Podcasts about local economic development

Gugs Mhlungu profiles Academic and lecturer, Dr Lebogang Matholwane Mathole on her life story, her passion for economics and luxury brands business model and on her thoughts on an effective teaching style. Dr Lebogang Matholwane Mathole recently made history as the University of Johannesburg's first PhD graduate in Economics with a focus on Local Economic Development with her groundbreaking research that explored how South African luxury clothing brands can compete with international labels and boost local economies From her upbringing in a village to her current position as a lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology, Dr Mathole's journey shows what's possible with determination and support. WEEKEND BREAKFAST WITH GUGS MHLUNGU PODCAST BOILERPLATE 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live – 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on Saturday and Sunday between 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) on 702. There’s more from the show at https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-weekend-breakfast-with-gugs-mhlungu/ Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-weekend-breakfast-with-gugs-mhlungu/audio-podcasts/the-best-of-702-weekend-breakfast/ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corder is joined by Sibusiso Ngcobo, spokesperson for the South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association (SASTA), to unpack the government’s newly launched R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund. The initiative, announced by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau, is designed to uplift South African-owned spaza shops through grants and low-interest loans of up to R300,000 per shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textUnlock the secrets behind St. George City's economic development strategies with insights from Chad Thomas, the Economic Development Director, and David Cordero, the Communications and Marketing Director. Discover how the city's economic policies are shaped by local elections and sales taxes, and what the arrival of a second Costco means for residents and businesses across Southern Utah. We'll guide you through the intricate dance of attracting big-name brands like Trader Joe's, while also supporting small businesses, all without raising taxes.The podcast explores the intricate relationship between sales tax revenue and economic development in St. George, particularly focusing on the impact of a second Costco. The discussion delves into the importance of incentives for attracting business, the balancing act between supporting large corporations and local businesses, and the vital role of community engagement in shaping future city policies.• The crucial role of sales tax in funding city services• Insights into the site selection process for businesses• The implications of a second Costco on the local economy• Discussion on the but-for principle in economic incentives• The importance of balancing support for small businesses with larger corporations• Community engagement as a critical component of economic development• Future growth strategies and the role of infrastructure in attracting businessesGuest: David Cordero - Communications and Marketing Director at City of St. George, UTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcordero1/Guest: Chad D. Thomas -Economic Development Director at City of St George, UTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-d-thomas-a6a43560/Looking for a Real Estate expert? Find us here!https://realestate435.kw.com/www.wealth435.com https://linktr.ee/wealth435 Below are our wonderful friends!Find FS Coffee here:https://fscoffeecompany.com/Find Tuacahn Amphitheater here:https://www.tuacahn.org/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/#salestax #435podcast #southernutah #stgeorgeutah #costco #podcastclips #localeconomy #localdevelopment [00:00:00] Intro.[00:02:07] Local Economic Development in Southern Utah.[00:13:09] Attracting Businesses for Economic Growth.[00:26:37] Supporting Small Businesses for Economic Growth.[00:32:09] Economic Development Incentives and Competition.[00:44:15] Economic Development and Incentives.[00:57:13] Economic Development in Southern Utah.[01:08:16] City Address and Transportation Expo Teasers.[01:15:21] Building a Strong Community Together.

TK Pooe & Sanet Solomon | The TK Show In this episode, TK interviews political analyst Sanet Solomon. They discuss the current state of South African politics under the GNU government, the need for academics to foster a culture of public engagement, and how to balance listening to non-expert perspectives while preserving academic rigour. They also explore the role of social media in political commentary and discuss why, despite the challenges of poor governance in many provinces, Sanet remains hopeful about South Africa's future. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Sanet (née Madonsela) Solomon is a tenured Lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA) teaching second year South Africa Politics (PSC2601) and Political Science and Research (HPPSC81) at Honours level. She is a seasoned political analyst, internationally published author, and PhD Candidate in the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies at the University of the Free State. She currently serves as a Council Member of the South Africa South Africa Association of Political Studies (SAAPS), and is a member of the International Political Sciences Association (IPSA) and British International Studies Association (BISA).  LinkedIn Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

Offering subsidies is how many states show interest in bringing in a new business enterprise and states regularly try to offer more than other states can, but it doesn't have to be that way. Marc Joffe explains how states can get out of the trap of playing the subsidies game against their neighbors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TK Pooe & Thabang Motsohi | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks with Thabang Motsohi about his book, Fit for Purpose. They discuss the core challenges impacting the growth and success of South African institutions, the organisational structure of the ANC, and why, due to conflicting ideological principles and perceptions within its Tripartite Alliance structure, it is not ideally structured for the purpose of governing in the post-apartheid era.  TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Thabang Motsohi is a highly experienced and leading organizational strategy consultant and is in the top tier in the country in this sector. He has assisted various organizations in the development of their competitive strategies and performance drivers for their business models. Thabang Motsohi has published scholarly articles since 2009 on development policy and strategy and how state policy must be structured to address fundamental socio-economic challenges in the South African context. Book Website Twitter Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

Sept. 5, 2024 - Local industrial development agencies can have a significant impact on school tax revenues, so schools want a guaranteed seat at the table of the economic development entities. We discuss legislation overhauling the makeup of IDA boards with Brian Fessler, director of governmental relations for the New York State School Boards Association.

