OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism
@oecdlocal.bsky.social
Insights on 🧑🤝🧑 People, 🏡 Places and 🏭 Firms
🟢Website https://oe.cd/5Q6
🟠Newsletter http://oe.cd/CFEnews
🟣Blog http://oecdcogito.blog
🔵Director @lamiakamalchaoui.bsky.social
🟢Website https://oe.cd/5Q6
🟠Newsletter http://oe.cd/CFEnews
🟣Blog http://oecdcogito.blog
🔵Director @lamiakamalchaoui.bsky.social
✈️ How can incubators and accelerators boost tourism start-ups?
Join our webinar with European Commission (DG MOVE) to explore support needs, good practices, and next steps for the sector.
📅 9 December 2025 ⏰ 13:00-15:00 (CET) 📍 Online
Register now 🔗 www.oecd.org/en/events/20...
Join our webinar with European Commission (DG MOVE) to explore support needs, good practices, and next steps for the sector.
📅 9 December 2025 ⏰ 13:00-15:00 (CET) 📍 Online
Register now 🔗 www.oecd.org/en/events/20...
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
✈️ How can incubators and accelerators boost tourism start-ups?
Join our webinar with European Commission (DG MOVE) to explore support needs, good practices, and next steps for the sector.
📅 9 December 2025 ⏰ 13:00-15:00 (CET) 📍 Online
Register now 🔗 www.oecd.org/en/events/20...
Join our webinar with European Commission (DG MOVE) to explore support needs, good practices, and next steps for the sector.
📅 9 December 2025 ⏰ 13:00-15:00 (CET) 📍 Online
Register now 🔗 www.oecd.org/en/events/20...
💡Rural regions are at the heart of the transition to more resilient, inclusive and sustainable economies.
This new OECD report draws on a survey of 23 countries to show how #rural innovation is driven by people, networks, and place-based creativity.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
This new OECD report draws on a survey of 23 countries to show how #rural innovation is driven by people, networks, and place-based creativity.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
💡Rural regions are at the heart of the transition to more resilient, inclusive and sustainable economies.
This new OECD report draws on a survey of 23 countries to show how #rural innovation is driven by people, networks, and place-based creativity.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
This new OECD report draws on a survey of 23 countries to show how #rural innovation is driven by people, networks, and place-based creativity.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
💡What's one thing that can make a difference to Indigenous people in rural areas?
According to Edson Krenak it's implementation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
Join us live from the OECD Latin American Rural Conference #FromTheGroundUp.
🔗 oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ru...
According to Edson Krenak it's implementation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
Join us live from the OECD Latin American Rural Conference #FromTheGroundUp.
🔗 oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ru...
November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
💡What's one thing that can make a difference to Indigenous people in rural areas?
According to Edson Krenak it's implementation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
Join us live from the OECD Latin American Rural Conference #FromTheGroundUp.
🔗 oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ru...
According to Edson Krenak it's implementation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).
Join us live from the OECD Latin American Rural Conference #FromTheGroundUp.
🔗 oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ru...
How can the real estate sector adapt to fast-rising climate risks?
Join us to explore the data, governance, and financial tools that can future-proof investment and strengthen urban resilience.
🗓️ 20/11 🕙 2pm CET📍Hybrid
Register 🔗 globalabc.org/events/cop30...
Join us to explore the data, governance, and financial tools that can future-proof investment and strengthen urban resilience.
🗓️ 20/11 🕙 2pm CET📍Hybrid
Register 🔗 globalabc.org/events/cop30...
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
How can the real estate sector adapt to fast-rising climate risks?
Join us to explore the data, governance, and financial tools that can future-proof investment and strengthen urban resilience.
🗓️ 20/11 🕙 2pm CET📍Hybrid
Register 🔗 globalabc.org/events/cop30...
Join us to explore the data, governance, and financial tools that can future-proof investment and strengthen urban resilience.
🗓️ 20/11 🕙 2pm CET📍Hybrid
Register 🔗 globalabc.org/events/cop30...
💡While 39% of young people in the #EU say they would prefer to be self-employed, a mere 7% actually are.
According to young entrepreneur Adrian Davies, this chasm isn’t a coincidence; it’s the result of a missing ecosystem.
New #COGITO blog article 🔗 oecdcogito.blog/2025/11/12/e...
According to young entrepreneur Adrian Davies, this chasm isn’t a coincidence; it’s the result of a missing ecosystem.
