Novel coronavirus’s regional economic impact
The economic impacts of coronavirus are already being felt in our regions. With this context in mind, it is important to recap some of the key channels through which regional economies are being affected.
Monthly Archives: February 2020
The value of cultural wellbeing
Inclusive economic development is about ensuring that nobody is left behind. Not only is culture important for giving people a sense of identity and inclusion, but culture can also play a more direct role in local development.
Less hui, more do-ey – please!
Over the summer break I was one of several economists asked to give our hopes for 2020. My response focussed solely on government action. I wanted to see less hui, more do-ey in 2020.
Upcoming training sessions in your area
During March, I will be presenting two courses at locations throughout the country. The courses will cover measuring wellbeing in the regions and how to incorporate wellbeing into applied decision-making frameworks. EDNZ’s World of Learning offers the most affordable, best value training for economic developers ever to be provided in New Zealand.