1 / 20

Navigating the Shift to Broadband Economy: Research Insights by Dr. Terri MacDonald

Gain insights into transitioning to a broadband economy with Dr. Terri MacDonald. Understand key concepts, industry changes, and steps to support this shift for rural communities. Explore the potential of intelligent communities, skills development, and innovation to thrive in this evolving economic landscape.

jaimin
Download Presentation

Navigating the Shift to Broadband Economy: Research Insights by Dr. Terri MacDonald

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. UNDERSTAND • CONNECT • MOBILIZE Planning the Transition to a Broadband Economy What does the research tell us? Dr. Terri MacDonald Regional Innovation Chair in Rural Economic Development Selkirk College

  2. Guiding Questions • What fundamental concepts can help us understand the “broadband economy”? • How is the Basin-Boundary economy changing? • Do these changes suggest a shift toward broadband-dependent industries? • What can we do to support the transition to a broadband economy?

  3. Characteristics of The Broadband Economy • A challenge and an opportunity for rural communities • Characterised by: • Mobility (capital) • Collaboration • Innovation • Flourishes with: • Skilled labour force • Adaptable business and government • Strong participation from Intelligent Communities

  4. Intelligent Communities • Beyond “wired” or “smart” to “intelligent” • Use broadband to drive prosperity and inclusion

  5. Change in Employment by Sector Kootenay DR Source: BC Checkup

  6. Change in Employment by Sector Thompson Okanagan DR Source: BC Checkup

  7. Change in Employment by Sector Kootenay DR, 2000-2012 Source: Labour Force Survey

  8. Change in Employment by Sector British Columbia, 1987-2013 Source: Labour Force Survey

  9. Change in Wage by Sector British Columbia, 2006 - 2012

  10. Change in Wage by Sector Kootenay Development Region, 2006 - 2012

  11. Historic Sales Trend by Sector Basin-Boundary Region (Survey of 558 Businesses) Source: Columbia Basin-Boundary BRE Project

  12. Business Expansion Constrained by Broadband Access Basin-Boundary Region Barriers to Expansion (# of Businesses) Expansion Constrained by Broadband (# of Businesses) Source: Columbia Basin-Boundary BRE Project

  13. Rating of Broadband Quality Basin-Boundary Region Source: Columbia Basin-Boundary BRE Project

  14. Barriers to Growth in the Region Basin-Boundary Region Source: Columbia Basin-Boundary BRE Project

  15. College Enrolment by Program Selkirk College, 2000-2012 Source: Selkirk College

  16. Transitioning to the ‘New Economy’ • Knowledge economy - less volatile, draws the creative class / amenity migrants • Resource economy – still key, need to find ways to support technology adoption • Its not just about infrastructure, but infrastructure is an essential amenity attractant

  17. Transitioning to the Broadband Economy • Innovative companies and institutions are critical • Education and collaboration are at the heart of our transition • Technology to transform learning • Equip students with digital skills • Create culture of excellence for all (learning region) • Educate ‘skilled’ AND ‘knowledge’ workers

  18. Innovation Triangle Success Factors

  19. Colleges Supporting Technology Adoption • Geospatial and Digital Media expertise – support to 222 companies: • Training to 142 companies & 175 employees • Advisory services to 29 companies • Direct support to 11 companies • Lessons Learned: • Build relationships and partnerships – serve as part of the ‘landscape’ • Assess needs and manage expectations • Get students involved & build capacity by doing

  20. UNDERSTAND • CONNECT • MOBILIZE Planning the Transition to a Broadband Economy www.cbrdi.ca Dr. Terri MacDonald Regional Innovation Chair in Rural Economic Development Selkirk College

More Related