Here is the latest news from the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, including coverage of rural well-being, the cultural sector and COVID, tourism and COVID, and the OECD Statistical Atlas of Regions and Cities.
News from the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities
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Don't miss our policy responses to COVID-19
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Rural Well-being:
Geography of Opportunities
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The global financial crisis showed the vulnerability of rural regions to economic shocks.
What can we do to improve the economic performance and well-being of rural populations?
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International Compendium of Entrepreneurship Policies
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Which policies should governments use to unleash the benefits of entrepreneurship?
Discover 16 case studies of inspiring practice policies from 12 OECD countries.
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Our latest COVID-19 policy notes
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OECD now estimates that international tourism will fall by around 80% in 2020. Flexible policy solutions are needed to enable the tourism economy to live alongside the virus in the short to medium term.
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Cultural and creative sectors are among the hardest hit by the pandemic. They are important in their own right in terms of their economic footprint and employment. They also spur innovation across the economy, as well as contribute to well-being, health, education, inclusion, and urban regeneration, among others.
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While COVID-19 continues to pose a threat across the world, an increasing number of recovery initiatives have emerged, displaying the high level of city ambitions, as well as the capacity of cities to experiment with innovative solutions. Find examples of city recovery strategies in our note.
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OECD Statistical Atlas of Regions and Cities
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Explore the new OECD Statistical Atlas of Regions and Cities. Find and download information on demographic, social, economic and environmental topics.
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Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth Initiative
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How do cities invest in innovation, assess their methods in tackling problems and improve the lives of their residents?
Discover 69 new innovation city snapshots, bringing the total study to over 140 cities worldwide.
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Wales: Future of Regional Development and Public Investment
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| In the last 16 years around half of the Welsh regions experienced low or negative growth rates, and well-being in most dimensions remains below the UK average. This report offers recommendations to support regional development and public investment for stronger growth and well-being in Wales, UK. |
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