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.
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The dilemma of an entrepreneur: Balancing passion and well-being
Reading Time: 4 minutesEntrepreneurs can experience a mix of exhilaration and stress due to the nature of their work. Learn how policymakers can help these individuals thrive through supporting their well-being and encouraging their success.
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.
If music be the source of growth, play on
Reading Time: 3 minutesOver the next decade, 1.2 billion young people in emerging countries, especially Africa, face job scarcity. The thriving global music industry presents an economic opportunity, yet many nations ignore its potential for job creation and revenue growth.
Braga’s Beacon for democracy: How the city is engaging its residents
Reading Time: 4 minutesBraga, Portugal, is enhancing citizen engagement through participatory budgets, digital platforms, and inclusive programs. Learn how efforts focus on empowering diverse voices, utilizing data for informed participation, and fostering a culture of active citizenship for future democracy.
Re-energising ESG standards to improve well-being in mining regions
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith increasing demand for minerals and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) standards in the mining industry, it is important that communities, the private sector and other stakeholders collaborate effectively.
Indigenous peoples in mining regions: From compensation to collaboration?
Reading Time: 4 minutesHistorically, Indigenous communities have faced unequal benefits and limited capacity for development in mining projects. However, international and national efforts, along with industry shifts, are creating new possibilities for Indigenous involvement and well-being.
Inspirational leadership in Quebec to end homelessness
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe mayor of Quebec City, Bruno Marchand, explains how his city is attempting to reach a “zero homelessness” goal in our latest Champion Mayors article.