Amal Chevreau - (OECD)

Amal Chevreau, Head of the social economy and innovation unit, Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, has authored and co-authored several publications on the social economy and social entrepreneurship. Amal also worked in the OECD regional development division. Prior to joining the OECD, Amal worked 10 years as head of studies and research at l’Institut de Prospective Economique du Monde Méditeranéen (Paris), and held several senior positions in regional development agencies in Morocco. She holds a BA in public law and political science (University Mohammed V- Morocco) an LLM in comparative law (University of Miami- School of Law-US) and an MA in international relations and international public law (Keele University-United Kingdom).

From informality to inclusion: Sharing Latin America’s rural resources

27 November 2025 Roxana Glavanov - (OECD) and Amal Chevreau - (OECD)

Reading Time: 4 minutesLatin America’s rural communities produce much of the food, energy and minerals the world depends on. Yet for many rural residents, the promise of lasting prosperity often remains out of reach – because despite this wealth, insecure and informal work is widespread, undermining livelihoods, services, and long-term opportunity. But with the right tools and trust in place, rural regions can move from informality to inclusion.

COGITO Talks… La République des Hyper Voisins

26 November 2025 Amal Chevreau - (OECD), Marion Lagadic - (OECD) and Patrick Bernard - (La République des Hyper Voisins)

Reading Time: 21 minutesThis conversation dives into how a small gathering in a local restaurant blossomed into a powerful neighbourhood network grounded in trust, conviviality, and mutual support. From organising a 1 500-person street banquet to creating WhatsApp groups that connect thousands of residents, Patrick and Marion share how intentional social ties can strengthen safety, wellbeing, and even help older neighbours remain in their homes.