New #COGITO blog article 🔗 oecdcogito.blog/2025/11/12/e...
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
💡While 39% of young people in the #EU say they would prefer to be self-employed, a mere 7% actually are.
According to young entrepreneur Adrian Davies, this chasm isn’t a coincidence; it’s the result of a missing ecosystem.
New #COGITO blog article 🔗 oecdcogito.blog/2025/11/12/e...
According to young entrepreneur Adrian Davies, this chasm isn’t a coincidence; it’s the result of a missing ecosystem.
New #COGITO blog article 🔗 oecdcogito.blog/2025/11/12/e...
Cities are where climate ambition meets action.
As #COP30 begins, the OECD Champion Mayors call for bold, inclusive climate action to empower local leaders, #SMEs & citizens to build resilient, future-ready cities.
Read their joint statement 🔗 www.oecd.org/content/dam/...
As #COP30 begins, the OECD Champion Mayors call for bold, inclusive climate action to empower local leaders, #SMEs & citizens to build resilient, future-ready cities.
Read their joint statement 🔗 www.oecd.org/content/dam/...
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Cities are where climate ambition meets action.
As #COP30 begins, the OECD Champion Mayors call for bold, inclusive climate action to empower local leaders, #SMEs & citizens to build resilient, future-ready cities.
Read their joint statement 🔗 www.oecd.org/content/dam/...
As #COP30 begins, the OECD Champion Mayors call for bold, inclusive climate action to empower local leaders, #SMEs & citizens to build resilient, future-ready cities.
Read their joint statement 🔗 www.oecd.org/content/dam/...
💡Fast-growing #SMEs (“scalers”) punch above their weight.
Between 2014–2020, they created 16 jobs for every 10 created by large firms across 16 OECD countries.
At #EUSMEWeek, we launched a new report on unleashing their potential.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
Between 2014–2020, they created 16 jobs for every 10 created by large firms across 16 OECD countries.
At #EUSMEWeek, we launched a new report on unleashing their potential.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
💡Fast-growing #SMEs (“scalers”) punch above their weight.
Between 2014–2020, they created 16 jobs for every 10 created by large firms across 16 OECD countries.
At #EUSMEWeek, we launched a new report on unleashing their potential.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
Between 2014–2020, they created 16 jobs for every 10 created by large firms across 16 OECD countries.
At #EUSMEWeek, we launched a new report on unleashing their potential.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
🏙️How can #AI support better urban policies?
At the 5th @OECD Roundtable on #SmartCities, we heard from experts on how AI is transforming policy areas such as mobility, city planning & housing.
Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/about/pro...
#OECDAI
At the 5th @OECD Roundtable on #SmartCities, we heard from experts on how AI is transforming policy areas such as mobility, city planning & housing.
Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/about/pro...
#OECDAI
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🏙️How can #AI support better urban policies?
At the 5th @OECD Roundtable on #SmartCities, we heard from experts on how AI is transforming policy areas such as mobility, city planning & housing.
Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/about/pro...
#OECDAI
At the 5th @OECD Roundtable on #SmartCities, we heard from experts on how AI is transforming policy areas such as mobility, city planning & housing.
Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/about/pro...
#OECDAI
“The social and solidary economy (#SSE) employs more than 60% of women in member countries, integrates young entrepreneurs and people with disabilities, and contributes up to 10% of GDP in certain states.” –
@lamiakamalchaoui.bsky.social at #WeXchangeForum.
Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
@lamiakamalchaoui.bsky.social at #WeXchangeForum.
Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“The social and solidary economy (#SSE) employs more than 60% of women in member countries, integrates young entrepreneurs and people with disabilities, and contributes up to 10% of GDP in certain states.” –
@lamiakamalchaoui.bsky.social at #WeXchangeForum.
Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
@lamiakamalchaoui.bsky.social at #WeXchangeForum.
