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From roots to returns: engaging diasporas to tackle skills gaps

20 November 2025 Margaux Tharaux - (OECD)

Reading Time: 4 minutesAcross the OECD, regions are scrambling for the skills needed to boost regional prosperity. For many, mobilising diaspora communities could help bolster the workforce, investment, and civic energy. Pairing quick fixes and core place-based investments in attractiveness factors like housing and public services can turn attachment into arrivals and long-term retention. The time is right: the pool of potential returners is large, and we are getting a handle on what works. Regions should act now to convert existing attachment into renewed demographic and socio-economic vitality.

The shifting winds of work: Can regions keep up?

28 October 2025 Cem Özgüzel - (OECD) and Patricia Peñalosa - (OECD)

Reading Time: 3 minutesPowerful forces are reshaping the world of work. Ageing populations, the transition to green energy, rapid digitalisation, and uneven connectivity are already redrawing the economic landscape. AI tools promise a way out – automating routine tasks, optimising schedules, even predicting maintenance needs before breakdowns. But for local leaders, a dilemma looms: will AI ease labour shortages or put people out of work – and their region?

The green transition of SMEs: A tale from Portugal’s textile and clothing industry

26 September 2025 Marco Marchese - (OECD) and António Braz Costa - (CITEVE and CeNTI)

Reading Time: 4 minutesPortugal shows that the green transition in textiles is both a climate imperative and a business opportunity to reshape production, secure jobs, and meet global demand for sustainable fashion. With SMEs at the core, progress must come from the bottom up, backed by coherent top-down policies. As the fashion cycle accelerates, so too does its environmental footprint – and the need to change our approach.

Unlocking youth potential: Creating a future that feels possible

24 September 2025 María Camila Páez - (OECD Youthwise)

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn OECD countries, around 1 in 8 young people fall between the two and become “NEETs” – those neither working, studying, nor receiving training. In Latin America, it is 1 in 4 young people. But NEETs are not just a problem. They represent an opportunity – a vast pool of talent, full of skills and enthusiasm. With the right support, they can become a powerful and positive force for change.

COGITO Talks… Power Shift: When First Nations Lead the Future

28 April 2025 Mark Podlasly - (FMNPC) and Sinead Teevan - (OECD)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat happens when First Nations take the lead in shaping the future of clean energy and infrastructure in Indigenous communities? In this episode, we hear from Mark Podlasly, CEO of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) and member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation in British Columbia.

The AI race is on: Businesses and regions off the blocks

11 February 2025 Sandrine Kergroach - (OECD) and Julien Héritier - (mc2i)

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2024, AI usage surged in the EU27, with 13.5% of enterprises adopting it, spurred by accessible generative AI. However, disparities emerge as some firms and regions advance while others lag, raising concerns over increasing digital divides.

COGITO Talks… L’emploi à l’ère de l’IA générative : une opportunité pour tous et partout ? avec Eric Pérès

10 February 2025 Eric Pérès - (FO-Cadres)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteL’intelligence artificielle générative augmente la productivité et aide à résoudre les pénuries de main-d’œuvre, mais accentue la fracture numérique entre urbain et rural.

How Malmö Developed a Thriving Startup Community: Lessons from Minc’s Journey

27 January 2025 Daniel Persson - (Minc)

Reading Time: 4 minutesMalmö, Sweden, transformed from deindustrialization to a vibrant tech hub through innovation and inclusivity. Minc plays a crucial role in supporting startups, showcasing successful collaboration, funding access, and community diversity as keys to economic growth.

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