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Models for social inclusion: results from five OECD case studies

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18-Nov-2009

The international seminar aimed to disseminate the results of an OECD LEED study on social inclusion undertaken in five Regions across Italy and Poland who are members of the ESF CoNET Network.

Getting the young into jobs: the role of partnerships

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26-Oct-2009

The seminar was addressed to those working in partnerships on youth policies, or in the process of establishing a partnership in one of the following areas: (i) promoting entrepreneurship;(ii) youth skills initiatives; (iii) integrating youth disa

Conference "Making entrepreneurship and SMEs more innovative"

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24-Oct-2009

Innovation and entrepreneurship performance of a locality are key in supporting long-term growth. How to design local policies that improve this performance was the focus of this conference. High-profile participants represented both the public and private sector.

Conference "Making entrepreneurship and SMEs more innovative"

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22-Oct-2009

Innovation and entrepreneurship performance of a locality are key in supporting long-term growth. How to design local policies that improve this performance is the focus of this conference. High-profile participants will represent both the public and private sector.

Supporting SMEs in a time of crisis: how to choose the right actions

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12-Oct-2009

To implement an entrepreneurship agenda, national governments needed to partner with local governments, the private sector, and civil society organisations. This seminar aimed to develop a dialogue between national and sub-national stakeholders in the entrepreneurship field.

L'Aquila Earthquake: Re-launching the Economy

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25-Jun-2009

The workshop was held in Rome on 3 July 2009, and was organised by the OECD in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance. International experts and policy practitioners from around the world assessed policy options to restore the regional economy.

OECD Reviews of Regional Innovation: Piedmont, Italy

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19-Jun-2009

This report reviews how Piedmont's new regional strategy supports innovation and how its efforts can be improved. 

Routes out of the crisis – New strategies for skills and employment

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10-Jun-2009

This seminar begins with a day session open to a wider audience of policymakers and practitioners involved in tackling the impact of the crisis on jobs and skills. Day 2 and 3 are structured around a mix of expert presentations, discussion and group work. Presentations are available online.

OECD Rural Policy Review: Italy

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10-Apr-2009

Rural regions in Italy have some of the highest GDP per capita among OECD countries yet analysis of rural Italy reveals varied economic conditions, an increasing elderly population and a diminished focus on environmental isses.  This report looks at the priorities for future rural poli