Geoeconomics



Green Knowledge Economy Action Plan for Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole MAA Partnership presented to DCLG. Mark Hepworth presentation described as a ‘tour de force’. The MAA Board has now formally adopted the Green Knowledge Economy framework and programmes for its sub-regional strategy.

Bournemouth University to launch its new Centre for the Green Knowledge Economy based on Geoeconomics’ report for the MAA in April 2010.  Mark Hepworth has been appointed a Visiting Professor at the new Centre and will work with the BU team to develop the GKE paradigm as a framework for technological, organisational and social innovation.

Sarah Forster is working with CGAP to develop a guide on how microfinance donors and investors can support savings mobilization. Savings is the most neglected financial service available to the poor.  The guide is expected to be a useful tool in helping expand poor people's access to savings services.

Taunton’s draft economic development strategy based on the Green Knowledge Economy paradigm was completed in January.  This is the UK’s first local economic development strategy which applies the GKE “green and grow” framework. Geoeconomics worked in partnership with Taunton’s economic development team led by Philip Sharratt.

Berkshire Economic Strategy Board has commissioned Geoeconomics to refresh its vision for Britain’s leading sub-regional economy outside London.  Mark Hepworth is interviewing business leaders and policy makers from across Berkshire and its six local authorities to create a new vision and recommend future strategic directions.

Geoeconomics will prepare a local economic assessment for the London Borough of Bexley. The assessment will follow DCLG Guidance and provide an opportunity for Bexley to create a powerful evidence base for its economic development activity, in the context of the Mayor’s new spatial and economic development strategies for Outer London and the Thames Gateway. 

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