On July 30, 2024, the Senate Finance Committee invited four financial experts to testify at the Tax Tools for Local Economic Development hearing, including Tax Credit Tuesday host and Novogradac managing partner, Michael Novogradac, CPA. In this 76-minute episode of Tax Credit Tuesday, Novogradac is joined by Novogradac partners John DeJovine, CPA, Brad Elphick, CPA, and Jason Watkins, CPA, to expand upon issues and questions discussed during the Senate hearing regarding the historic tax credit (HTC), new markets tax credit (NMTC) and the opportunity zones (OZ) incentive. The group discusses the legislative outlook for the various incentives, how the economic development tools can be combined with other incentives and issues specific to each incentive.

TK Pooe & Marianne Severin | The TK Show This episode was recorded on 15 July 2024. In this episode, TK speaks to Dr. Marianne Séverin about the differences and parallels between South Africa and France. They discuss the impact of political corruption on South Africa, the history of the National Front and Jean-Marie Le Pen in France, what motivates French voters, the legacy of French colonialism in Africa, the virtues of South African media, if the rise of the far right threatens the European Union, and the socio-political challenges facing French society. Marianne Séverin (PhD) is a French researcher of African descent who specializes in South Africa's political context. She has covered South African politics for over 30 years, having written her PhD dissertation on the ANC's political networks. In addition to this, her research encompasses human rights in Africa, including women's rights, disability rights, and the Right to Development, as well as the fight against corruption and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs). Since 2023, she has been teaching courses on peace processes in Africa and will soon introduce courses on International Development and International Solidarity. LinkedIn TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

TK Pooe & Justice Malala | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks to Justice Malala to unpack South Africa's 2024 elections. They discuss the rise and fall of the ANC, the new normal of coalition politics, the juxtaposition of hope and fear in the current political climate, the lack of political violence during the elections, why the Government of National Unity may only be so in name, the capitalist undercurrents in the ANC, how Jacob Zuma will try to continue to cause havoc in SA politics, what the incoming administration needs to focus on, and more. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Justice Malala is one of South Africa's foremost political commentators and the author of the #1 bestseller “We Have Now Begun Our Descent: How to Stop South Africa Losing its Way.” A longtime weekly columnist for The Times (South Africa), he has also written for The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Financial Times, among other outlets. The former publisher of The Sowetan and Sunday World, he now lives in New York. Website Twitter   Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

TK Pooe & Lukhona Mnguni | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks with political maverick Lukhona Mnguni. They explore Lukhona's journey as a political commentator, delve into the difference between neutrality and objectivity, and discuss why Lukhona rejects the label “political analyst.” The conversation also addresses the fearmongering around the so-called “Doomsday Coalition” between the ANC and the EFF, examines how polling can be manipulated to advance political agendas, and envisions what South Africa might look like beyond the 2024 elections. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Lukhona Mnguni is a governance, politics and development specialist and currently serves as the Acting Executive Director and Head of Policy and Research at the Rivonia Circle. He has also played in the politics broadcasting space, having hosted a flagship show: Power Talk on POWER987, a commercial radio station in Gauteng Province and recently, On the Spot with Lukhona Mnguni on eNCA. He holds a Bachelor's in Community and Development Studies and an Honours degree in Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies, both achieved cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Lukhona completed his MSc in Africa and International Development at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2015.  Twitter Rivonia Circle Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

A discussion of local economic development incentives currently being offered by Metro Louisville Government. Do economic development incentives work? Tune in please to learn more.

TK Pooe & Koffi M. Kouakou | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks to Foresight and Scenario Planning Strategist Koffi M. Kouakou. They discuss Koffi's upbringing in Côte d'Ivoire, how he became interested in scenario planning, food security in Africa, China's success with central planning, the need for African countries to free themselves from the yoke of colonialism, the various revolutionary movements happening across Africa, the phenomenon of resource nationalism, and why Africa struggles to produce a better class of political elites. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Koffi M. Kouakou is a Foresight and Scenario Planning Strategist and a sessional lecturer at the Tayarisha Research Group at the Wits School of Governance, Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also a senior research fellow at the Centre for Africa China Studies at the University of Johannesburg; managing director of Stratnum Futures, a scenario planning, foresight, strategy advisory firm based in Pretoria; and a director of the South Africa Node of the Millennium Programme, based in Washington, D.C. He is also an alumnus of the Oxford University Said Business School Scenarios Programme and the Global Business Network Developing and Using Scenarios (DUS). LinkedIn Twitter Subscribe to our Substack. Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

