Economic development
Briefing paper
Critical materials for the 21st Century Indo-Pacific
This report examines how governments and businesses in the Indo-Pacific can respond to the critical materials challenge. It analyses the economic, social, environmental and geopolitical challenges facing critical materials, and identifies strategies for developing 21st Century value-chains that more effectively meet the needs of both producers and consumers.
Report
Growing cities that work for all: a capability-based approach to regional economic competitiveness
Although today’s U.S. labor market is strong and unemployment is low, many working-age American remain marginalized. As communities across the country grapple with the challenges of an ever-evolving labor market, this report provides a framework for local leaders to grow good jobs through industrial development strategies that are based on their regions’ unique capabilities.
Briefing paper
Similar patterns? Chinese aid to island countries in the Pacific and the Caribbean
By providing a comparative analysis of these two island regions, the authors aim to further understanding of Chinese aid in the Pacific and shed light on the current debates on Chinese aid modalities, motives and impact.
Report
Despite the odds: Timor-Leste’s quest to avoid a debt trap dilemma and achieve democratic stability
This paper details how Dilli might opt to confront some of its most sizable challenges—whether in terms of providing sustainable economic growth, pursuing democratic consolidation, or in fending off some of the more predatory trade policies of its larger neighbors.
Report
Government response to the Eleventh Report of Session 2017–19 of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee inquiry into high streets and town centres in 2030
This is the government's response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s report on on high streets and town centres.