Learn more 🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
♻️ Rural regions are leading the green transition:
🔹 63% of renewable energy in @oecd-ocde.bsky.social
countries is produced in rural regions
🔹 They produce 6x more electricity per capita than large cities
But they also face⬆️emissions & ageing infrastructure. Report 🔗 oe.cd/64f
🔹 63% of renewable energy in @oecd-ocde.bsky.social
countries is produced in rural regions
🔹 They produce 6x more electricity per capita than large cities
But they also face⬆️emissions & ageing infrastructure. Report 🔗 oe.cd/64f
October 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
♻️ Rural regions are leading the green transition:
🔹 63% of renewable energy in @oecd-ocde.bsky.social
countries is produced in rural regions
🔹 They produce 6x more electricity per capita than large cities
But they also face⬆️emissions & ageing infrastructure. Report 🔗 oe.cd/64f
🔹 63% of renewable energy in @oecd-ocde.bsky.social
countries is produced in rural regions
🔹 They produce 6x more electricity per capita than large cities
But they also face⬆️emissions & ageing infrastructure. Report 🔗 oe.cd/64f
“It's very important that more people recognise themselves in the narrative and the image of an entrepreneur.” - Ruben Brave. Entelligence
Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog series "The Missing 11%" and learn more about #YEPA here 🔗 yepa-hub.org
#YoungEntrepreneursUncovered
Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog series "The Missing 11%" and learn more about #YEPA here 🔗 yepa-hub.org
#YoungEntrepreneursUncovered
October 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“It's very important that more people recognise themselves in the narrative and the image of an entrepreneur.” - Ruben Brave. Entelligence
Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog series "The Missing 11%" and learn more about #YEPA here 🔗 yepa-hub.org
#YoungEntrepreneursUncovered
Keep an eye out for our upcoming blog series "The Missing 11%" and learn more about #YEPA here 🔗 yepa-hub.org
#YoungEntrepreneursUncovered
🎸We're getting in the groove in Brussels this week for the Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Summit #YoungEntrepreneursUncovered #YEPA
We'll be exploring the barriers faced by young people in entrepreneurship and how sound policy can help.
Learn more 🔗 yepa-hub.org
We'll be exploring the barriers faced by young people in entrepreneurship and how sound policy can help.
Learn more 🔗 yepa-hub.org
October 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🎸We're getting in the groove in Brussels this week for the Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Summit #YoungEntrepreneursUncovered #YEPA
We'll be exploring the barriers faced by young people in entrepreneurship and how sound policy can help.
Learn more 🔗 yepa-hub.org
We'll be exploring the barriers faced by young people in entrepreneurship and how sound policy can help.
Learn more 🔗 yepa-hub.org
How can cities support #inclusivegrowth for people with a migrant background?
At our workshop with the Council of Europe Development Bank,
participants shared key lessons:
🔹 Involve migrant communities in policymaking
🔹 Build local alliances
🔹 Use better data for impact
🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
At our workshop with the Council of Europe Development Bank,
participants shared key lessons:
🔹 Involve migrant communities in policymaking
🔹 Build local alliances
🔹 Use better data for impact
🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
How can cities support #inclusivegrowth for people with a migrant background?
At our workshop with the Council of Europe Development Bank,
participants shared key lessons:
🔹 Involve migrant communities in policymaking
🔹 Build local alliances
🔹 Use better data for impact
🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
At our workshop with the Council of Europe Development Bank,
participants shared key lessons:
🔹 Involve migrant communities in policymaking
🔹 Build local alliances
🔹 Use better data for impact
🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/su...
What positive impact did the Paris Olympics have on France, and how can future global events learn from them?
Our 🆕 report shows how #Paris24 set a new benchmark, pioneering a more sustainable and inclusive model for major events worldwide: brnw.ch/21wWfso
Our 🆕 report shows how #Paris24 set a new benchmark, pioneering a more sustainable and inclusive model for major events worldwide: brnw.ch/21wWfso
October 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
What positive impact did the Paris Olympics have on France, and how can future global events learn from them?
Our 🆕 report shows how #Paris24 set a new benchmark, pioneering a more sustainable and inclusive model for major events worldwide: brnw.ch/21wWfso
Our 🆕 report shows how #Paris24 set a new benchmark, pioneering a more sustainable and inclusive model for major events worldwide: brnw.ch/21wWfso
How can New Brunswick, Canada strengthen its trade resilience?
🔹Diversify trade
🔹Boost #SME exports
🔹Build clean & digital sectors
🔹Attract talent & investment
Explore the key issues note 👉 oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ne...
🔹Diversify trade
🔹Boost #SME exports
🔹Build clean & digital sectors
🔹Attract talent & investment
Explore the key issues note 👉 oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ne...
September 30, 2025 at 1:13 PM
How can New Brunswick, Canada strengthen its trade resilience?
🔹Diversify trade
🔹Boost #SME exports
🔹Build clean & digital sectors
🔹Attract talent & investment
Explore the key issues note 👉 oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ne...
🔹Diversify trade
🔹Boost #SME exports
🔹Build clean & digital sectors
🔹Attract talent & investment
Explore the key issues note 👉 oecd-events.org/2025-oecd-ne...