TK Pooe & Ralph Mathekga | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks to author and political analyst, Dr Ralph Mathekga. They discuss the complexities of local government, the trade-off between efficient service delivery and compliance, the fragmentation of global politics, tensions between BRICS countries, the impact of the war in Ukraine on Africa, the military coup in Niger, the presence of the Wagner group and other mercenaries in Africa, the legacy of French colonialism in Africa, and more. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Ralph Mathekga is an author and political analyst. He has a master's degree in Political Science from Witwatersrand University and a PhD from the University of Johannesburg. Ralph worked as a Political Researcher with the Institute for Democracy in South Africa, where he focused on political, social and economic research. He also worked as a Lecturer at the University of Western Cape, teaching courses in Political Studies. He has worked at the National Treasury in the Budget Office as a Senior Policy Analyst. Ralph continues to contribute content for opinion articles in newspapers and to provide interviews on TV and radio on current affairs in South Africa and overseas. He has authored the books “When Zuma Goes” (Tafelberg, 2016) and “Ramaphosa's Turn” (Tafelberg, 2018). He is currently a News24 columnist and a Senior at the Centre for Humanities Research at the University of the Western Cape, where he leads a project on Revolutionary Constitutionalism. Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

Bronwyn Williams & TK Pooe | The Small Print In this episode, Bronwyn speaks to fellow Discourse ZA host TK Pooe about South Africa's failure to become a middle-income country in spite of — or possibly because of — South Africa's globally-lauded constitution. They discuss what it would take for South Africa to become a developmental state, the relationship — or lack thereof — between economic growth and Western values, the dangers of having too many citizens dependent on the state, the possibility of South Africa becoming a regional hegemon, and the need for South Africa citizens getting their hands dirty at politics. Bronwyn Williams is a futurist, economist, trend analyst and host of The Small Print. Her day job as a partner at Flux Trends involves helping business leaders to use foresight to design the future they want to live and work in. You may have seen her talking about Transhumanism or Tikok on Carte Blanche, or heard her talking about trends on 702 or CNBC Africa where she is a regular expert commentator. When she's not talking to brands and businesses about the future, you will probably find her curled up somewhere with a (preferably paperback) book. She tweets at @bronwynwilliams. Twitter Flux Trends Website TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

TK Pooe & John Endres | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks to the head of the Insitute of Race Relations, John Endres. They discuss the IRR's history in South Africa, the tenets of classical liberalism, the role of think tanks in South African politics, the relationship between the IRR and the DA, South Africa's diminishing global reputation, and whether corruption, incompetence, or ideology is to blame for South Africa's woes. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn John Endres is the CEO of the Institute of Race Relations (IRR). He holds a doctorate in commerce and economics from one of Germany's leading business schools, the Otto Beisheim School of Management, as well as a Master's in Translation Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand. John has extensive work experience in the retail and services industries as well as the non-profit sector, having previously worked for the liberal Friedrich Naumann Foundation and as founding CEO of Good Governance Africa, an advocacy organisation. Daily Friend Institute of Race Relations Twitter Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

TK Pooe & Justice Malala | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks to Justice Malala about his latest book, “The Plot to Save South Africa,” which tells the story of the nine tumultuous days after the assassination of Chris Hani in 1993. They discuss the political violence of the early 90s, why Chris Hani was Mandela's heir apparent, and how Nelson Mandela's leadership helped prevent South Africa from plunging into a civil war. They also discuss how Justice became interested in politics, what lessons from the Chris Hani sage can be applied to today's challenges, and what South Africa can do to repair its global reputation. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Justice Malala is one of South Africa's foremost political commentators and the author of the #1 bestseller “We Have Now Begun Our Descent: How to Stop South Africa Losing its Way.” A longtime weekly columnist for The Times (South Africa), he has also written for The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Financial Times, among other outlets. The former publisher of The Sowetan and Sunday World, he now lives in New York. Website Twitter Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

Summary: In this episode of the Capital Insight Podcast, co-host Michelle Thimesch talks about Local Economic Development and the dangers of mega-corporation greed. Get In Touch: Website: ⁠https://www.jennykassan.com/⁠ ⁠https://crowdfundmainstreet.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.opportunitymainstreet.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.theselc.org/⁠ ⁠https://www.thenextegg.org/⁠ Socials: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/jennykassan⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennykassan/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thekassangroup/⁠ Additional Resource: ⁠Angels of Main Street⁠ is a community of investors with no minimum wealth or income requirement to join.  If you'd like to be part of a community of diverse investors who want to make a difference with their dollars, please join us in ⁠Angels of Main Street⁠! Episode Credit: Intro and outro are voiced by Marina Verlaine. She can be contacted at ⁠reel.peach.vo@gmail.com⁠ ⁠Check out past episodes here!

