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The Australian Business Foundation, in collaboration with CISCO Systems Inc, is delighted to host a workshop by Professor John Tomaney, Director of the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies, Newcastle University, UK.
 
Professor Tomaney will present the latest thinking from the OECD and the European Commission, to build on case studies from his paper for the Foundation, Place-Based Approaches to Regional Development: Global Trends and Australian Implications,and to tackle the issues of regional development using the principles of ‘smart specialisation’. Professor Tomaney points to a significant shift in regional policies internationally, focusing on forging opportunities for growth and wellbeing in all regions.  This shift is based on awakening local community strengths, particularly the innovation capabilities of businesses, the skills and know-how of people and the strength and adaptability of local institutions. 

The workshop is designed to assist regional business and civic leaders and policy makers appreciate and apply this wider approach to regional development that encompasses action on innovation and human capital, not just investment in infrastructure and subsidies.

We invite you to be part of the dialogue with Professor Tomaney and Australia’s leading figures from business, government and academia to discuss and develop strategies to make regions prosperous and sustainable.

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