Cities Quote by Lucy Powell
“Connecting people to jobs and to each other is absolutely vital to a city's economy (and to the wider economy).”
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.
Invest in community employment links.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy making
- business development
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure job quality while expanding networks?
- What policies best support inclusive employment?
Overemphasis on connections may ignore job quality.