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This internationalisation strategy, first developed in 2013 and updated for 2016-19, broadens the scope of Greater Manchester's efforts to include exports, FDI, capital investment, civic/business links, academic links, marketing, tourism, talent attraction, culture, and education. It aims to provide better intelligence about key sectors and aligns with the activities of GM partners, as well as connecting opportunities within the Northern Powerhouse.
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Internationalisation Strategy • First developed 2013. • New Strategy for 2016–19. • Broader scope - Exports, FDI, Capital investment, Civic/Business links, Academic links, Marketing, Tourism, Talent attraction, Culture, Education. • Better intelligence about our key sectors. • Direct work programmes of GMCA, LEP, and MGC – also align with activities of GM partners. • Framework to connect opportunities of Northern Powerhouse.
How has GM Changed? • Devolution dividend (eg Health/ Social Care). • Wider opportunities through the Northern Powerhouse. • Strong knowledge networks across GM. • Key sectors and asset strength intelligence. • Foreign Capital Investment momentum. • Raised international profile – eg strategic relationships with China and UAE. • Increasing academicglobalisation opportunities
But… • GM is facing increased competition from other cities. • Need to be smarter to maintain competitive edge: • More joined up; • More forensic; • Exploit our niche advantages. • We need to… • Identify clear short term actions deliverable within strategy period • Identify medium term opportunities commenced within strategy period • Identify longer term opportunities
The Greater Manchester Offer KNOWLEDGE & NETWORKS MONEY & INVESTMENT • KEY BUSINESS SECTORS • Adv. Manufacturing • Life Science/Health • Digital Creative Tech • Energy / Low Carbon • Finance & Professional • Higher Education • Tourism PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE PLACE • Air connectivity