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The State of the Region: Falling Behind and not Catching Up

Wed, 08 Nov

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Online Event via Zoom

Launch of our Annual Economic Monitor

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The State of the Region: Falling Behind and not Catching Up
The State of the Region: Falling Behind and not Catching Up

Time & Location

08 Nov 2023, 10:00 – 11:00

Online Event via Zoom

About the event

It is the Eastern Powerhouse’s first annual economic monitor for the region and provides a baseline for future assessment, with an analysis of the economy in the East of England and its performance in relation to other regions and nations in the UK. 

Speakers:

  • The Rt Hon Chloe Smith MP
  • Dr Adam Brown, Head of Cities & Regions, Cambridge Econometrics
  • Mark Morrin, Head of Research, ResPublica
  • Steven Lynch, Executive Director, Eastern Powerhouse (Chair)

Key discussion points: 

  • What are the most considerable challenges which the regional economy is facing? 
  • How does the East of England fare in relation to other regions and nations, when comparing GVA, wage growth, Foreign Direct Investment, and business opportunities? 
  • What are the East's comparative advantages, which can help bring further growth, if we have the right policies in place? 
  • Which sectors can provide an optimistic outlook for the East, with appropriate investment?

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