This document summarizes a presentation on the state of data in regional development. Some key points include:
- Data availability can attract partners to projects and help tell compelling stories to motivate action if analyzed thoughtfully.
- Lessons from experience show that objective data and transparent analysis build trust and bring stakeholders together, and that regions are the right unit of analysis despite jurisdictional boundaries.
- There is a call to action for economic development practitioners to set SMART goals and ensure indicators are actionable, as data empowers planning toward commitment to change.
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