This broadcast first aired on Wednesday the 8th of May, 2024.  At a special outside broadcast at Careers Day Out 2024 at DECA, Shepparton.

One FM Presenter Plemo talks to Emma McColl from the Greater Shepparton City Council's Economic Development Department about the services they offer and how people can pursue a career with them.

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Emma McColl from the GSCC's Economic Development Dept. at Careers Day Out 2024

🎙️حلقة #51 من بودكاست برشوت16 وبشكل جديد! 

في هاي الحلقة بنلتقي مع أحمد فضل، مدير برامج في Village Capital، وبنحكي عن عملهم في دعم الاستثمار في الأثر وعالم الشركات الناشئة اللي بتسعى للتأثير والتطوير الاقتصادي. أحمد يمتلك خبرة كبيرة بدعم أكثر من 250 شركة ناشئة، وبيعمل في تطوير ودعم برامج التمكين الاقتصادي وبشاركنا شوية نصائح وحقائق عن:

الاستثمار في الأثر، والفرق بينه وبين العمل الخيري. 
ليش رياديي الأعمال بيكرهوا جمع التمويل؟
الفرق بين الشركات الجاهزة للاستثمار والشركات المؤهلة للاستثمار.
كيف تأخذ أول اجتماع مع المستثمرين.
تطور الاستثمار المؤثر بالشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا.
الفرص والتحديات للشركات الناشئة بالمنطقة.
الأدوات والدعم المتاح لمنظمات دعم ريادة الأعمال (ESOs) ورياديي الأعمال.
لا تفوتوا الحلقة لتتعرفو على تعقيدات نمو الشركات الناشئة وبرامج دعمها وتمويلها!✨

🎙️ Episode #51 of parachute16 podcast with a whole new look! 

Join us as we sit down with Ahmed Fadl, Program Manager at Village Capital, to dive deep into the world of impact-driven startups and economic development. With a wealth of experience supporting over 250 startups and working on national economic empowerment programs, Ahmed shares invaluable insights on:

🔹 Why entrepreneurs dread fundraising.
🔹 Key differences between investable and investment-ready companies.
🔹 How to secure your first meeting with investors.
🔹 The evolution of impact investing in the MENA region.
🔹 Strategies for fundraising during capital scarcity.
🔹 Opportunities and challenges for startups in MENA.
🔹 Tools and support available for ESOs and entrepreneurs.

Don’t miss this episode if you’re looking to navigate the complexities of startup growth and funding! 🎧✨

للتواصل مع أحمد فضل: 
البريد الإلكتروني: ahmed.fadl@vilcap.com 
لينكدإن https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedfadl1/

أدوات مهمة لمنظمات دعم ريادة الأعمال: 

Abaca Diagnostic and Milestone Planner:
https://abaca.app/ 
Capital Explorer: https://abaca.app/capital-explorer 
MENA Landscaping Report: https://newsandviews.vilcap.com/reports/unlocking-the-pipeline-in-mena-getting-high-growth-potential-ventures-investment-ready 
Recent relevant articles by Reem and Alicia: https://nextbillion.net/transforming-startup-financing-rise-of-venture-debt-alternative-finance-mena/ https://impactentrepreneur.com/fueling-menas-future-through-entrepreneur-support-organizations/

جني الأرباح وبناء الأثر - أحمد فضل

Stacey Button, Regional Economic Development Inc (REDI) President, talks about economic development in the mid-Missouri region.

Stacey Button

Article Title
Reimagining Heritage Preservation for Modern Urban Sustainability

Date
20 February 2024 

Credits
Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj

Link
https://www.lugarit.com/commentary/commentary-reimagining-heritage-preservation-for-modern-sustainability

Summary
This article explores the evolving relationship between heritage preservation and modern urban development, challenging the traditional dichotomy between heritage and modernity. It argues that heritage, often viewed as a static relic of the past, should be integrated into the dynamic, everyday lives of communities to remain relevant and sustainable. The discourse around heritage preservation, currently dominated by elitist and populist perspectives, needs to shift towards a more inclusive and flexible approach that aligns with societal needs and economic realities. The article advocates for preservation strategies that stimulate the organic, ongoing interaction between communities and their heritage, ensuring that heritage sites are not just conserved but actively contribute to the vitality and sustainability of urban environments. This requires moving away from rigid legal frameworks and scientific formalities towards creating economic incentives and adaptive practices that allow heritage to thrive as a living process within the fabric of modern cities.

Reimagining Heritage Preservation for Modern Urban Sustainability

Article Title 
Overcompliance: Another Way to Look at the Humanitarian Externalities of Sanctions.

Date
18 March 2024

Credits
Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj 

Link
https://www.lugarit.com/commentary/commentary-the-humanitarian-fallout-of-sanction-overcompliance

Summary
This article delves into the complex humanitarian externalities associated with the implementation of international sanctions, particularly through the lens of overcompliance. It discusses how, despite targeted intentions, sanctions can inadvertently affect non-sanctioned entities, primarily within the humanitarian and economic sectors. The paper draws from a diverse array of expert discussions and case studies, focusing on Syria to illustrate the ripple effects of such policies on local economies and humanitarian efforts. It critiques the broad impacts of overcompliance and advocates for clearer regulatory guidance, improved dialogue among stakeholders, and a more nuanced approach to sanction regimes to mitigate adverse consequences and better align political objectives with humanitarian concerns.

