Private finance and economic development - City and regional investment - Introduction

This book presents the findings of a Forum of Cities and Regions conference that took place in London in July 2002 in collaboration with the London Development Agency, Greater London Enterprise and the City of London Corporation and subsequent follow-up work. The book explores how various cities and regions in OECD countries are using the instruments they have available to draw private money into economic development, and tackles the difficult issue of what might be transferred between them in terms of best practices. By identifying, comparing and assessing some of the emerging tools and instruments in OECD countries, this book aims to provide advice and inspiration to cities and regions seeking to leverage private finance in their own economic development efforts.