Insights on Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Tourism, Regions and Cities
Our universities play a special role in generating the skills and new ideas that drive national economic and social progress. But can they do more to lift their local communities?
“Passport for Work” is a project in Eindhoven – an online platform, where job seekers engage in gamified assessments to build an overview of their skills and other professional attributes.
Remote working could help rejuvenate rural areas that have been struggling with both population decline and subdued economic growth. Improving internet access and service provision will be beneficial and help close the gap between them and leading regions…
The arrival of migrants in OECD regions is not new. In 2019 alone, 5.3 million new permanent migrants settled in OECD countries, many moving from one OECD country to another. These included foreign doctors, nurses and scientists.
Infrastructure investment can transform prospects for regions and cities. It can reduce digital divides, connect people, firms and places, and put us on track for a carbon-neutral future.
Action to protect our environment is an investment in our future. To make the transition to net zero, SMEs need to be able to finance green investments. How do we map out our collective journey to meet our climate objectives?
Depuis maintenant plus de 2 ans, les PME ont été confrontées à une succession de dispositions sanitaires et de mesures de fermeture totale ou partielle et d’injonctions administratives de toutes sortes qui ont fragilisé leur survie. L’invasion de l’Ukraine qui en découlent notamment en matière économique, apportent leur lot d’inquiétudes additionnelles.
Dr. Khanna urges decision-makers to step up their efforts to attract young talent and to build the conditions for migrants to thrive. This includes local investments in sustainable infrastructure, renewables and the circular economy – all to allow for a radical reshuffle of the world’s population in the face of climate change and digitalisation, among other things.