Laurence TODD

Laurence TODD is Counsellor at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities. Prior to joining the OECD, Laurence worked in the UK Civil Service in the Ministry of Defence, Her Majesty’s Treasury and for three years in the Office of Prime Minister David Cameron as a policy advisor and private secretary. Laurence also spent three years in Malaysia as Research Director at an independent think tank. Laurence graduated in Philosophy at the University of Bristol and holds a Masters in Public Policy from Sciences Po.

Terabytes of treasure – cities unlocking new opportunities for services and SMEs

09 March 2023 Laurence TODD

Subnational governments are sitting on a treasure trove of data. From waste and transport to local taxes, huge quantities of data are produced daily. This data can be incredibly powerful – helping city administrations make services more targeted and effective.