategic planning so that the lessons identified can be replicated and applied by other municipalities and cities in their efforts to develop their local economy. In compiling these strategies, a key aim is to showcase the benefit of devising an integrated LED strategy with appropriate programs and projects so as to create better conditions for lasting economic growth and employment generation.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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Making Local Economic Development Strategies: A Trainer's Manual consists of six separate but complimentary sections that together form a comprehensive teaching tool for local economic development (LED) strategic planning.
... See More + The Trainer's Guide outlines the core trainer competencies, approach and requirements necessary to successfully deliver the training program. The five teaching modules that comprise the training course provide a step-by-step approach reflecting the five stage approach to LED strategic planning. This introduction outlines the structure of the Trainer's Guide and the Trainer's Manual, and provides a brief description of each of the teaching modules that comprise the Manual.
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This Local Economic Development (LED) Strategic Planning and Practice Casebook has been compiled to provide examples of LED strategies and action plans that are comprehensive, structured and integrated in their approach to improve the potential for local economic growth.
... See More + The primary objective of the Casebook is to highlight good practice in LED strategic planning so that the lessons identified can be replicated and applied by other municipalities and cities in their efforts to develop their local economy. In compiling these strategies, a key aim is to showcase the benefit of devising an integrated LED strategy with appropriate programs and projects so as to create better conditions for lasting economic growth and employment generation.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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The purpose of local economic development (LED) is to build up the economic capacity of a local area in order to improve its economic future and the quality of life for all.
... See More + It is a process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation. The success of a community today depends upon its ability to adapt to the dynamic local, national, and international market economy. Strategically planned LED is increasingly used by communities to strengthen the local economic capacity of an area, improve the investment climate, and increase the productivity and competitiveness of local businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. The ability of communities to improve the quality of life, create new economic opportunities and fight poverty depends upon them being able to understand the processes of LED, and act strategically in the changing and increasingly competitive market economy. This Primer highlights examples of good practice in local economic development strategic planning and implementation, and draws on the lessons and experiences gained from the Cities of Change local economic development network as well as experiences from other programs across the globe.
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