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Session Five and Six - Workbook Module: Local Economic Development
REFERENCES
AND FURTHER READINGS
5.1
Local Economic Development Readings
This appendix was created to provide additional sources of information related to local economic development. The organizations listed below are resources that can be very useful throughout the development process. Some of the sites are U.S. and EU organizations, but a large number are international organizations, specializing in international issues and problems. CIPE - Center for International Private Enterprise (http://www.cipe.org/): CIPE tries to build and strengthen democracy around the globe through the promotion of private enterprise, market-oriented reform, and legal, regulatory and business institutions. To do this, CIPE matches funds with a variety of local institutions. CIPE's institutional network and results-based strategy give it a unique edge in delivering change and reform during this critical era of consolidation for democracy and market-oriented systems. CUED - Council for Urban Economic Development (http://www.cued.org): CUED is a non-profit membership organization committed to the economic development and revitalization of cities around the world. It is recognized as the premier economic development organization serving local economic development professionals from both the public and private sectors. EBRD - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (http://www.ebrd.com/): EBRD was established to foster the transition towards market-oriented economies and to promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in the central and eastern European countries committed to and applying fundamental principles of multiparty democracy, pluralism and market economics. They encourage co-financing and foreign direct investment from the private and public sectors, helps to mobilize domestic capital, and provides technical cooperation in relevant areas. EU - European Union (http://europa.eu.int/): This site provides information on the European Union and its institutions, policies and news. EURADA (http://www.eurada.org) - EURADA was created in 1991 to encourage exchanges of experience between members, share best practices in economic development, promote recognition of development agencies, participate in development and delivery of programs, reinforce and better organize technical cooperation, as well as assist development agencies. In 1998, some 150 development agencies active in 20 different countries contributed to EURADA. ICC - International Chamber of Commerce (http://www.iccwbo/org/): The ICC world business organization promotes international trade and investment; makes rules hat govern the conduct of business; and provides essential services. There are members from 63 national committees, 7000 member companies, and from over 130 countries. The members present ICC views to their governments and coordinate their membership to address the concerns of the business community. ICMA - International City/County Management Association (http://www.icma.org): ICMA is the professional and educational association for more than 8,000 appointed administrators and assistant administrators serving cities, counties, and other local governments, and regional entities around the world. Their purpose is to enhance the quality of local government through professional management and to support and assist professional local government administration. UNDP - United Nations Development Program (http://www.undp.org/): UNDP helps people in 174 countries and territories to help themselves, focusing on poverty elimination, environmental regeneration, job creation and the advancement of women. Their overarching mission is to achieve sustainable, human development, giving top priority to eliminating poverty and building capacity. USAID - United States Agency for International Development (http://www.info.usaid.gov): USAID is an independent government agency that provides economic development and humanitarian assistance to advance U.S. economics and political interests overseas. The World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org): The World Bank Group comprises five organizations: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The three components of the World Bank development strategy are: human development, environmentally sustainable development, and private sector development. Thanks to CUED for
contributing to this contact list. This list needs expanding to include
more relevant sites for developing economies. If you have any suggestions
please contact us through the course website.
There are a number of journals that are published that have LED content that is useful. Don't forget planning journals also have some interesting articles and also rural development journals. Some of these include: Business and
Economic Review, Columbia
Look out for this
web site: www.cyburbia.org
- it may be of use. www.planning.org
has good links too.
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