me Governance: The Chicago Tri-State metro area is a powerful region – policy makers must work together to maintain a global pole position and fully realise the region’s potential By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Chicago is at a tipping point: despite economic strengths, it faces considerable challenges to compete in the “Premier League” of world-class cities, warns the OECD’s review of the Chicago Tri-State Metropolitan Region. Full Article
me 8th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance (Berlin, Germany) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The transition from education to work is not easy for many young people, particularly when it comes to finding sustainable employment with progression opportunities. Recently established national policies to support youth will be only effective if implemented in a coordinated way at local level. Full Article
me Water Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean (working paper) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT This paper is part of the regional development working paper series covering water governance in Latin America and the Carribbean (LAC) countries. Full Article
me OECD Territorial Reviews: Chihuahua, Mexico By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT This book examines the gains that might be made by a territorial approach to policymaking that integrates sectoral policies, fosters value-added in rural activities, and links SME-development and FDI-attraction policies as well as innovation capacities and applications. Full Article
me Workshop: Skills strategies for inclusive development in India – Accelerating prosperity through policy coherence (New Delhi, India) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Institute for Competitiveness India, the National Skill Development Corporation India and the OECD LEED Programme in collaboration with the ILO are joining forces to discuss local skills strategies for job-rich and inclusive growth in India. Full Article
me Redefining Urban: a new way to measure metropolitan areas By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT This report compares urbanisation trends on the basis of a common methodology which helps cross-country comparison of the socio-economic and environmental performance of metropolitan areas in 28 OECD countries. Full Article
me Presentation of Clean-Tech Clustering as an Engine for Local Development: The Negev Region, Israel By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Negev region has the potential to deliver real and tangible benefits for regional development, green growth and social inclusion. The report explains how the region can exploit its existing strenghts and competitive advantages, including a niche in research, demonstration and testing in renewable energies and water efficiency. Full Article
me Compact City Policies: A Comparative Assessment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT This comprehensive review of compact city policies will provide food for thought for national, sub-national and municipal governments as they seek to address their economic and environmental challenges through the development and implementation of spatial strategies. Full Article
me Skills Development Pathways in Asia: Employment and Skills Strategies in Southeast Asia initiative (ESSSA) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:30:00 GMT Skills and educational development for inclusive and sustainable growth are becoming significant drivers in OECD countries. Full Article
me Report: Delivering local development review to assess the efficiency of the Regional Development Agencies Integrated Network of the Slovak Republic By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:18:00 GMT This project aims to support the Slovak Republic as it seeks to create a clear rationale for the Regional Development Agencies Integrated Network which currently comprises 38 agencies. Full Article
me Measuring the potential of local green growth: An analysis of Greater Copenhagen By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:42:00 GMT Secretary-General Angel Gurría addresses the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen and others to discuss highlights of the forthcoming OECD report on local green growth, as part of our efforts to develop more effective tools for measuring cities’ progress and monitoring the impact of green policies. Full Article
me Linking Renewable Energy to Rural Development By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:08:00 GMT This new publication looks at how renewable energy can bring the greatest benefits to host regions. Full Article
me Water in Latin America and the Caribbean: better governance can improve access By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT In Latin American and Caribbean countries the population is growing faster than the world average, intensifying land use and increasing urbanisation. The region is also prone to the negative impact of climate change and natural disasters, putting further pressure on natural resources. Full Article
me Workshop: Measuring the potential of green growth in Chile (Santiago, Chile) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Chile's OECD membership presents challenges both in the context of changing patterns of production and consumption, and in the framework of a more sustainable economy. Specifically, green growth emphasizes improving growth rates, particularly through greening existing industries, as well as through new eco-businesses. Full Article
me Growth, skills and education are the keys to inclusive regional development, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT Vibrant and dynamic urban centers are among the main drivers of national growth and employment, but OECD’s new report Promoting Growth in All Regions highlights that even less wealthy regions have the potential to bolster stronger, greener, and more inclusive economies. Full Article
me Conference: Innovation in skills development for SMEs competitiveness (Ankara, Turkey) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The conference discussed the results of the project as well as policy recommendations on training and skills development for the creation of an innovative and competitive SME sector in OECD countries. Full Article
me Canada: Leveraging Training and Skills Development in SMEs - An analysis of two urban regions Montreal and Winnipeg By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:19:00 GMT This paper looks at a study carried out among 80 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in two Canadian cities, Montréal and Winnipeg, based on a survey and case studies, which show the importance of innovation among Canadian SMEs. These innovations in turn create new demands for skill development, both through formal training and in informal activities. Full Article
