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Overview
Economic development coordinators shape and implement plans that support economic growth and stability for a community, government or institution. The work includes economic trend research, risk analysis, policy advice and cooperation between organisations.
In job descriptions, look for economic development advice, public finance, government policy implementation, market analysis, forecasts, local-authority liaison and cross-department cooperation.
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Economic development coordinators work between economic analysis, public policy and institutional cooperation. Typical work includes reading trend data, mapping risks, preparing policy options and aligning local authorities, agencies or partner organisations.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes economics, public finance, government policy implementation, market analysis, forecasts, risk assessment, local-authority liaison and clear reporting. Some roles add strategic research or cross-department programme coordination.
Salary context
Pay context depends on policy responsibility, budget exposure, analytical complexity, number of partner institutions, public presentation duties and whether the role advises decision-makers or manages implementation.
Career paths
Paths can move from research or policy support into programme coordination, regional development, public finance advice, economic strategy, grants work or leadership of development projects.
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Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for economic development coordinator work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Regulation of and contribution to more efficient operation of businesses
This is one example. Another occupation in this activity is economic policy officer.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Economists
19-3011.00
Close relationship
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
84.13Regulation of and contribution to more efficient operation of businesses
Alternative labels
Occupation group
economist (2631.2)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9e1e8379-6377-4969-b141-0d2337218fc9 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2631.2.3 |
| ISCO group | 2631 |
| Concept type | Occupation |