政府研究所：2026年从DevoLab学习#2：市长如何为地区经济吸引投资报告（英文版）

As part of its wider growth agenda, the government views mayors as crucial partners in driving economic growth.1 Economic development and regeneration are central objectives for all mayoral strategic authorities (MSAs) in England,2 and a core challenge for all mayors is therefore to secure private and institutional investment to stimulate growth and development across their regions. Mayors can use a range of devolved powers and budgets, as well as their ability to convene, negotiate and influ