###### **[[Airports impact on surrounding regional economy]]**
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Airports are critical economic growth engines at national, regional and local levels. 

The quality of services and competitiveness of airports have a strong impact on surrounding regional economies. 

Enhancing the connectivity, quality of services and competitiveness of airports can create jobs and spur the economic growth of the surrounding region. 

Cooperation and coordination between central government, local government, airport management and the business community are key factors of success for initiatives that position airports as optimal city and country gateways, air cargo hubs, and business zones.

###### **Airports role in sustainability**
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Airports also play a key role in sustainability. In many areas including energy efficiency, waste management, and more, airports are implementing innovative sustainability strategies to achieve net zero carbon.

Integrating sustainability into airport operations will help strengthen not only their economic position, but it will also increase social benefits, while reducing negative environmental impacts. Airlines alike are committed to achieving net zero carbon by 2050. 

The Airports for Economic Development Training Programme offers training seminars that provide an international platform for dialogue on key issues related to airports, aviation, economic and sustainable development.

###### **Objective**
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The Airports for Economic Development Training Programme offers training seminars that provide an international platform for dialogue on key issues related to airports, aviation, economic and sustainable development.

It aims to provide tools and innovative strategies to best leverage local resources, infrastructure and airport operations to  spur long term economic development in their respective regions

The Programme is designed around intensive three-day seminars that create an international platform for dialogue on key issues related to airports, aviation and economic development.

###### **Target Audience**
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Delegates from the Americas, Africa, Asia–Pacific, and the Middle East regions, as follows: 
- Government Officials
- Airport and airlines executives
- Civil aviation authorities
- Businesses and key stakeholders
- Economic Development Officials 

**Key Benefits**
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Participants will benefit from learning and exchanging good practices on the following topics:
- Economic development  
- Airport competitiveness
- Technological innovations
- Safety management systems
- Security preparedness
- Terminal and airside operations
- Strategies to generate non-aeronautical revenue  
- Cargo logistics
- Airport service quality  
- Environmental sustainability
- Preparedness for mega events
- Disaster preparedness and service recovery

**Conclusion**
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The Airports for Economic Development Training Programme is an essential initiative for enhancing the role of airports in economic and sustainable development. By participating in this Programme, stakeholders can acquire valuable insights and strategies to improve airport operations, foster economic growth, and promote sustainability. The collaborative efforts of government officials, airport executives, civil aviation authorities, businesses, and other key stakeholders are crucial in achieving these objectives and driving regional and global progress.

This is a UN project im working on as an intern. They are using me because of my economic expertise. What points do you think i could add to this from an eocnomics standpoint. Think about theory and stuff too.