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Local economic development: theoretical perspectives

open access: yes, 2021
Economic growth and wellbeing are often considered issues to be addressed by central government action and policies. However, economic downturns in a context of globalisation have shown how localities are differently exposed to macroeconomic fluctuations
Ferrario
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Institutional roles and the implementation of Local Economic Development, Kasese District, Uganda

open access: yesAfrica’s Public Service Delivery & Performance Review, 2017
The study examined the relationship between institutional roles and the implementation of Local Economic Development (LED) in Uganda, taking Kasese District as a case study. The study objectives were to examine how technical roles, political roles, Civil
Giles Kahika, Gerald K. Karyeija
doaj   +1 more source

Prediction of Surface Topography Parameters in Direct Laser Interference Patterning of Stainless Steel Using Infrared Monitoring and Convolutional Neural Networks

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study presents an infrared monitoring approach for direct laser interference patterning (DLIP) combined with a convolutional neural network (CNN). Thermal emission data captured during structuring are used to predict surface topography parameters.
Lukas Olawsky   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Productivity‐Driven Optimization of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Parameters for IN718 Superalloy: Process Control, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates how optimizing laser power, scanning speed, and hatching distance in laser powder bed fusion can boost the productivity of Inconel 718 manufacturing by up to 29% while maintaining mechanical integrity. The work delivers a validated process window and cost–time analysis, offering industry‐ready guidelines for efficient additive ...
Amir Behjat   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

From lip-service to service delivery in local Economic development: Guidelines to set up an agency for action

open access: yesJournal of Economic and Financial Sciences, 2014
The Constitution of South Africa imposes a burden on municipalities to engage in local economic development. Municipal local economic development practitioners are often in doubt regarding the various mechanisms available to them to implement local ...
Marius Venter
doaj   +1 more source

A Simplified Laminar Flow Model for the Pultrusion of Glass Fiber/Polyethylene Terephthalate Commingled Yarns

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
A simplified thermoplastic pultrusion model is developed to predict thermal fields in glass fiber/polyethylene terephthalate (GF/PET) composites with reduced computational cost. By combining effective material homogenization, validation against literature data, and Gaussian‐process‐based optimization, the study reveals how heating limits, pulling speed,
Elder Soares   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Oregon strategic plan for economic development: committee reports

open access: yes, 1988
General strategy -- Economic climate -- Education & workforce -- International trade -- State/local partnerships -- Small business -- Agriculture -- Biotechnology -- Film & video -- Forest products -- High technology -- Metals -- Plastics -- Services ...

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Creative and Cultural Industries in Urban Revitalization: A Practice Based Handbook

open access: yes, 2020
The cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are one of the fastest growing sectors globally. Many local governments across the world have also recognised how the CCIs can directly and indirectly contribute to place-based revitalisation efforts, helping ...
Inter-American Development Bank
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Identifying Critical Infrastructure for Local Economic Development in Rapidly Growing Small Towns

open access: yesEkuilibrium: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidan Ilmu Ekonomi
Brebes Regency, Indonesia, exhibits significant economic growth but also the highest poverty rate in Pekalongan Residency, indicating uneven development.
Catur Raharjo Febrayanto   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Conceptual Framework to Understand Households’ Energy Consumption

open access: yesEnergies, 2019
Households’ energy consumption has received a lot of attention in debates on urban sustainability and housing policy due to its possible consequences for climate change. In Europe, the residential sector accounts for roughly one third of the energy
Véronique Vasseur   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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