Recession, recovery and reinvestment

02-sept.-2009

The global financial crisis is like no other that we have experienced since the early 20th century. This free publication identifies some of the most interesting practices from 41 case studies in response to the financial crisis from a local economic development perspective.

OECD Local Leadership and Economic Recovery Network

09-avr.-2009

This network is a high level working group of economic development practitioners aiming at raising awareness on the role of cities in the current situation and on their role in building part of the new economic system. A selection of top cities, development agencies and stakeholders share data and facts about the current situation especially focused on employment, skills, entrepreneurship, business competitiveness and the openness of the local economies.

Global Knowledge Flows and Economic Development - Just Released!

11-juin-2004

This publication examines how national and regional governments and development agencies can increase economic competitiveness by promoting connections to global knowledge flows. The analysis and policy recommendations present learning opportunities for policy makers, practitioners and scholars interested in this emerging area of policy. To contact the author, please send an e-mail to Jonathan.Potter@oecd.org

Conference on Integrated Strategies for Local Development: International Experiences, Ancona, Italy, 5 April 2004

11-mars-2004

This conference was organised by the Marche Region in partnership with the OECD LEED Programme. The aim was to present the Strategic Regional Agenda for the Local Territorial Development (ARSTEL for its Italian acronym), which is an innovative tool for integrated development, recently approved by the Marche Region. For more information, please contact Lucy.Clarke@oecd.org

Visit of Latin American Leaders, Château de la Muette, 16 February 2004

17-févr.-2004

The LEED Programme received a group of Latin American Leaders in the OECD Headquarters in Paris. This group came as part of the first European Cities Study Tour sponsored by the World Bank Institute. Some LEED Partners as well as French and European authorities took part in the discussions.

Conférence sur l'entreprenariat et le développement économique dans les zones urbaines défavorisées, Rome, Italie, 7-8 octobre 2003

Cet évènement a examiné la façon dont l’entreprenariat social, le financement des PME, la formation et le tutorat des PME promeuvent l'entreprenariat dans les zones urbaines défavorisées. Des expériences relevantes des villes de l'OCDE ont été présentées, dont Amsterdam, Londres, Rome, Toronto, Boston et Sao Paolo. Un rapport complet sur la conférence sera disponible au début de l'année 2004. Pour télécharger les présentations des experts ainsi que le programme, veuillez cliquer ici.

Conférence de l’OCDE sur la décentralisation et les politiques du marché du travail, Venise, Italie, 17 19 avril 2008

du 17-avr.-2008 au 19-avr.-2008

Le gouvernement central devrait-il confier le développement économique et de l’emploi aux décideurs locaux ? Les ministres des pays de l’OCDE ont traité de ces questions lors d’une conférence qui s'est tenue à Venise, en Italie, du 17 au 19 avril 2008.

Roundtable on "Enterprise Development and Investment Climate in Ukraine", Kiev, Ukraine

le 13-juin-2006

The objective of the roundtable was to present the main findings of the joint EC-OECD project carried out in 2004-2006 and to discuss the related policy recommendations with Ukrainian representatives. The meeting was co-hosted by the UNDP. 

Capacity building seminar on “Building Development Strategies for Cities and Regions”, Trento, Italy

du 23-oct.-2006 au 27-oct.-2006

This 5-day capacity building seminar will focus on the local development strategy design and implementation and more specifically it will emphasize the role of strategy in integrating different drivers, factors and enablers of local economic development. This event will bring together 60 experienced policy makers and practitioners from Central, East and South East Europe working in the area of regional and local development strategy building.

Conference on "Local Economic Strategies for Equity and Growth: Building on Success - Glasgow's Future Prosperity", Glasgow

du 05-juin-2006 au 06-juin-2006

This conference discussed the findings of the expert study mission which took place in Glasgow last January and that will contribute to the new economic strategy of the City.  The event was organised in partnership with Scottish Enterprise Glasgow and Glasgow City Council.

Seminar on "What Future for Development Agencies?", London, UK

le 21-nov.-2005

This seminar was jointly organised by the OECD LEED Programme and the Center for Public Policy Seminars (CPPS).  It looked at how development and successes of UK agencies fits with the global situation and examined the strenghts and weaknesses of the various development bodies in the UK. 

Quelles agences de développement au service de la décentralisation ? Paris, 17 juin 2003

Cette conférence a été organisée conjointement par le Programme LEED et la Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations. Les interventions internationales ainsi que les débats qui les ont suivi étaient très appréciés par les participants. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez contacter Lucy.Clarke@oecd.org