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The Institute’s key research themes are led by ten academic partners spread across the UK.

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Midlands Productivity Forum

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There is a complex and convoluted set of institutions across the region. The West Midlands Combined Authority, set up in 2016 with an elected Mayor,  is made up of three Local Enterprise Partnerships covering Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton. The East Midlands region is a less coherent economic geography with

Activities

Supply Chain Productivity – Thematic Guide 8

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R&D and Innovation – Thematic Guide 7

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Competitiveness & Business Dynamics – Thematic Guide 6

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Industrial Clusters & Circular Economy – Thematic Guide 5

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Inequality and Inclusive Growth – Thematic Guide 4

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Infrastructure & Connectivity – Thematic Guide 3

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Investment levels – Thematic Guide 2

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Skills Gap & Labour Market – Thematic Guide 1

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How Foreign Direct Investment can provide productivity boost to business and the wider economy

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The Midlands’ Productivity Challenge

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