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Project 1.8

Identifying future economic development pathways for mining regions and increasing transition capacity

Project 1.8, Project Summary

Research Program

Regional Economic Development

Project Leader

Dr Taryn M Kong

Project Researcher

Talia Jeanneret

Project ID

1.8

Summary

The project will:

  1. Develop a new framework to help identify resilience factors and transition capacity drivers.
  2. Develop visualisation tools to support strategic decision-making and policy on regional development.
  3. Pilot the framework in the Bowen Basin, Queensland and Bell Bay, Tasmania supporting each region’s work to diversify and grow the economy, build on existing assets and leverage strategic shifts in resource demand.

Project Partners

Geoscience Australia, BHP, Rio Tinto, Central Highlands Development Commission, University of Western Australia, MMG, Pilbara Development Commission, Greater Whitsunday Alliance, Isaac Regional Council

Duration

24 months