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💡In OECD - OCDE countries such as Czechia, France, and the Slovak Republic, nearly 9 out of 10 municipalities have fewer than 2 000 inhabitants. 🌍 In contrast, small municipalities make up less than 1% in countries like Costa Rica, Ireland, Korea, and Latvia. ⚖️ These differences impact how infrastructure and services are provided and can make it harder to deliver efficient and equitable services and infrastructure, especially for smaller areas that lack economies of scale. 🔍 The 2024 edition of the OECD - OCDE 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 provides a complete dataset for 38 OECD - OCDE countries. The Database provides unique, comparable data on municipal structures, socio-economic conditions, and public finances. Dive into the Database 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPlnv Discover the Brochure 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wP86R

💡 2024 is set to become the hottest year in history, surpassing 1.5°C of warming above pre-industrial levels. 🌍 As the findings in the new OECD - OCDE 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 show, climate impacts vary widely, from melting permafrost in polar regions to surging extreme heat in tropical areas. 📝 In the latest article on our #COGITO blog, Claudia Baranzelli and Alexandre BANQUET discuss how locally-driven climate action is essential to protect communities and build resilience. Read the article here 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPmBc

🔍 Discover the 2024 edition of the OECD - OCDE 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲. 🗂️ The Database provides unique, comparable data on municipal structures, socio-economic conditions, and public finances for 38 OECD countries.

🤖 As generative AI (#GenAI) continues to evolve, its potential to drive productivity gains across regions is an open question.   📣 Join our next webinar to explore the potential of generative #AI to boost #productivity at global and regional levels. Register here 🔗 https://bit.ly/49uvnLx    🔎 In focus: ✅ The expected impact of Gen AI on productivity at global and national scales. ✅ How local labour market characteristics and adoption rates shape regional outcomes. ✅ Challenges, opportunities, and inclusive growth strategies for different workers. ✅ Policy measures for local governments to maximise Gen AI’s benefits.   🗣️ Speakers include: 🟢 Wessel Vermeulen, Economist, Spatial Productivity Lab, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities 🟢 Rudiger Ahrend, Head of Economic Analysis, Data and Statistics, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities 🟢 Lukas Kleine-Rueschkamp, Head of Local Employment and Skills Unit, OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities 🟢 Francesco Filippucci, Economist, OECD Economy 🟢 Dr. Johanna Farnhammer, Programme Manager KI Transfer + Programme, appliedAI Initiative GmbH, Germany 🟢 Lucia Errandonea, Govtech Project Manager at Gobe Studio, Madrid, Spain    🗓️18 Dec 🕞 15.30-16.45 🖥️ Zoom More info ➡️ https://oe.cd/5QG  

📣 Work in communications? Join our team! The OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities is looking for a Communications Officer to support our work on regional development and multi-level governance. This is a dynamic role working on content creation, digital outreach, and high-profile event coordination. Responsibilities include: 🟢 360° Event Communication – Lead communication strategies for high-level events like the 2025 RDPC Ministerial Meeting, including content creation, promotion, and dissemination of deliverables. 🟢 Content Creation & Strategy – Draft compelling articles, blogs, policy notes, and digital content while refining outreach strategies to engage stakeholders and maximize impact. 🟢 Digital & Social Media Management – Create engaging web and social media content, coordinate with the OECD Communications team, and monitor metrics to optimise outreach. 🟢 Stakeholder Engagement – Act as a key contact for delegations, media, and external partners, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Apply by 19 December 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPkSG

🌍 How are countries across the OECD using place-based strategies to strengthen strategic sectors? 📈  Join our upcoming joint webinar with the U.S. Mission to the OECD on: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 🗣️ Many OECD countries are taking a place-based approach to bolster economic security, while some have sought to explicitly address local and regional disparities. 🌐 Join this webinar to hear the latest state of play from across the OECD and learn directly from practitioners and policy makers in the US, Canada, and Germany. 👥 Meet our speakers: • Ambassador Sean Patrick Maloney, U.S. Mission to the OECD • Mark Muro, Senior Fellow and Metropolitan Policy Director, The Brookings Institution  • Amanda Mays, Senior Advisor for Policy, CHIPS Program, U.S. Department of Commerce, United States  • Daniel Silverman, Vice-President of Foreign Direct Investment, Investissement Québec, Canada  • Thomas Horn, CEO, Saxony Trade & Invest Corp., Germany  • Kenny McDonald, President and CEO, One Columbus, Ohio, United States • Nadim Ahmad, Deputy Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, OECD • Delphine CLAVREUL, Policy Analyst, Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, OECD Register here 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPjBp Karen E. Maguire | Anna Rubin | Talia Melic | Alexandra Campbell | Oscar Mauricio Coronado Rincón | Anni Huovinen | Lukas Kammerer |