Too often, inherited circumstances still shape future outcomes.
New OECD analysis offers an innovative way to measure #InequalityOfOpportunity, helping us better understand how to give everyone a fair chance.
Discover the insights: oe.cd/IOpinsights
New OECD analysis offers an innovative way to measure #InequalityOfOpportunity, helping us better understand how to give everyone a fair chance.
Discover the insights: oe.cd/IOpinsights
September 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Too often, inherited circumstances still shape future outcomes.
New OECD analysis offers an innovative way to measure #InequalityOfOpportunity, helping us better understand how to give everyone a fair chance.
Discover the insights: oe.cd/IOpinsights
New OECD analysis offers an innovative way to measure #InequalityOfOpportunity, helping us better understand how to give everyone a fair chance.
Discover the insights: oe.cd/IOpinsights
💡Volunteering at the Games is a tradition stretching back decades.
The 2012 London volunteers infused a fresh perspective that France took to a new level.
Our NEW #COGITO blog piece explores how volunteers became visible symbols of the Games’ spirit.
🔗 oecdcogito.blog/2025/09/19/b...
The 2012 London volunteers infused a fresh perspective that France took to a new level.
Our NEW #COGITO blog piece explores how volunteers became visible symbols of the Games’ spirit.
🔗 oecdcogito.blog/2025/09/19/b...
September 19, 2025 at 9:35 AM
💡Volunteering at the Games is a tradition stretching back decades.
The 2012 London volunteers infused a fresh perspective that France took to a new level.
Our NEW #COGITO blog piece explores how volunteers became visible symbols of the Games’ spirit.
🔗 oecdcogito.blog/2025/09/19/b...
The 2012 London volunteers infused a fresh perspective that France took to a new level.
Our NEW #COGITO blog piece explores how volunteers became visible symbols of the Games’ spirit.
🔗 oecdcogito.blog/2025/09/19/b...
📢 Join us at the #EURegionsWeek 2025 for our workshop exploring skills-first, place-based approaches to help workers transition locally into future-proof jobs.
📅 14 October 2025 🕚 11:30–13:00 CET 📍 Brussels
Register here 🔗 lnkd.in/ecNWY53y
📅 14 October 2025 🕚 11:30–13:00 CET 📍 Brussels
Register here 🔗 lnkd.in/ecNWY53y
September 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
📢 Join us at the #EURegionsWeek 2025 for our workshop exploring skills-first, place-based approaches to help workers transition locally into future-proof jobs.
📅 14 October 2025 🕚 11:30–13:00 CET 📍 Brussels
Register here 🔗 lnkd.in/ecNWY53y
📅 14 October 2025 🕚 11:30–13:00 CET 📍 Brussels
Register here 🔗 lnkd.in/ecNWY53y
💡In over half of @oecd-ocde.bsky.social countries, income gaps between regions are widening — but local innovation can help close them and boost balanced growth.
Join us at the New Brunswick Conference on Place-Based Economic Development.
Register here 🔗 oe.cd/66U
Join us at the New Brunswick Conference on Place-Based Economic Development.
Register here 🔗 oe.cd/66U
September 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
💡In over half of @oecd-ocde.bsky.social countries, income gaps between regions are widening — but local innovation can help close them and boost balanced growth.
Join us at the New Brunswick Conference on Place-Based Economic Development.
Register here 🔗 oe.cd/66U
Join us at the New Brunswick Conference on Place-Based Economic Development.
Register here 🔗 oe.cd/66U
📢 New policy paper: Women Entrepreneurship in Remote Areas in Indonesia and the Philippines.
🔹Women lead 50%+ of MSMEs & are 1.3x more likely to employ women.
🔹Rural broadband gaps: 🇮🇩 3x OECD avg | 🇵🇭 Only 69% have access.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
🔹Women lead 50%+ of MSMEs & are 1.3x more likely to employ women.
🔹Rural broadband gaps: 🇮🇩 3x OECD avg | 🇵🇭 Only 69% have access.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
September 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📢 New policy paper: Women Entrepreneurship in Remote Areas in Indonesia and the Philippines.
🔹Women lead 50%+ of MSMEs & are 1.3x more likely to employ women.
🔹Rural broadband gaps: 🇮🇩 3x OECD avg | 🇵🇭 Only 69% have access.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
🔹Women lead 50%+ of MSMEs & are 1.3x more likely to employ women.
