RT Journal Article A1 OECD T1 Reshaping a Local Economy through a Development Agency JF OECD Papers YR 2007 FD Aug 23 VO 6 IS 12 SP 1 OP 78 AB This study of Laganside Corporation draws out valuable lessons for existing agencies, cities, regions and national governments. It offers practical guidance on how to use key tools and concepts of local development to foster economic growth and social cohesion. Although a „top down‟ model, Laganside Corporation pursued an approach which engaged stakeholders from all sectors and provides valuable insights into effective community engagement and working with public and private sectors. The study analyses the approach taken by Laganside Corporation and its international counterparts on a broad range of tools for local development. PB Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development SN 1609-1914 DO 10.1787/oecd_papers-v6-art40-en UL http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/;jsessionid=1lsrc7b5ioh0b.x-oecd-live-01content/article/oecd_papers-v6-art40-en