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Key drivers of economic development in a metropolitan region

Key drivers of economic development in a metropolitan region. John Holden Deputy Director, Research. Why Greater Manchester matters. Metropolitan area and city region of Manchester. Commuting in Manchester. What has driven economic growth development?.

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Key drivers of economic development in a metropolitan region

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  1. Key drivers of economic development in a metropolitan region John Holden Deputy Director, Research

  2. Why Greater Manchester matters

  3. Metropolitan area and city region of Manchester

  4. Commuting in Manchester

  5. What has driven economic growth development? • Infrastructure development (airport, also orbital Motorway system, trams, rail improvements) • Higher education/R&D (University ‘merger’, health-related R&D) • Big ticket items, e,g. sport and media (Commonwealth games, BBC relocation) • City centre bomb and retail improvements • Commercial development, improved visitor/user facilities in city centre

  6. What role Governance? Focus on evidence-based decision making Continuity and ambition of leadership Strong public-private sector links Unique level of influence at national level (based on delivery record & discipline) Working with the grain of Government policy to deliver local priorities

  7. Thank you Any questions? Contact me: e: john.holden@neweconomymanchester.com t: 0161 237 4127 w: neweconomymanchester.com

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