me Mexico must improve water governance, financing and regulation, says OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMT Mexico’s river basins are under severe water stress. The quality of rivers, lakes and aquifers is declining and floods, droughts, and hurricanes are more frequent. These are some of the alerts signaled in OECD’s Making Water Reform Happen in Mexico. Full Article
me Report: Measuring the potential of local green growth - An analysis of Greater Copenhagen By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:37:00 GMT This report presents, for the first time a local ‘green growth’ indicator framework. This indicator framework was developed from the OECD ‘green growth’ strategy at the national level, but modified to highlight issues of transition that are most relevant for local areas. Full Article
me Apprenticeships in London: Boosting Skills in a City Economy with Comment on Lessons from Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:26:00 GMT The London Apprenticeship Campaign was launched in 2010 to boost the number of apprentices in London. It was developed as part of an ongoing policy focus to tackle long-standing skill shortfalls in the city, shortages which have been constraining employment, social opportunity and productivity. Full Article
me Report: Delivering local development - New growth and investment strategies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:41:00 GMT The OECD LEED Delivering Local Development work stream examines the local and regional framework conditions and instruments for intervention to achieve successful local economic development in participating countries and localities. It covers strategic themes encompassing finance and investment, building the knowledge base, delivery vehicles and economic strategies (including the local development impacts from global events). Full Article
me Report: An international benchmarking analysis of public Programmes for High-growth firms By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:54:00 GMT High-growth firms (HGFs) – firms able to grow fast over a short period of time – contribute to most new jobs in advanced economies. Full Article
me Report: Local Job Creation - How Employment and Training Agencies Can Help - United States By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:15:00 GMT How to stimulate growth and support job creation are two critical challenges that countries and localities confront and limited resources require lateral thinking about how actions in one area, such as employment and training, can have simultaneous benefits in others, such as creating new jobs and better supporting labour market inclusion. Full Article
me Mexico must invest more in disaster risk prevention to support sustainable development By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT Mexico regularly faces a wide range of natural hazards, including earthquakes, tropical storms and floods. Over the years, the National Civil Protection System has improved its institutional and operational preparedness to manage these disruptive events. But more can be done to avoid future losses and at the same time support sustainable economic development. Full Article
me Workshop: Accessibility to services in regions and cities - Measures and policies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT This workshop is to discuss the policy relevance of inequalities in the access to services in regions and cities, including the institutional and territorial organization for service delivery. Full Article
me Report: Tackling long-term unemployment amongst vulnerable groups By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:37:00 GMT This working paper reports on the work undertaken as part of the Tackling Long-term Unemployment Amongst Vulnerable Groups project. It includes the findings of a survey undertaken jointly by the OECD LEED Programme and the World Association of Public Employment Services in 2012, and also case studies and learning models from around the world on innovative practices to support the long-term unemployed into work. Full Article
me Workshop: Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship, the Triple Helix and Local Economic Development (London, UK) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:12:00 GMT The creation of innovative new firms and the development of SME innovation are strongly influenced by the extent to which localities offer environments that favour the transfer of knowledge to local business and provide the other resources required for innovative firm development, including skills, finance, advice, and supply chain partners. Full Article
me Start- Up Latin America 2016 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:32:00 GMT Start-ups are gaining momentum in Latin America's innovation strategies. Start-up Latin America: Promoting Innovation in the Region analyses the role of policies in promoting the creation and expansion of start-ups. It provides a comparative snapshot of recent initiatives in six countries in the region to identify good practices and foster knowledge sharing to improve innovation policy design and implementation. Full Article
me Water: governments must deal with rising risks By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 17:45:00 GMT Water shortages and floods illustrate the risks posed by too little, or too much, water. By 2050 more than 40% of the world’s population will live under severe water stress and nearly 20% could be exposed to floods. Full Article
me Turkey: Supporting small business development in the province of Manisa - The role of KOSGEB By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:43:00 GMT Many areas like Manisa suffer from a local lack of sophisticated demand in terms of expressed SME requirements. This leaves considerable scope for demand and supply side initiatives set within KOSGEB’s framework that will assist in shaping intervention and promoting a coherent approach to SME development. Full Article
me Publication: Employment and Skills Strategies in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:52:00 GMT This book focuses on the role of employment and training agencies in contributing to job creation and productivity in Northern Ireland. It explores how Northern Ireland is implementing labour market and skills policy and putting measures in place at the local level to stimulate quality employment, inclusion and growth. Full Article
me Regional Development Policy Newsletter: Autumn 2013 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:51:00 GMT Newsletter on regional development for autumn 2013. Full Article
me Local strategies for youth employment: a LEED Project By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT Endorsing the OECD’s Action Plan for Youth at the OECD’s annual Ministerial Meeting in Paris in May 2013, ministers underlined the need to focus attention on the most disadvantaged youth. Full Article
