Business Environments|Economic Development|Entrepreneurial Places|Innovation|Job Creation|Local Government|Public Policy|Regional Development|Sustainable Communities

Introducing MyPlaceMatters

November 6, 2019
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MyPlaceMatters: A One-Stop Resource for Place-Based Economic Development I am thrilled to announce the launch of a new website. MyPlaceMatters is a resource for anyone working in local and regional areas to develop the economy, create jobs and improve the quality of life. Where we live, work, invest, and grow affects who we are. It…

Business Environments|Regulatory Reform

New video: business environment reform

September 11, 2018
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I am pleased to be able to share this video I worked on for the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS_fgLT-Mh0 I have been working with the DCED for a number of years and, in particular, providing support to its Business Environment Working Group. The DCED has some great resources available on business environment…

Business Environments|Private Sector Development

Supporting Local and Regional Business Environment Reforms

December 15, 2016
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I’m very happy to share with you the link to this new resource from the Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED). This Annex has just been published (December 2016). It contributes to the Donor Guidance on Supporting Business Environment Reform and focuses on how donor and development agencies can support business environment reforms at local and regional levels.…