What is the OECD Local Development Forum?
The Forum is the OECD’s network of local development practitioners, entrepreneurs and social innovators. Created in 2004, the Forum has thousands of members in the OECD and beyond. It is a unique setting for the private and public sector to challenge assumptions, learn from each, and work together to forge practical solutions to today’s economic and social challenges.
Learn more:
OECD Local Development Forum Brochure
What does the Forum offer?
- Annual conference: join hundreds of participants to discuss latest trends and innovations shaping local labour markets
- Side events: attend webinars and workshops on selected thematic topics
- Best practices: learn about successful employment and social programmes from our members and partners
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OECD Policy Responses to Corona Virus (Covid-19): From pandemic to recovery: Local employment and economic development
The 2020 edition of Job Creation and Local Economic Development considers the short-term impacts on local labour markets as well as the longer-term implications for local development.
Preparing for the Future of Work in Canada: This OECD report examines the potential impacts of automation on people and places across Canada with a special focus on the Province of Ontario.
Preparing the Basque Country, Spain for the Future of Work: This OECD report sheds light on the potential impacts of automation on the Basque labour market, including which types of jobs and groups of workers are most likely to be impacted, in light of COVID-19 and other labour market changes.
Practitioner of the Moment
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Featured Practitioners
Click here to see a full list of featured practitioners.
Become a Forum Partner
The Forum is the ideal opportunity for any institution involved in local employment and economic development to enhance its profile and showcase new approaches, services and initiatives to a high-level global audience.
All institutions involved in local employment and economic development and area-based partnerships may become Forum Partners.
Contact
For more information, please contact Jonathan Barr and Alessandro Kandiah.
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