TK Pooe & Matlala Setlhalogile | The TK Show In this episode, TK is joined by political economist Matlala Setlhalogile to discuss the real state of the nation. They talk about the political fragmentation of South African society, the growing number of black middle-class citizens considering emigration, the need to cultivate a culture of active citizenship and accountability among ordinary South Africans, the lack of ideological coherence among ANC comrades, and whether local parties are mature enough to handle a coalition government. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Matlala Setlhalogile is a Political Economist. He has been part of policy advisory work for government such as co-developing the SMME Internationalisation Strategy for the Department of Small Business Development, and being a researcher on the work on illicit financial flows (transparency in beneficial ownership) for the Department of Public Service and Administration. He is currently a Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance. Twitter Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

Arizona Sands Club Stacy and Courtney, the executive membership team, talk about the Sands Club and their Fall membership event "Last Call Before Football" Monday Aug 15, 5-7PM. A lot of fun activities and an offer to join. Check out Arizona Sands Club on Facebook or call 520.621.8300 for details. Stacy or Courtney would be happy to help you. Chris reviews the Sun Corridor Pivot Playbook, the feel-good funny comedy book of the year. Chris clears his tabs....GV News article on Pima County's vision of "economic development" where Pima County officials admit they pick winners and losers. Looks like they have a losing track record.

TK Pooe & Bheki Mahlobo | The TK Show In this episode of The TK Show, TK speaks to Senior Analyst at the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA), Bheki Mahlobo. They talk about how ANC policies have contributed to South Africa's high unemployment rate, what could be done to remedy the situation, and how other emerging countries have managed to avoid this problem. They discuss the possibility of relaxing labour regulations, improving the education system through a voucher system, and how more secure property rights can boost our agricultural sector. It is a wide-ranging conversation that also looks ahead to the 2024 elections, growing political instability in the SADC region, the economic prospects of Europe and the United States, and how China's zero-Covid policy has impacted global economic growth. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Bheki Mahlobo is a Senior Analyst at the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA). Bheki is a regular speaker and media commentator, providing analysis of the political and economic trends in South Africa and global markets. Bheki is the co-author of the CRA's client Risk Alert (together with Dr John Endres), a weekly bulletin that identifies the key risks in South Africa and the world. He also contributes research to the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa, the CRA's flagship reference guide. Center For Risk Analysis Twitter Subscribe to our Substack. Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed

COVID mortality in India: National survey data and health facility deaths, Intergenerational Mobility in India: New Methods and Estimates Across Time, Space, and Communities, The Long-run Development Impacts of Agricultural Productivity Gains: Evidence from Irrigation Canals in India, and Rural Roads and Local Economic Development, and Development Research at High Geographic Resolution: An Analysis of Night Lights, Firms, and Poverty in India using the SHRUG Open Data Platform Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Paul Novosad is associate professor of economics at Dartmouth College. He examines why poor countries have remained poor for so long, and what policy interventions can help improve people's lives in developing countries. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo2wiIHPM35xPawotek2IDA/join --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scientificsense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scientificsense/support

An excerpt from the Pastors & Leaders Virtual Conference. Oye Waddell discussed his organization, Hustle PHX, and ways the local church can drive economic development in their communities. To watch the full conference, click here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/preaching-in-the-culture-virtual-conference-on-demand-178877/401235/about/ Remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate  Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org  Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

TK Pooe & Lihle Ngcobozi [The TK Show] In this episode of “The Tk Show”, TK speaks to author and academic, Lihle Ngcobozi, about the state of governance in South Africa. They discuss the difficulty of accessing state institutions in rural communities, the administrative nightmare that prospective students face when dealing with NSFAS, the lack of good governance in the Eastern Cape, and the myth of South African exceptionalism. They also talk about Lihle's role in the #FeesMustFall movement, the tradeoffs between activism and making a living, the shortage of young leaders in South Africa, and the growing culture of conspicuous consumption among South Africa's youth. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Lihle Ngcobozi is a lecturer on Public Governance, Public Policy, and Gendered Approaches to Development. She is the author of “Mothers of the Nation: Manyano Women in South Africa”, a book that explores the intersection between the black church, liberation theologies, as well as an African feminist analysis of the public sphere in South Africa. She has worked as a senior research consultant in varied Ministries where she has been responsible for policy drafting, policy framework development, as well as providing early evidence-based research for policy positions. Twitter Book Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed

John is Co-founder and President of the Center for Economic Accountability, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization working to educate Americans on the harmful and wasteful nature of economic development subsidies. Prior to starting the CEA, John was Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Michigan's free-market public policy think tank. Before working in public policy, John spent two decades in private-sector agency and corporate roles where his clients often included economic development entities and programs. Discussion Links:Center for Economic AccountabilityEconomic Development Incentives: Fostering Productive or Unproductive EntrepreneurshipEvaluating State and Local Business IncentivesMaking Sense of Incentives: Taming Business Incentives to Promote ProsperityFollow the CEA on Twitter @AccountableEconFollow John on Twitter @johnmoz More about the Archbridge Institute: https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/ArchbridgeInst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Archbridge

