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Governing Regional Development Policy: The Use of Performance IndicatorsEnglish | View long abstract 26-Mar-2009 This report examines both the challenges and the opportunities associated with designing and using indicator systems as a tool for the governance of regional development policy. |
The Changing Boundaries of Social EnterprisesEnglish | View long abstract 27-Feb-2009 This book contains recommendations for national and local policy makers and presents a set of international best practices for social enterprises. Related documents: |
Regional development and global challengesEnglish | View long abstract 23-Dec-2008 The Territorial Development Policy Committee met to discuss how regional policies can address global challenges. Mark Drabenstott, Director of the RUPRI Center for Regional Competitiveness, University of Missouri, US, and TDPC Chair, tells the regional policy story. |
Entrepreneurship and innovation are engines of economic growth, OECD workshop concludespdf,114Kb,English | View long abstract 08-May-2008 A three-day international workshop on innovation and the global impact of high-growth small and medium-sized firms (SMEs), organized by OECD with the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, hailed entrepreneurship and the fast growth of innovative small firms as the engines of economic growth. |
More Than Just Jobs: Workforce Development in a Skills-Based EconomyEnglish | View long abstract 27-Mar-2008 This report provides valuable insights into how labour policies can be expanded to meet economic development and social cohesion goals, while also reconciling national and local concerns... Related documents: |
Competitive Regional Clusters: National Policy ApproachesEnglish | View long abstract 07-Dec-2006 "Competitive Regional Clusters: National Policy Approaches" analyses the objectives, targeting, instruments and inter-governmental role sharing used by 26 programmes in 14 OECD countries. |
OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance: United StatesEnglish | View long abstract 02-Aug-2006 This site contains a list of key references on the United States. The documentary database includes documents on partnership and local governance that have been published by governments, universities and other organisations. |
Designing Local Skills StrategiesEnglish | View long abstract 20-Jun-2006 Francesca Froy, Sylvain Giguère, Andrea Hofer Drawing from a wide array of case studies, this book analyses best-practice local strategies for increasing workforce skills. And it also takes a close look at the opportunities and challenges presented by international migration. Related documents: |
Clusters, Innovation and EntrepreneurshipEnglish | View long abstract 20-Jun-2006 John Potter; Gabriela Miranda Explores the success of major innovation and entrepreneurship clusters in OECD countries, the challenges they now face in sustaining their positions and the lessons for other places seeking to build successful clusters. Also available:Related documents: |