Many communities are taking steps to make the most of the opportunities offered by the digital economy. The NBN rollout is boosting efforts in this area. Regional Development Australia provided a community information series on...
How can regional and remote areas access training in economic development? Economic Development Australia (EDA) runs an innovative program that addresses this need. The Regional and Remote Area Training Program (RRATP) connects interested regional and...
Here is a great example of a metropolitan city quarterly economic report from Auckland City.
Here is an excellent example from Nelson, NZ. They have recently expanded their set of indicators to provide a more holistic view. See their report “Tracking the Nelson Region’s Economic Progress”
Minister Simon Crean says that "..embedding localism [is] key to turning challenges into competitive advantages"