Formal apartheid was abolished decades ago, yet rampant inequality remains a salient feature of South African society. Poor leadership, corruption, and cadre deployment are often cited as the reasons for the ANC's failure to make progress in that regard. While one can acknowledge these factors, one legacy of apartheid that is often overlooked is its spatial legacy. Civil engineering may be value-neutral in theory, but those who design the plans are rarely free from ideology. In this episode of The TK Show, civil engineer and former public servant, Gundo Maswime, joins TK to discuss the lasting effects of infrastructure designed by the previous regime, the need to get more civil engineers to join the public sector, and the importance of preparing the next generation of civil engineers to understand the socio-political context in which they operate. --- TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TKPooe7 --- Gundo Vhusani Maswime graduated with a B.Sc. Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Public Policy before completing an MPA (Public Infrastructure Management) with the University of Pretoria. He worked as a consulting engineer designing and supervising building and civil projects. He completed a diploma in Project Management, and a certificate in public procurement before joining the public sector. After 10 years in the public sector, he left an executive director position to commence his PhD in Civil Engineering with the University of Cape Town. He was recently appointed as a lecturer in the Department of Civil engineering where he is also conducting research in public infrastructure policy framework focusing on planning, procurement, contract management, program management and maintenance management. Twitter: https://twitter.com/GMaswime --- Follow us on Social Media: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2u46Mdy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discourse-za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discourseza/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/discourseza  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discourseza/   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2V5ckEM Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2UILooX Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2vlBwaG RSS feed: https://bit.ly/2VwsTsy   Intro Animation by Cath Theo - http://www.cuzimcath.co.za/

In each episode of the "Let's talk economy!" series, we kept coming back to the concept of Policy Making. So we decided, why not dive a little deeper? And to help us better understand the concept, we had an elaborate and a fun filled conversation with Ankshita Di! She is pursuing her Masters in Local Economic Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Prior to this, she worked for Samriddhi Foundation - an independent public policy think tank in Nepal - wherein she handled a dual portfolio as a Research and Communications Officer. She regularly wrote op-eds and produced researches/policy briefs that promoted alternative outlooks on contemporary political-economic debates in Nepal. Her interests lie in the area of regional development, inclusive growth and entrepreneurship. This episode is all about what Policy Making is, why it's so important, and also, how these same Policies keep failing in Nepal! Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments below! ________________________________________________________________________ Our sponsor for the episode Coffee 8848: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_8848/ ________________________________________________________________________ Connect with Ankshita Chaudhary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankshiita/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ankshita.chaudhary ___________________________________________________________________________ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DhikichyauThePodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhikichyauthepodcast/ We're also on Tiktok now: https://www.tiktok.com/@dhikichyauthepodcast?lang=en ___________________________________________________________________________ Content Disclaimer: The thoughts, opinions, and ideas expressed in this podcast are based on the speakers and are not intended to hurt the sentiments of any individuals, organizations, religion or beliefs. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. "

In this episode of The TK Show, TK is joined by academic Odile Mackett. They discuss the burden faced by women in the labour market, the difficulty in implementing Western policies in Africa, the tension between freedom and security, and the South African social contract. --- TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University’s Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TKPooe7 --- Odile Mackett is a lecturer and PhD candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand’s School of Governance. Her PhD research focuses on the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda and gender equality in the labour market. Other research interests include social security, household composition and the labour market. Odile is an associate editor for the African Review of Economics and Finance as well as an associate member of the Pan-African Scientific Research Council. Website: https://odilemackett.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/OdileMackett  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/odile-mackett-a37b6752/ --- Follow us on Social Media: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2u46Mdy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discourse-za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discourseza/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/discourseza  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discourseza/   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2V5ckEM Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2UILooX Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2vlBwaG RSS feed: https://bit.ly/2VwsTsy Intro Animation by Cath Theo - http://www.cuzimcath.co.za/

In this episode of the TK Show, TK Pooe and Frank Lekaba have a wide-ranging conversation about South Africa’s role on the continent. Is South Africa a hegemon? How well did Cyril Ramaphosa fare as chair of the African Union? What is South Africa’s foreign policy? TK and Frank also take a look at the domestic political landscape, and ponder whether Herman Mashaba is South Africa’s Donald Trump. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University’s Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Frank Lekaba is a lecturer of Political Science and International Relations at the North-West University. He holds a Master of Social Sciences in International Relations, and is currently a Doctoral candidate at the University of Johannesburg. Prior to joining academia, he was a researcher at the Africa Institute of South Africa, a programme of the Human Sciences Research Council. His research interests are in the area of peacebuilding, African Affairs, transformation of global governance institutions, and South Africa's foreign policy. --- Follow us on Social Media: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2u46Mdy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discourseza/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/discourseza  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discourseza/   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2V5ckEM Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2UILooX Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2vlBwaG RSS feed: https://bit.ly/2VwsTsy

