Research Proposal - Local/Regional Economic Development and Regeneration
PhD Research Proposal
PhD Research Proposal
22 March 2013 Local/Regional Economic Development and Regeneration
Having in mind that devolution opens up scope for a widening of economic disparities among the UK’s regions, I would like to explore mechanisms and policy solutions that the government needs to reinvent in order to secure UK-wide minimum standards. There is a growing consensus that a more nuanced strategy is needed which combines the decentralizing drive of devolution with a renewed role of the central government. Though, in order to achieve economic prosperity careful approach should be targeted on the differential policy needs of different places. Plus, there is a widespread sense that the forms of decentralization proposed for the English regions are too limited to have any larger impact. Throughout this research I would aim to identify gaps and deficits in English Regional governance and recommend solutions for addressing these challenges.
My background in economic development of deprived areas across Western Balkans, gained through leadership in international organizations recommends me highly for PhD research. The expertise which I developed is based mainly on the UK experience and models of business incubators and energy efficiency schemes aiming to enhance sustainable development. Therefore, I was working on transferring this experience and know-how to Montenegrin municipalities supporting entrepreneurs to develop ideas for generating income and increasing employment, thus contributing to better economic performances. I was involved in matching their proposals with funding opportunities such as USAID Community Revitalization – Economic programme, monitoring of projects and ensuring that regional disparities are reduced through these initiatives.
Apart from the experience at the project level, I also had a chance to analyse various economic policy solutions of the government and their implications on
PhD Research Proposal
22 March 2013 Local/Regional Economic Development and Regeneration
Having in mind that devolution opens up scope for a widening of economic disparities among the UK’s regions, I would like to explore mechanisms and policy solutions that the government needs to reinvent in order to secure UK-wide minimum standards. There is a growing consensus that a more nuanced strategy is needed which combines the decentralizing drive of devolution with a renewed role of the central government. Though, in order to achieve economic prosperity careful approach should be targeted on the differential policy needs of different places. Plus, there is a widespread sense that the forms of decentralization proposed for the English regions are too limited to have any larger impact. Throughout this research I would aim to identify gaps and deficits in English Regional governance and recommend solutions for addressing these challenges.
My background in economic development of deprived areas across Western Balkans, gained through leadership in international organizations recommends me highly for PhD research. The expertise which I developed is based mainly on the UK experience and models of business incubators and energy efficiency schemes aiming to enhance sustainable development. Therefore, I was working on transferring this experience and know-how to Montenegrin municipalities supporting entrepreneurs to develop ideas for generating income and increasing employment, thus contributing to better economic performances. I was involved in matching their proposals with funding opportunities such as USAID Community Revitalization – Economic programme, monitoring of projects and ensuring that regional disparities are reduced through these initiatives.
Apart from the experience at the project level, I also had a chance to analyse various economic policy solutions of the government and their implications on