🔹Rural broadband gaps: 🇮🇩 3x OECD avg | 🇵🇭 Only 69% have access.
🔗 oecd.org/en/publicati...
📢 Register now for the 2025 OECD Forum on Green Finance and Investment.
Now in its 12th year, the Forum will convene around the theme “Investing in Sustainability, Investing in Economic Resilience".
🗓 7-8 October 2025 📍 Paris & Online
🔗https://oe.cd/gfi2025
Now in its 12th year, the Forum will convene around the theme “Investing in Sustainability, Investing in Economic Resilience".
🗓 7-8 October 2025 📍 Paris & Online
🔗https://oe.cd/gfi2025
September 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
📢 Register now for the 2025 OECD Forum on Green Finance and Investment.
Now in its 12th year, the Forum will convene around the theme “Investing in Sustainability, Investing in Economic Resilience".
🗓 7-8 October 2025 📍 Paris & Online
🔗https://oe.cd/gfi2025
Now in its 12th year, the Forum will convene around the theme “Investing in Sustainability, Investing in Economic Resilience".
🗓 7-8 October 2025 📍 Paris & Online
🔗https://oe.cd/gfi2025
🏙️ How can cities support inclusive growth through better #migration integration?
Join this hybrid workshop to explore practical tools & local strategies.
Register 🔗 meetoecd1.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join this hybrid workshop to explore practical tools & local strategies.
Register 🔗 meetoecd1.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
August 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🏙️ How can cities support inclusive growth through better #migration integration?
Join this hybrid workshop to explore practical tools & local strategies.
Register 🔗 meetoecd1.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join this hybrid workshop to explore practical tools & local strategies.
Register 🔗 meetoecd1.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
💡 #Barranquilla, Colombia is a great example of how local economic development can benefit a city.
Hear from Juan Pablo Bonilla from the Inter-American Development Bankon how investment has benefitted local biodiversity + climate adaptation by recovering mangrove ecosystems.
Hear from Juan Pablo Bonilla from the Inter-American Development Bankon how investment has benefitted local biodiversity + climate adaptation by recovering mangrove ecosystems.
July 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
💡 #Barranquilla, Colombia is a great example of how local economic development can benefit a city.
Hear from Juan Pablo Bonilla from the Inter-American Development Bankon how investment has benefitted local biodiversity + climate adaptation by recovering mangrove ecosystems.
Hear from Juan Pablo Bonilla from the Inter-American Development Bankon how investment has benefitted local biodiversity + climate adaptation by recovering mangrove ecosystems.
🗣️ Voices from the #OECDLocalForum
Meet John Akinboyewa, founder of the HungreeApp - a service which aims to tackle the 1.4 billion tons of food that goes to waste each year.
Learn more 🔗 thehungreeapp.com
#ResilientPlaces #OECDinBarranquilla
Meet John Akinboyewa, founder of the HungreeApp - a service which aims to tackle the 1.4 billion tons of food that goes to waste each year.
Learn more 🔗 thehungreeapp.com
#ResilientPlaces #OECDinBarranquilla
July 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🗣️ Voices from the #OECDLocalForum
Meet John Akinboyewa, founder of the HungreeApp - a service which aims to tackle the 1.4 billion tons of food that goes to waste each year.
Learn more 🔗 thehungreeapp.com
#ResilientPlaces #OECDinBarranquilla
Meet John Akinboyewa, founder of the HungreeApp - a service which aims to tackle the 1.4 billion tons of food that goes to waste each year.
Learn more 🔗 thehungreeapp.com
#ResilientPlaces #OECDinBarranquilla
💡How can business drive #local impact beyond profits?
As we roll into another exciting day today of the @OECD
Local Development Forum in #Barranquilla, leaders and experts will explore aligning corporate action with inclusive growth.
🔗 oecd-events.org/oecd-local-d...
As we roll into another exciting day today of the @OECD
Local Development Forum in #Barranquilla, leaders and experts will explore aligning corporate action with inclusive growth.
🔗 oecd-events.org/oecd-local-d...
July 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
💡How can business drive #local impact beyond profits?
As we roll into another exciting day today of the @OECD
Local Development Forum in #Barranquilla, leaders and experts will explore aligning corporate action with inclusive growth.
🔗 oecd-events.org/oecd-local-d...
As we roll into another exciting day today of the @OECD
Local Development Forum in #Barranquilla, leaders and experts will explore aligning corporate action with inclusive growth.
🔗 oecd-events.org/oecd-local-d...