10 November 2020

 Online seminar Overview: The rapid and emergency purchases to address the global pandemic, has exposed vulnerabilities in procurement systems that were already prone to fraud and corruption. Significant amounts of money have been flowing through global financial systems in the form of debt relief, loans from multilateral institutions and government stimulus packages with a reduction of oversight in emergency and fast-tracked public procurement procedures. This webinar is part of an SME acceleration research project which aims to examine the local and national governance mind sets regarding work ethics, accountability, corruption, entitlement, and Local Economic Development oversight. It also aims to assess the capacity of national governments and local economies to facilitate effective smart globally competitive African SME's in the post COVID-19 era. South Korea is relevant to this critical study as it maintains a strong record of SME growth, and has remained a constructive development partner to the African continent. PROGRAM CHAIR: Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller, Human Sciences Research Council OPENING AND WELCOME Professor Aggrey Ambali, Director, Technical Cooperation and Program Funding, African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for African Development ACADEMIC ADDRESS Professor Sope Williams-Elegbe, University of Stellenbosch KEYNOTE ADDRESS H.E. Dr. Jong-dae Park, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to South Africa SCHOLARS PANEL: Chair: Francis Ikome, Chief of the Regional Integration Section, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Professor Jaehoon Lee Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Advocate Gary Pienaar Human Sciences Research Council CLOSING REMARKS: Mrs Florence Nazare, Head of Technical Cooperation and Partnerships, African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for African Development For more information: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/events/seminars/impact-corruption-on-sme-growth-in-africa

In the midst of this global pandemic, outsmarting disaster has never been more important. Preparation, resources, and support are necessary to protect those small businesses that are the most vulnerable. Gurbax Sahota, President and CEO of the California Association of Local Economic Development, is here to share the part she has to play in disaster preparedness and lifting up the economy of local communities.  With more than 16 years of experience in economic development, Gurbax is the backbone of CALED, which has grown to over 800 members, representing cities, counties, state and federal agencies, economic development corporations, and the private sector. CALED, through its own programs and through its management of the California Academy for Economic Development, provides professional training to economic development professionals.  More from Gurbax Sahota: Visit CALED’s website Learn more about the Outsmart Disaster campaign  Connect on LinkedIn *Tell us what hack you're applying to YOUR business in the review section of Apple Podcasts and we'll give you and your biz a shout out in an upcoming episode! *If there is a specific resource you would like to see on covid19biztools.com you can reach us HERE. *Thank you for listening and please share the show or an episode you love with someone who might need it during this challenging time. We believe that when you succeed we all succeed, so let’s share the knowledge and resources!

Join in as Gurbax Sahota of CALED shares great ideas on how to assist with businesses pivoting during this time, accessing data for business decisions, if but for agreements are right for your economic development organization and how activities are essential to the story we tell as economic development directors. If you want to learn more about the Tuolumne County opportunity, go to www.selecttuolumne.com

In these troubling times, the Talking Transformation Podcast team remains committed to bringing you conversations from South Africa and beyond. We continue to speak with professionals working around the globe and ask them to share their perspectives and insights into the cities they are operating from. Heading up the University of Cape Town's Urban Real Estate Unit (URERU), Professor François Viruly is closing in on securing a co-host slot as he re-joins the conversation to discuss the economic impacts and challenges implied by SA’s extended lockdown and the continued uncertainty: what can government and industry collectively do to work together and bring greater certainty to the future? We revisit some of the themes from Diary Entry 3 and cover new territory relating to COIVD-19’s impact on the property and business sectors . We welcome the input of Ashraf Adam and the wealth of knowledge he has developed whilst serving the public sector. Presently he is the CEO at Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA). His extensive CV covers global, national, provincial and municipal institutions and he holds strong views and convictions which are frequently shared via the conventional and social media platforms. His recent article in The Herald titled “Our Chance to Press the Reset Button” made for very fascinating reading and we invited him to share those views and what led him to his conclusions in this episode. The role of Local Economic Development units in municipalities; the strength and weaknesses of our institutions here in South Africa; and the impact of an economic downturn on municipal efficiency and revenue collection: all are considered in this extended episode. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and welcome feedback via twitter @talkingtransfo1 Recorded 15th April 2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talking-transformation-po/message

Brett and TK review the last 12 months to gain an understanding of the political landscape prior to the lockdown. How has the ANC performed since the elections? Why is the EFF losing relevance? Then they delve into the ANC’s handling of the current pandemic while asking the question: Can one set of policies work in a country with townships and golf estates? --- Brett Thompson is the co-creator of Digital Discourse ZA, and a long-time animal advocate. He is an armchair economist and political pundit, with a background in finance and economics. He is committed to advancing the interests of animals and is working at market-orientated solutions to achieving freedom for all sentient beings. You can follow him on Twitter at @brettvthompson. Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettvthompson --- Kagiso “TK” Pooe is a Senior lecturer at North-West University’s Public Administration and Governance programme, and a public policy analyst focusing on Local Economic Development and Government Institutional Planning. Prior to joining academia, he worked as a policy research consultant at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and as a researcher for the Integrated Development Planning Unit at the Sedibeng District Municipality. You can follow him on Twitter at @TKPooe7. Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkpooe7 --- Follow us on Social Media: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2u46Mdy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitaldiscourseza/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/discourseza  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitaldiscourseza/   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2V5ckEM Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2UILooX Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2vlBwaG RSS feed: https://bit.ly/2VwsTsy

