mesopartner Podcast http://www.mesopartner.com/ Local economic development en mesopartner Podcast http://www.mesopartner.com/EXT:tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.mesopartner.com/ Local economic development TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:31:00 +0200 LEDCast: The Political Economy at district level in Indonesia http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/ledcast-the-political-economy-at-district-level-in-indonesia/ In this LEDCast episode Christian Schoen of mesopartner and Dr. Christian von Luebke of... In this LEDCast episode Christian Schoen of mesopartner  and Dr. Christian von Luebke of Stanford University discuss the political economy at the district level in Indonesia. Christian von Luebke is a political economist with particular interest in governance and economic development in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia.

The conversation focuses on two research projects: The Political Economy of the Local Investment Climate in Indonesia und The Political Economy of Local Governance against the background of the recent democratisation and decentralisation processes in Indonesia. In a nutshell, the interview tries to find an answer to the crucial question: Why do some district governments in Indonesia perform well, why others perform rather poorly?

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]]> LEDcast sc@mesopartner.com Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:31:00 +0200 Experiences in cluster development http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/-8306b7f15b/ In this episode, Frank Wältring of mesopartner interviews Dr. Göran Lindqvist on the learning... In this episode, Frank Wältring of mesopartner interviews Dr. Göran Lindqvist on the learning experiences in cluster development since 2003. Dr. Lindqvist is an associate at the Center for Strategy and Competitiveness (CSC) at the Stockholm School of Economics. He is also a co-author of the Cluster Greenbook (2003) and several other publications on clusters.  Please remember to send us your comments!

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]]> LEDcast info@ledcast.net Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:43:00 +0100 Cluster Facilitation vs. Cluster Management http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/-d4cda7c05e/ In this LEDCast episode, Frank Waeltring interviews Ifor Ffowcs-Williams on the role of a cluster... In this LEDCast episode, Frank Waeltring interviews Ifor Ffowcs-Williams on the role of a cluster facilitator. The difference between cluster management and cluster facilitation is discussed. Different kinds of funding and its implications are also elaborated on and the roles of different cluster facilitators are described. The main challenges for future cluster initiatives are also explored.


Ifor Ffowcs-Williams at the TCI Conference in Finland

Frank Waeltring is a partner in mesopartner. Ifor Ffowcs-Williams is an international cluster development expert and is the CEO of the niche economic development consulting firm Cluster Navigators. Ifor has also his blogsite e4oncompetitiveness.

]]> News Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:05:00 +0100 LED in post recovery disaster areas http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/led-in-post-recovery-disaster-areas/ Economic Recovery introduces an economic dimension in the emergency response to disasters. Ulrich... Economic Recovery introduces an economic dimension in the emergency response to disasters. Ulrich Harmes-Liedtke of mesopartner interviews professionals of the NGO World Vision: Elvire Douglas, Humanitarian Emergency Officer in Haiti and Tregenna Myrabo, Economic Recovery Coordinator at the International Center in Monrovia, USA. The interview highlights why it is needed to include an economic perspective from the beginning in the response process to natural and man-made disasters.

]]> LEDcast Case Studies uhl@mesopartner.com Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:47:00 +0200 LEDcast Natascha Walker on Facilitation, Part 2 http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/ledcast-natascha-walker-on-facilitation-part-2/ This is the 2nd part of the interview between Shawn Cunningham and Natasha Walker on facilitation. Second part of the interview by Shawn Cunningham with Natasha Walker on the essence of facilitation. During the conversation they share some practical tips and also agree on many pet hates. The issues discussed range from dealing with so-called difficult participants, balancing the role of facilitator and expert, and managing group work and feedback sessions. For more information on Natasha visit www.ifok.de or natashafacilitator.wordpress.com

]]> LEDcast Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:19:25 +0200 LEDcast Natascha Walker on Facilitation, Part 1 http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/ledcast-natascha-walker-on-facilitation-part-1/ Shawn Cunningham interviews Natasha Walker on the essence of facilitation. During the conversation... Shawn Cunningham interviews Natasha Walker on the essence of facilitation. During the conversation they share some practical tips and also agree on many pet hates. The issues discussed range from dealing with so-called difficult participants, balancing the role of facilitator and expert, and managing group work and feedback sessions. For more information on Natasha visit www.ifok.de or natashafacilitator.wordpress.com

]]> LEDcast Tools Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:20:00 +0200 LEDcast -- Case #16: The Provincial Competitiveness Index in Vietnam http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/ledcast-case-16-the-provincial-competitiveness-index-in-vietnam/ Edmund Malesky and Christian Schoen discuss the conceptual foundation and the impact of the PCI, an... Edmund Malesky and Christian Schoen discuss the conceptual foundation and the impact of the PCI, an exercise that has been running in Vietnam for some years, unleashing significant sub-national government efforts to create a more business-friendly environment.

]]> Case Studies Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:19:00 +0100 LEDcast -- Innovation #3: Analysing an innovation system in South Africa http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/ledcast-innovation-3-analysing-an-innovation-system-in-south-africa/ John Lawson, Geoff Ritson and Jorg Meyer-Stamer discuss the outcomes of a RALIS exercise, i.e. a... John Lawson, Geoff Ritson and Jorg Meyer-Stamer discuss the outcomes of a RALIS exercise, i.e. a quick diagnosis of the innovation system around the Downstream Chemicals Technology Station at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 

]]> Innovation Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:02:00 +0100 Cluster promotion in Western Cape province, South Africa http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/cluster-promotion-in-western-cape-province-south-africa/ Nigel Gwynne-Evans of the Department of Economic Development in the Western Cape, South Africa,... Nigel Gwynne-Evans of the Department of Economic Development in the Western Cape, South Africa, shares his experience with ten years of cluster promotion.

]]> Case Studies Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:30:00 +0100 Lessons learnt in value chain promotion http://www.mesopartner.com/podcast/podcast-blog/article/lessons-learnt-in-value-chain-promotion/ Jorg Meyer-Stamer has a conversation with Jim Tomecko (GTZ, Thailand) on some of the main lessons... Jorg Meyer-Stamer has a conversation with Jim Tomecko (GTZ, Thailand) on some of the main lessons learnt in value chain development initiatives.

]]> The Value Chain Series Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:08:00 +0100