Beyond Intentions: The Humanitarian Fallout of Sanction Overcompliance

Article Title 
The Central Question of Decentralisation in the Arab Region

Date
26 March 2024

Credits
Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj 
Zedoun Al-Zoubi 

Link
https://www.lugarit.com/commentary/commentary-decentralization-after-the-arab-spring

Summary
The article explores the complex dynamics of decentralization in the MENA region, examining its potential to address systemic issues of marginalization and uneven development highlighted by the Arab Spring. Centralized governance has historically brought stability and development but also unchecked power and resource disparities. Decentralization emerges as a strategic pathway to enhance local governance, foster economic growth, and heal divided societies. The article reviews reforms in countries like Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, while highlighting ongoing challenges in Iraq, Lebanon, and war-torn nations like Syria, Yemen, and Libya. It underscores the need for carefully tailored decentralization processes to ensure sustainable development, stability, and a more inclusive governance model, ultimately contributing to regional peace and reconciliation.

Decentralization After the Arab Spring: Prospects for the MENA Region

Article Title 
The Political Economy of City-Regions: Lessons Learnt for the Post-Conflict Recovery

Date
2 April 2024

Credits
Omar Abdulaziz Hallaj 
Zedoun Alzoubi 
Jadd Hallaj 

Link
https://www.lugarit.com/commentary/commentary-economic-fault-lines

Summary
This article explores the political economy of city-regions and its implications for post-conflict recovery. It examines how cities, as centers of economic extraction and wealth accumulation, shape urban-rural dynamics, contributing to both civil unrest and peacebuilding. Through case studies from Sierra Leone, Liberia, India, Colombia, and Syria, the article highlights the role of urban centrality in conflict and recovery. Key recommendations include decentralizing governance, fostering urban-rural connectivity, and reconfiguring value chains to support inclusive and sustainable development. By addressing these local dynamics, the article argues for a nuanced approach to post-conflict recovery that goes beyond traditional top-down political solutions.

Economic Fault Lines: Urban-Rural Dynamics and Post-Conflict Recovery

Joe Selvaggi talks with Pioneer's Senior Housing Fellow, Andrew Mikula, about the recently passed $5.2 billion bond bill, discussing its key features and how it might impact the supply and cost of homes in Massachusetts.

Episode 213: Housing Bond Bill: Could Billions Better Bay State Cost of Living

Joe Selvaggi speaks with Tim Anaya of the Pacific Research Institute about his new book, The California Left Coast Survivor’s Guide, exploring insights and lessons on how Massachusetts can stay competitive.

Episode 218: Learning From California: Policy Lessons From Golden State Exodus

In this special episode of the podcast Paul Scheuren, Managing Partner and Economist at Impact DataSource shares how economic developers can strategically analyze their economic development projects using Impact DashBoard, a web-based impact model.

Follow along with resources mentioned in the podcast episode at www.impactdatasource.com/webinar

065 - All About Impact DashBoard With Paul Scheuren

Columbia (Mo.) REDI supports economic development in the mid-Missouri region. This podcasts shows how economic development takes a village.

LUGARIT is a small think tank active in international development.

Established in 1993, Impact DataSource is an economic consulting firm that evaluates prospective economic development deals from all angles. We prepare individual analyses on projects, and also offer desktop and web-based impact models so that clients can run as many reports as they would like, only needing project data to utilize the pre-built tool. Our impact analysis will tie together the economic impact, fiscal impact, and possible incentives of the deal. Since every community is unique, we customize each analysis and impact model, and offer unlimited training, support, and consulting so that our clients never feel alone.  

One FM Community Radio Station airs a range of programs, including  "Ethnic Programs"  (in languages other than English), specialist interview programs such as "Shepplife" and health programs (So Much More)which are podcast here.  We also podcast a range of local sports programs as part of our Super Saturday Sports Show.  
Goulburn Valley Community Radio Station  Inc. (One FM 98.5) podcast site operates under APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Rights Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) and ACMA (Australian Communications Media Authority) Licence Number  1385226/1.

The programs are recorded and first aired at One FM 98.5 Community Radio Station in Shepparton (Victoria, AUSTRALIA), and produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation or the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council.

All intro and outro music for So Much More podcasts are taken from Beneplacito Boogaloo composed by Terry Barbossa and Matt Holland.

بودكاست برشوت16 يقدم محتوى من عالم ريادة الأعمال باللغة العربية لتوثيق قصص نجاح وتجارب عملية من منظومة ريادة الأعمال العربية والعالمية! 

Parachute16 podcast offers Arabic content from the world of business and entrepreneurship to document Arab success stories and practical experiences from the Arab and global entrepreneurship ecosystem!

New tracks tagged #EconomicDevelopment