All articles tagged with #regional development
Andy Burnham, the likely Labour leader and former Manchester mayor, pledges a 'circuit-breaker' to devolve powers to local leaders, create a No. 10 North office in Manchester to oversee regional development, and enact a 10-year plan called 'Manchesterism' that combines public and private investment in transport, housing and utilities to spur growth countrywide, aiming to rebalance power away from London.
Burnham uses a Manchester speech to push a 10-year regional devolution agenda, giving mayors more control over housing, welfare and budgets to raise living standards and spur growth across the UK; the plan draws private-sector attention for specifics on taxation and energy, while Tory rivals push for concrete Westminster scrutiny and there is no chancellor named yet.
A federal report provides insights into the challenges faced by Dubuque airport, highlighting issues and potential areas for improvement in regional transportation infrastructure.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has emphasized the need to address the country's food shortage as a "serious political issue" during a recent political bureau meeting, urging for improvements in economic development and living standards. Despite increased trade with China, the food situation in North Korea remains challenging. Kim also called for swift changes to narrow the gaps between urban and rural areas through a new regional development policy, as the country continues to face economic pressure due to international sanctions and pandemic-related border restrictions.
The Biden administration has selected 31 regions as potential recipients of federal funding to establish tech hubs in overlooked areas across the United States. These hubs will focus on cutting-edge industries such as quantum computing, precision medicine, and clean energy. The regions will compete for a share of $500 million, with approximately five to 10 projects receiving up to $75 million each. The program aims to distribute science and technology funding beyond Silicon Valley and coastal regions, tapping into untapped pools of workers and economic resources. However, it remains to be seen if this approach will efficiently promote technological gains in more remote areas.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation officially establishing Central Jersey as a region, settling a long-standing debate. The region will include Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties, and will be promoted for its wineries, natural parks, and historical sites. The change aims to revitalize the tourism industry, which has declined by about 20% due to the pandemic. The bill will take effect in 90 days and is expected to attract visitors to Central Jersey's unique attractions and experiences.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Singapore and Malaysia to work together to resist bloc conflict and focus on regional development and strategic autonomy in separate talks with their leaders. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned of "unpredictable and serious consequences" in comparing Ukraine and Taiwan.