THE POWER OF PEOPLE, PLACES & FIRMS
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen fans travel to Northern Ireland to experience landscapes made famous by Game of Thrones, they are doing more than chasing a fantasy, they are fuelling a regional economy. Although the television series concluded in 2019, it still draws around 350 000 visitors each year, representing around one in six visitors from outside Northern Ireland. How can more regions reel in the benefits of movie stardom?
Reading Time: 3 minutesRural areas are revitalizing through green and digital transitions, contributing significantly to renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Tailored policies, community engagement, and improved services are essential for maximising their potential in economic growth and resilience.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2023 subnational governments across the OECD countries spent USD 13 trillion. But to get best value from this spending it needs to be aligned with the efforts of government and public agencies. A multilevel governance (MLG) approach seeks to achieve that. What lessons can countries learn from Poland’s experience?
Reading Time: 4 minutesGovernments around the world spend billions every year supporting innovation. Their investments generate breakthroughs that power economic and social progress. But are their investments in innovation reaching the places that need it most?
Reading Time: 4 minutesOver 30% of Americans live in economically distressed local labour markets. With the right policies, these distressed local labour markets can be boosted to higher employment rates at a reasonable cost per job. Such policies would not only help these local labour markets, but also boost the national economy.