Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development

Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development
Author: Alistair Nolan
Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2003-03-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

There is a widespread growth of policies to encourage the development of new enterprises and entrepreneurship, however there have been relatively few studies on the relationship between these policies and local economic development. This book fills that gap. It covers three thematic areas: strategy, finance and programmed design, makes recommendations to help the design of entrepreneurship programmes and describes the research that should be undertaken to improve the understanding of key policy issues.

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.

Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development

Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development
Author: Norman Walzer
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0739117122

Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development delves into the current thinking on local entrepreneurship development programs and evaluates ways in which practitioners can implement successful entrepreneurship practices. Examining the role and potential for entrepreneurship programs in local economic development strategies, contributors to this edited collection have many years of experience working with entrerpreneurship initiatives in state and local governments. Focused on theory and case study, Entrepreneurship and Local Economic Development examines conceptual issues involved in creating entrepreneurship programs as well as practical examples of programs organized by state, regional, and local agencies.

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.

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.

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.