Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities
Measuring the attractiveness of regions
This working paper provides a conceptual framework for measuring the attractiveness
of OECD regions. First, it presents the imperative for rethinking regional attractiveness
in the context of global shocks and trends and their regionalised consequences and
opportunities. Then, it presents a new framework through which to look at territorial
levers for attracting investors, talent and visitors, and where those policy goals
can overlap. Various tools, as well a dashboard comprising 55 indicators, are produced
which policy-makers can leverage to better understand their strengths and gaps in
terms of attractiveness towards international targets.