Terry L. Clower is Northern Virginia Chair and Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University. He is also director of GMU's Center for Regional Analysis. The Center provides economic and public policy research services to sponsors in the private, non-profit and public sectors. Prior to joining GMU, he was director for the Center for Economic Development and Research at the University of North Texas. Dr. Clower has authored or co-authored over 170 articles, book chapters, and research reports reflecting experience in economic and community development, economic and fiscal impact analysis, housing, transportation, land use planning, and economic forecasting. His scholarly articles have appeared in Economic Development Quarterly; Urban Studies; Economic Development Review; Regional Studies, Regional Science; the Australasian Journal of Regional Studies; Regional Studies Regional Science, Sustaining Regions; and Applied Research in Economic Development. His most recent publication is the textbook Globalization, Planning and Local Economic Development with Prof. Andrew Beer (Taylor-Francis, London). Dr. Clower received a B.S. in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University in 1982, a M.S. in Applied Economics from the University of North Texas in 1992 and a Ph.D. in Information Sciences from the University of North Texas in 1997 specializing in information policy issues and the use of information resources.

(00:00) Local News Chat: Neighborhood Safety & Battle on Bago (18:57) Your Take on the Impact of Economic Development Projects (38:43) Update on Economic Development Efforts in Greenville (57:00) Reactions to Primary Results & Setting Stage for April (89:32) The Takeaway: Can Proportionality Improve Democracy?

In this episode of Digital Discourse ZA, Brett Thompson and TK Pooe break down the 2019 election results. Who were the winners and losers? Is populism on the rise? They also look ahead to what the next steps for the newly elected president will be. Will Mr Ramaphosa have the support of his party? What balances of power need to be considered when choosing the cabinet? Who will be the deputy president — and how much does it matter? --- Brett Thompson is the co-creator of Digital Discourse ZA, and a long-time animal advocate. He is an armchair economist and political pundit, with a background in finance and economics. He is committed to advancing the interests of animals and is working at market-orientated solutions to achieving freedom for all sentient beings. You can follow him on Twitter at @brettvthompson. Twitter: https://twitter.com/brettvthompson --- Kagiso “TK” Pooe is a lecturer at North-West University’s Public Administration and Governance programme, and a public policy analyst focusing on Local Economic Development and Government Institutional Planning. Prior to joining academia, he worked as a policy research consultant at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and as a researcher for the Integrated Development Planning Unit at the Sedibeng District Municipality. You can follow him on Twitter at @TKPooe7. Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkpooe7 --- Follow us on Social Media: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2u46Mdy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitaldiscourseza/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/discourseza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitaldiscourseza/   Email us at digitaldiscourseza@gmail.com

Rhodes Music Radio — For the past three episodes the team has been focussing on the different problems in Makhanda, but all these problems have a common denominator- municipal failure. In episode four Kgaogelo Makgoba speaks to Amanda Nhlaki and the director of Makhanda’s Local Economic Development and Planning, Riana Meiring. In episode five, Kgaogelo speaks to Sue Maclennan, editor of Grocotts Mail and Director of Local Economic Development and Planning, Riana Meiring, about the issues facing Makhanda Municipality and potential solutions for these issues which have led to the breakdown in Makhanda’s infrastructure.

In this episode, we chat with Stephanie Gamauf who is leading two workshops with our friends from Stir To Action that explore how could create coworking spaces that are relevant to local economic development. Stephanie is a Community Organiser based in Brixton and Head of Partnerships at the Brixton Impact Hub, where she leads on programmes to support local economic growth. Her background is in international development and participatory democracy. In the past, she has been involved in community capacity building projects with NGOs and UN programmes in Mexico and Kenya. Coworking 2.0: Community Spaces For Social Action Dates & Locations: Price:£75 Times:10AM-4PM London 24 November 2018 - Space4 Finsbury Park Book Now Bristol, 16 March 2019 Book Now * Low-Income Price: £50 Book Now Workshop details How can we create coworking spaces that are relevant to local economic development? What is needed for these spaces to effectively support community business and be part of a movement for social change instead of gentrification? With a majority of coworking spaces situated in urban box parks and financial districts, their communities are primarily white, middle-class and increasingly isolated from the socio-economic challenges faced by citizens in surrounding neighbourhoods. Drawing from some of the most successful examples of community organising, this workshop equips you with a et of concrete steps to build bridges between entrepreneurship and development, and offers tools for the building of inclusive and meaningful communities. ‍ What To Expect ‍ — Coworking in a gentrification context. — Community Management vs Community Organising: Understanding the difference. — Becoming part of a local business ecosystem: New approaches to partnership-building. — Creating a culture of mutual aid. ‍‍What I'll Leave With: — Basic principles of community organising. — A neighbourhood map of local organisations. — Strategies for targeted outreach and culture setting. — Strategies for building peer-to-peer business support. ‍Who It's For: — Social business coaches and consultants. — Facilitators and organisers. — Founders and members of co-working spaces.

