University of Essex

School of Entrepreneurship & Business

A127 Development Corridor

Project description

The project examines the growth of entrepreneurial opportunities and industry along particular growth corridors in South-Essex. A particular focus of this work is on the issue of skills mismatches within the sub-regional labour market and the implications of this for future industry development and patterns of inward investment. It is anticipated that the project will make a significant contribution towards the development of regional skills policies, and our understating of the dynamics and requirements of local business communities.

Outputs and outcomes

  • Secondary data analysis
  • Primary data collection through questionnaires
  • Two focus groups
  • Research report and dissemination

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Project details

Funded by

Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation

Start Date

May 2007

End Date

June 2008

Principal Investigator

Prof Jay Mitra

Project Manager/Coordinator

Ms Sujun Zhang