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How local government councillors can support economic development

How local government councillors can support economic development

This post explores the ways local government councillors can support economic development. Local governments play an important role in the local economy. While professional staff can guide and advise councils, elected local councillors make the final decisions. My Place Matters (powered by Publicus) has produced a short guide on how

Improving the local business environment

Creating a better local business environment (Part 3): Options for reform

Improving the local business environment This post looks at how local governments can improve the local business environment. Local reforms will improve the conditions for business and economic growth. Local governments are at the frontline of the economic growth agenda. While national and state governments set the broader conditions, it

Assess the local business environment

Creating a better local business environment (Part 2): What to measure

How to assess the local business environment In this post I examine the ways to assess the local business environment and improve it. In the first post in this series I described the role of local government in supporting local business growth and the importance of a business environment that

Local government creates better business environments

Creating a better local business environment (Part 1): The role of local government

How local governments create better business environments for SMEs In this post, I look at how local government can create better business environments. How local government can influence the decisions of businesspeople to invest and create jobs Local government is often overlooked as a critical arena for microeconomic reforms. Local