Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow can we turn great ideas into lasting social impact? In this episode of the OECD Podcast, Shayne MacLachlan speaks with Jeroen Jutte, Head of the European Social Fund Coordination Unit at the European Commission.
Category: Employment
Can Special Economic Zones spur regional attractiveness?
Reading Time: 5 minutesSpecial Economic Zones (SEZs) have evolved beyond tax incentives to boost regional growth, focusing on infrastructure, digital connectivity, and talent. From Ireland’s Shannon Free Zone to China’s industrial hubs, their success hinges on strong governance and a place-sensitive approach. The challenge now is ensuring SEZs drive inclusive regional development.
How Malmö Developed a Thriving Startup Community: Lessons from Minc’s Journey
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.
Perspektiven nach der Entlassung: Wie öffentliche Politikmaßnahmen Arbeitnehmer*innen helfen können
Reading Time: 3 minutesMassenentlassungen zerstören Gemeinden, können aber mit den richtigen Maßnahmen auch zu einer Erneuerung führen. Erfahren Sie, wie Strategien wie Diversifizierung, Umschulung und gezielte Unterstützung – wie in Oulu nach dem Niedergang von Nokia – den Arbeitnehmern helfen, sich umzustellen und die lokale Wirtschaft wieder aufzubauen.
Life after layoffs: how public policies can help workers move on
Reading Time: 4 minutesMass layoffs devastate communities but can also spark renewal with the right policies. Learn how strategies like diversification, retraining, and targeted support, as seen in Oulu’s recovery after Nokia’s decline, help workers transition and rebuild local economies.
Can social capital save places?
Reading Time: 3 minutesRevitalising communities requires attention to social capital alongside physical infrastructure. Learn how trust and collaboration drive civic engagement – essential for overcoming contemporary crises.
Labour markets without borders: Greater Copenhagen’s vision for the future
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn celebration of the 25th birthday of the Øresund Bridge, Greater Copenhagen solidifies its status as a leading cross-border region, showing significant economic growth and plans for further integration.
Is green talent the new oil? Latin America and the Caribbean are betting on skills
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe green transition could create 15 million new jobs by 2030, but regional disparities and skill mismatches require collaboration to address.