Key word: approach
This four-part primer introduces LED for USAID mission staff but is useful introduction for beginner’s too. It builds a conceptual understanding, gives successful strategies and case studies, and... ... read more
This paper compares five approaches to Local Economic Development (LED) that are currently being applied in Africa. These are the World Bank (WB), Local Economy (ECOLOC), International Labour... ... read more
This is the complete ECOLOC manual on planning an LED strategy through dialogue. The process starts from validating and prioritising the local economy assessment and proceeds stepwise to develop... ... read more
You are a practitioner in local or regional economic development. You work in or with government, a development agency, a business association,an NGO or a donor agency, and your task is to promote... ... read more
This handbook shares GTZ's experiences in cooperation with South African partner institutions. It describes the GTZ conceptual approach to Local and Regional Development. It includes their... ... read more
The authors argue that LED strategies are as likely to succeed in sub-Saharan Africa as in most other low- and middle-income countries. LED can thus be considered as a complement or an alternative... ... read more