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“Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy).” quote by Lucy Powell
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“Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy).”

Lucy Powell

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Forum, 2023

Connecting people to jobs and each other strengthens a city’s and and the broader economy.

In simple terms: Job networks boost local and wider economies.

Key Takeaway

Invest in community employment links.

Themes

economics community development networking

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

policy inspirational

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • policy making
  • business development
  • education

Key Concepts

social capital labor markets

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure job quality while expanding networks?
  • What policies best support inclusive employment?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on connections may ignore job quality.

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