🌟 Indigenous women are reshaping entrepreneurship around the world, blending tradition with innovation to drive economic and social change. 🔸 In Canada, 73% of Indigenous women entrepreneurs draw on cultural knowledge in their businesses. With 30% between 26 and 40 years old, they represent one of the youngest entrepreneurial demographics in the country. 🔸 In Australia, Indigenous women are the fastest-growing business demographic, accounting for 36% of the sector in 2021. 🔸 In Colombia in the Amazon region, Indigenous women are leading community efforts to defend their territories and foster local development. ❗ However, Indigenous women often face systemic challenges, including limited access to financing and navigating gender expectations. In Latin America, Indigenous girls often face persistent barriers in education and literacy, limiting access to entrepreneurial opportunities. 💡Join our webinar to learn more about the role of Indigenous women entrepreneurs in strengthening their economic position with cultural identity. 📅 11 December 2024 ⏰ 16:00-18:00 (CET) 📍 Virtual Register 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPjgC Lamia Kamal-Chaoui | Nadim Ahmad | Dorothée Allain-Dupré (Landel) | Jose Enrique Garcilazo | Andres Sanabria | Bridget Donovan | Sinead Teevan | Fernando Riaza

📣 We’re hiring! Join the OECD - OCDE as an Economist/Policy Analyst in Paris. The OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities (CFE) is looking for a motivated and experienced professional to join our Division for Regional Development and Multilevel Governance (RDG). 🔎 What you’ll focus on: 🟢 Subnational finance and fiscal decentralisation, including infrastructure finance. 🟢 Conducting in-depth research and analysis on multi-level governance and regional development. 🟢 Developing practical policy recommendations and roadmaps tailored to national and subnational contexts. 🟢 Leading projects that drive evidence-based decision-making and capacity building across countries and regions. 🎯 What we’re looking for: 🟢Strong experience in qualitative and quantitative research. 🟢Excellent drafting skills to produce impactful reports, policy papers, and presentations. 🟢Expertise in facilitating policy dialogues, workshops, and peer-learning events. 🟢A collaborative mindset to work across teams and disciplines within a global organization. Apply by 17 December 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPjf6

🌍 How can regions support a reliable supply of raw materials for Europe? At the EU Raw Materials Week, hosted by the European Commission, we’ll explore how regional ecosystems are advancing the EU Critical Raw Materials Act. With insights from the OECD - OCDE and DG REFORM’s TSI project on 10 EU mining regions, key focus areas include: 🔹 Engaging communities and improving communication about mining projects. 🔹 Driving innovation and circularity by connecting regional business and entrepreneurs with funding and research. 🔹 Equipping local workforces by improving skill matching and tailoring/delocalising training. 🔹 Clarifying land use plans and the easing access to energy and transport infrastructure aligned with community priorities. Explore the Agenda 📄 https://brnw.ch/21wPi4P Lamia Kamal-Chaoui | Nadim Ahmad | Joaquim Nunes de Almeida | Mika Riipi | Lotta Sartz | António Júlio Veiga Simão | Nathalie Berger | Kaspar Richter | Dorothée Allain-Dupré (Landel) | Jose Enrique Garcilazo | Andres S. | Bridget Donovan | Sinead Teevan | Jyrki Kaiponen Panagiotis Markantonatos | Kristiina Jokelainen, SmartNorth Ltd | Junta de Andalucía

🎯Agriculture is more than just food production—it's a bridge connecting urban and rural regions through food systems, cultural heritage, ecosystem services, renewable energy, and workforce dynamics.  🔑Effective collaboration between urban and rural regions is key to managing shared responsibilities including water resources, forests, and soils, which are essential for ecological health.   Join our upcoming workshop to discuss:     ✅ How agriculture connects rural and urban communities  ✅ Strategies to maximise opportunities for collaboration  ✅ How targeted rural and urban policies can help overcome challenges 📅 11 December 2024 | 🕒 15:00–16:30 CEST | 📍 Zoom Register here 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPhWh Lamia Kamal-Chaoui │ Nadim Ahmad │ Dorothée Allain-Dupré (Landel) │Jose Enrique Garcilazo │ Antonia Husberg │ Joanne Caddy │ Delphine CLAVREUL │ James Johnson │ Paul LArrivee │ María Martos Pérez │