me Rural-Urban Partnerships: An Integrated Approach to Economic Development By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:00:00 GMT This report provides a framework to understand the changing relationships between urban and rural areas. Specifically, it documents the characteristics of these partnerships and the factors that can hinder as well as enable rural-urban co-operation. Full Article
me 9th OECD Rural Development Policy Conference By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT The 9th OECD Rural Development Policy Conference in Bologna, on 23-25 October 2013, will launch the publication "Rural-Urban partnerships: an integrated approach to economic development". Full Article
me Aix-Marseille at the crossroads: Overcoming fragmentation for a stronger metropolitan area By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:00:00 GMT The metropolitan region of Aix-Marseille in the south of France needs to tackle its fragmentated governance if it is to return to more inclusive and sustainable economic growth, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
me Project: Measuring the potential of green growth: Indicators of local transition to a low-carbon economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:21:00 GMT This LEED project aims to to define key indicators of area-based transition to a low-carbon economy. The objective is to define measurable indicators at regional/local level that can inform over time of transition to low-carbon economic and industrial activities. Full Article
me Workshop: Potential of social enterprises for job creation and green economy - how to stimulate their start and development? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 08:00:00 GMT The last decade has seen considerable policy attention to the social economy and its contribution to employment, in particular as regards the inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable workers and the provision of appropriate working conditions. Full Article
me Australia: Local employment agencies should play a greater role in job creation, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 23:00:00 GMT Slower growth in key markets like China and India is reducing momentum across the Australian economy, cutting into employment opportunities and putting more pressure on the government to ensure that public policy delivers optimal results for growth and job creation. Full Article
me Recommendation of the OECD Council on Effective Public Investment Across Levels of Government By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:31:00 GMT Recommendation of the OECD Council on Effective Public Investment Across Levels of Government Full Article
me 10th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development (Stockholm, Sweden) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 08:00:00 GMT In partnership with the Swedish Public Employment Service, Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR), Swedish Ministry of Employment and the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES), LEED held the 10th Annual Meeting of the Forum on Partnerships and Local Development in Stockholm 23 April – 25 April, on the theme of ‘job creation just ahead: building adaptable labour markets’. Full Article
me Regional Development Policy Newsletter, Spring 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 May 2014 15:30:00 GMT This is the spring 2014 edition of the regional development policy newsletter. Full Article
me Paris Policy Forum - Urban Green Growth in Dynamic Asia: from concept to implementation By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:00:00 GMT The policy forum officially launches the conceptual framework to the public and offers an opportunity for participants to discuss the key issues for emerging Asia: housing, buildings and energy, land use and transport, water and waste management, green goods and services. Full Article
me Measuring income inequality and poverty at the regional level in OECD countries By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:28:00 GMT Statistics Working Paper N. 58 - 2014/3 - This paper presents a set of indicators of income inequality and poverty across and within regions for 28 OECD countries. These indicators were produced through a new household-level data collection based on internationally harmonized income definitions undertaken as part of the OECD project on “Measuring regional and local well-being for policymaking”. Full Article
me Governments must tackle regional variations in health care use, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:55:00 GMT Health care use varies widely across countries but can also vary as much or more within countries. Governments should do more to improve their health systems to prevent unnecessary interventions and ensure that everyone has the same access to quality healthcare, wherever they live, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
me Japan-OECD Policy Forum on Urban Development and Green Growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:00:00 GMT The Japan-OECD Policy Forum on Urban Development and Green Growth will address cities’ unique role in creating synergies between environmental and economic objectives to advance green growth. Asian cities in particular are at the centre of this challenge. This event is organised as a commemorative event for the 50th Anniversary of Japan's Accession to the OECD. Full Article
me Korea: Promote inclusive growth through greater employer involvement in the employment and skills system, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:00:00 GMT Korea has made significant progress towards decentralising the management of employment and training programmes, but can still do more to create stronger links with employers at the local level, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
me Regional Development Policy Newsletter: Autumn 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:15:00 GMT An overview of vents and reports on Regional Development Policy for Autumn 2014. Full Article
me Job Creation and Local Economic Development By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:25:00 GMT This publication highlights new evidence on policies to support job creation, bringing together the latest research on labour market, entrepreneurship and local economic development policy to help governments support job creation in the recovery. Full Article
me OECD Port-Cities Programme By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:00:00 GMT The OECD Port-Cities Programme aims to identify how ports can be assets for urban development. The programme therefore assesses the impact of ports on cities and regions. It also compares policies aimed at increasing positive regional impacts of ports and limiting negative effects. Full Article