In this episode, we chat with Stephanie Gamauf who is leading two workshops with our friends from Stir To Action that explore how could create coworking spaces that are relevant to local economic development. Stephanie is a Community Organiser based in Brixton and Head of Partnerships at the Brixton Impact Hub, where she leads on programmes to support local economic growth. Her background is in international development and participatory democracy. In the past, she has been involved in community capacity building projects with NGOs and UN programmes in Mexico and Kenya. Coworking 2.0: Community Spaces For Social Action Dates & Locations: Price:£75 Times:10AM-4PM London 24 November 2018 - Space4 Finsbury Park Book Now Bristol, 16 March 2019 Book Now * Low-Income Price: £50 Book Now Workshop details How can we create coworking spaces that are relevant to local economic development? What is needed for these spaces to effectively support community business and be part of a movement for social change instead of gentrification? With a majority of coworking spaces situated in urban box parks and financial districts, their communities are primarily white, middle-class and increasingly isolated from the socio-economic challenges faced by citizens in surrounding neighbourhoods. Drawing from some of the most successful examples of community organising, this workshop equips you with a et of concrete steps to build bridges between entrepreneurship and development, and offers tools for the building of inclusive and meaningful communities. ‍ What To Expect ‍ — Coworking in a gentrification context. — Community Management vs Community Organising: Understanding the difference. — Becoming part of a local business ecosystem: New approaches to partnership-building. — Creating a culture of mutual aid. ‍‍What I'll Leave With: — Basic principles of community organising. — A neighbourhood map of local organisations. — Strategies for targeted outreach and culture setting. — Strategies for building peer-to-peer business support. ‍Who It's For: — Social business coaches and consultants. — Facilitators and organisers. — Founders and members of co-working spaces.

Courtney Hendricson, CERC’s VP of Municipal Services, shares the CERC definition of local economic development – retention, expansion, attraction, and creation. Learn ways that a town’s elected officials can be doing all four economic development components within the context of community character.

Mash 'play' for a personal crash-course in local economic development -- with high-value tools, tips and insider knowledge -- in this special, extended episode featuring a couple of pros who know both sides of the business -- public and private -- and where they can pair up to make a difference for cities and towns of any size. It's important to recognize that economic development isn't just one thing. It can take one of many directions, each with its own terrain and set of tools for positive outcomes. Our expert guests, Mac McCarley and Ron Kimble -- among spotlight speakers at the League's recent CityVision 2016 conference, where the bulk of this episode was recorded -- break it down for us and offer hugely important know-how. Anyone can learn from this episode, whether you're a locally elected official, a town administrator or resident curious about what all goes into business recruitment or downtown development. Don't miss this one. Show notes: Ron Kimble - http://charlottenc.gov/CityManager/AboutUs/Pages/Interim%20City%20Manager%20Ron%20Kimble.aspx Mac McCarley - http://www.parkerpoe.com/attorneys/dewitt-f-mccarley CityVision 2016 coverage - https://www.nclm.org/PROGRAMS-SERVICES/PUBLICATIONS/LINCED-IN/2016/Pages/default.aspx?issue=38 Followup notes from Episode 10: New report/manual, 11/16, "Selecting Trees to Grow in Cities" - http://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/compass/2016/11/03/selecting-trees-to-grow-in-cities/ CityLab article, "The Big Green Payoff From Bigger Urban Forests" - http://www.citylab.com/design/2016/10/the-big-green-payoff-from-bigger-urban-forests/505913/ Smithsonian.com, "Why Public Health Researchers Are Looking to Urban Trees" - http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-public-health-researchers-are-looking-urban-trees-180960985/?no-ist Governing article, "Phoenix's Ambitious Plan to Beat the Desert Heat" - http://www.governing.com/topics/transportation-infrastructure/gov-phoenix-shade.html

Preview of Episode 11, all about local economic development tools and how to negotiate with business prospects.

From the session on "Applied Economics," presented at the Austrian Economics Research Conference. Recorded 22 March 2013 at the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. Full paper title: "Success from Satisficing and Imitation: Entrepreneurs’ Location Choice and Implication of Heuristics for Local Economic Development".

Want to see local economies grow nationwide? Get the giant telecom and cable companies out of the way! David Cay Johnston, nationally acclaimed investigative journalist and author of THE FINE PRINT, lays out in stark detail how communities’ economic development is crippled by incumbents’ obstruction and anti-competitive practices. He also discusses how communities, small telephone companies, local providers and WISPs can fight back. Mr. Johnston is well known for shining a bright light on monopoly conditions in broadband and other industries that constantly rip off consumers. He explains for listeners the latest state legislative (and FCC) efforts that AT&T and other big incumbents are waging to get released from their responsibility to serve rural areas. He offers steps to counter this new twist on shortchanging those communities.

In this episode, we present a conversation that was recorded at mesopartner's Summer Academy on Local Economic Development. Jim Tanburn shares his views on the topic of "local enabling environment" -- what it is, and what can be done to promote it. Jim is an international consultant who specialises in private sector development. He also administrates the Donor Committee's website, www.businessenvironment.org.

Christian Schoen interviews Jonathan Mitchell about the relationship between the pro-poor tourism approach and local economic development. 

Why has Local Economic Development received so much attention in recent years, both by local actors and by national governments?