Economic Development
Economic development is the motivation behind many place branding initiatives. The following articles explore economic development theory and practice, and provide expert insights into trends, challenges and the daily work of economic development professionals.
Dariel Curren on the Benefits of EDO-DMO Collaboration and Smart Place Branding Initiatives
Dariel Curren of Development Councillors International in the U.S. discusses the future of talent attraction, economic development and tourism marketing.
Sirpa Tsimal on Switzerland’s Approach to FDI and the Power of Innovation
Sirpa Tsimal of Switzerland Global Enterprise on the future of IPA's and how innovation can help to attract foreign direct investment and talent.
Onur Eryüce on How City Diplomacy is Helping Izmir Build its Global Influence and Soft Power
Onur Eryüce on how Izmir in Turkey is practicing city diplomacy, and the benefits of open data and collaboration among cities for strengthening urban sustainable development.
Fred Kent on Innovative Placemaking, Public Spaces and Community Well-Being
Fred Kent on the need to build and strengthen the social fabric of communities by designing public spaces that bring people together and hence boost the local economy.
Why Switzerland? Patrik Wermelinger on Investment Promotion and How the Country Became World’s Leading Innovation Location
Why Switzerland? Patrik Wermelinger shares how Switzerland Global Enterprise promotes the country as a vibrant hub for innovative businesses and what makes Switzerland so successful as innovation location.
Why Fribourg? Jerry Krattiger on the Region’s Business Resiliency and Focus on Bioeconomy and Industry 4.0
Jerry Krattiger of Fribourg Development Agency explains why Fribourg is a world-class destination for business investment, and how it is expanding its focus on bioeconomy and Industry 4.0.