Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2020 Rebuilding Better

Job Creation and Local Economic Development 2020 Rebuilding Better
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2020-11-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9264446230

The impact of COVID-19 on local jobs and workers dwarfs those of the 2008 global financial crisis. The 2020 edition of Job Creation and Local Economic Development considers the short-term impacts on local labour markets as well as the longer-term implications for local development.

Boosting Social Enterprise Development

Boosting Social Enterprise Development
Author: Collectif
Publisher: OECD
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2017-04-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9264268510

Social enterprises are long-standing agents of inclusive growth and democratisation of the economic and social spheres, and they have proved resilient to economic adversity all the while addressing socio-economic challenges in innovative ways, re-integrating people back to the labour market, and contributing to overall social cohesion. This compendium derives policy lessons for boosting social enterprises from the analysis of 20 initiatives in several EU member-countries, covering a range of policy areas from legal frameworks, finance, market access, and support structures, to education and skills.

Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Community Capacity Building Creating a Better Future Together

Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Community Capacity Building Creating a Better Future Together
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2009-11-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9264073302

This book presents and analyses interesting recent developments in the field of community capacity building, in a variety of OECD and non-OECD countries. The focus is on how CCB has effected change in three major areas: social policy, local economic policy and environmental policy.

Local Economic and Employment Development Local Governance and the Drivers of Growth

Local Economic and Employment Development Local Governance and the Drivers of Growth
Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher: OECD
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2005-12-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Innovation, skills, entrepreneurship and social cohesion are key drivers of growth, and essential goals of effective economic development strategies. Each has a strong governance component, which requires partnership between government, business and civil society for co-ordinating actions and adapting policies to local conditions. But what are the best governance mechanisms to fuel the drivers of growth? What is the role of central government in maximising their effectiveness? What specific actions must cities carry out to become more competitive and spread prosperity? How can public services be managed in the most effective way to support local competitiveness in the age of globalisation and networking? How can partnerships generate more funding and deliver better results? For this book, the OECD has brought together top world experts to translate policy lessons into concrete recommendations that will help policy makers and practitioners make the best governance decisions to stimulate growth.

Planning Local Economic Development

Planning Local Economic Development
Author: Edward J. Blakely
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2002-05-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0761924582

Exploring the theories of local economic development that are relevant to dilemmas facing communities today, this third edition expands on issues such as the planning process, analytical techniques and high-technology strategies.

The Social Economy

The Social Economy
Author: Antonella Noya
Publisher:
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2007
Genre: Globalization
ISBN:

Social economy -- also known as "non-profit" or "third sector" -- organizations have grown in number and relevance, contributing to employment, social inclusion, democratic participation and community building. Much remains to be done, however, to create the necessary enabling environment to support their creation and development and to mainstream the sector in economic and social policies. This publication offers new insights into the economic theory of social economy organizations, their role in an evolving political and economic context, and the links to local development and the empowerment of users. Building on theoretical and empirical developments in OECD member countries, the publication also presents the main challenges for the social economy in Central East and South East Europe. Recommendations for action are included.--Publisher's description.

OECD Regional Development Studies Implications of Remote Working Adoption on Place Based Policies A Focus on G7 Countries

OECD Regional Development Studies Implications of Remote Working Adoption on Place Based Policies A Focus on G7 Countries
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9264930655

COVID-19 has accelerated the digitalisation of working and social interactions. Global lockdowns to contain the pandemic have forced firms and workers to perform a wide range of daily functions through virtual means. This has led to greater uptake and acceptance of remote working, which will likely remain in the post-pandemic scenario.