This is the latest East Anglia Productivity Forum Insight paper by Owen Garling and Burcu Sevde Selvi.

The previous East Anglia Insights Paper (Garling, 2022) presented an overview of the productivity challenge in the region, this version provides a more focused look at particular areas of interest.
Since the publication of the last paper, a number of key reports have been published that describe the economies of East Anglia in some detail. These include the East of England Local Government Association’s Opportunity East report, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s State of the Region report, and Norfolk County Council’s draft Economic Strategy; work is also underway on a refreshed Economic Strategy for the county of Suffolk.
This Insights Paper identifies a range of cross-cutting themes that underpin multiple dimensions of regional economic development and productivity. These themes emphasize the interconnected nature of the region’s challenges and opportunities, offering a lens to align strategic efforts across diverse sectors. By addressing these themes, East Anglia can strengthen its position as a driver of inclusive and sustainable growth.
Read the Insights paper: East Anglia: Exploring economic strengths and addressing productivity challenges