Towards a regional approach for skills policy

Corradini, Carlo; Morris, David; Vanino, Enrico

Abstract

Focusing on the UK as a case study, this paper offers a critical discussion of current approaches for skills policy in the context of the increasing spatial imbalances that characterize advanced economies. We outline an integrated framework for regional skills policy, allowing a shift from ex-post interventions on industry-specific skills deficiencies towards a place-based perspective reflecting the dynamic evolution of skills requirements. Building on a systemic institutional approach, the proposed framework identifies synergies across skills and regional development policies connecting them through the role of shared skills in providing horizontal platforms, enhancing combinatorial opportunities across sectors for resilient structural change.

Citation

Corradini, C., Morris, D., & Vanino, E. (2023). Towards a regional approach for skills policy. Regional Studies, 57(6), 1043-1054. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2022.2031950

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 27, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Mar 1, 2022
• Publication Date: 2023
• Deposit Date: Jan 10, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 2, 2023
• Journal: Regional Studies
• Print ISSN: 0034-3404
• Electronic ISSN: 1360-0591
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 57
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 1043-1054
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2022.2031950
• Keywords: Skills; Human Capital; Regional Policy; Smart Specialisation; Regional Development
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/7220240
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00343404.2022.2031950