Identifying future economic development pathways for mining regions and increasing transition capacity
Research Program
Regional Economic Development
Project Leader
Dr David Fleming-Munoz
Dr Lavinia Poruschi
Project ID
1.8
Summary
The project will:
- Develop a new framework to help identify resilience factors and transition capacity drivers.
- Develop visualisation tools to support strategic decision-making and policy on regional development.
- Pilot the framework in the Bowen Basin and an additional case study area, 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