Enabling Regional Growth: Institutional and Fiscal Lessons from England and Japan
Thu 26 Jun 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2DR
Join us for the launch of a landmark comparative study exploring how Birmingham and Osaka – two second cities on opposite sides of the world – are tackling regional growth through devolution and collaboration. This timely event will offer fresh, globally informed insights for policymakers navigating the UK and Japan’s evolving regional agenda, with expert commentary and international perspectives that resonate with today’s urgent policy challenges.
This event marks the launch of a new CIPFA and City-REDI report comparing regional governance and growth strategies in the West Midlands and Osaka Prefecture. Featuring speakers from both the UK and Japan, the session will explore institutional frameworks, funding mechanisms and how mutual learning can support more effective devolution. The discussion builds on CIPFA’s broader work on addressing regional inequalities and will be of interest to anyone shaping subnational policy or financing. Join us to engage with international practice, timely research and practical takeaways for UK regional policy.
Lunch and refreshments provided.
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