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Bridget Donovan - (OECD)

Bridget Donovan is a Policy Analyst at the OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, where she contributes to the Mining Regions and Cities Initiative. Her work focuses on strengthening wellbeing across economic, social, and environmental dimensions in regions affected by mining. Previously, she worked in ESG consulting, conducting materiality assessments for mining companies, and in Indigenous organisations, supporting capacity building and organisational development. 

The politics of the paddock: what Clarkson’s Farm can teach us about agriculture and rural resilience

04 July 2025 Shayne MacLachlan - (OECD) and Bridget Donovan - (OECD)

Reading Time: 4 minutesBehind the humour and chaos of Clarkson’s Farm lies a serious story of rural struggle and resilience. This blog explores what it reveals, and what policy makers can learn about diversification, perception, and place-based solutions.

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It’s time to recognise rural regions’ strengths 

12 June 2025 Bridget Donovan - (OECD)

Reading Time: 3 minutesRural areas are revitalizing through green and digital transitions, contributing significantly to renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Tailored policies, community engagement, and improved services are essential for maximising their potential in economic growth and resilience.

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Unlocking Indigenous Potential in Mining Regions: From stakeholders to shareholders

19 January 2024 Michael Woodley - (Yindjibarndi Nation Limited) and Bridget Donovan - (OECD)

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the latest installment of our Unlocking Indigenous Potential in Mining Regions series, Michael Woodley and Bridget Donovan discuss opportunities for Indigenous-led development in regions characterised by their natural ressources.

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Unlocking Indigenous Potential in Mining Regions: Circular Economy

19 October 2023 Carrie Stoddart-Smith - (OpinioNative) and Bridget Donovan - (OECD)

Reading Time: 3 minutesAcross the globe, over half the projects that extract minerals necessary for the green transition are located on or near Indigenous land. Carrie Stoddart-Smith and Bridget Donovan explore what this could mean for those populations.

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