THE POWER OF PEOPLE, PLACES & FIRMS
Reading Time: 3 minutesItaly has always been a land of entrepreneurs. SMEs are crucial to the economic growth of Italy, accounting for around 80% of employment and generating more than 65% of the nation’s added value. But what about the next generation? How are Italian universities preparing young people to innovate? How are they training entrepreneurs to align economic goals with social and environmental responsibility? What is Italy’s next step?
Reading Time: 4 minutesPortugal shows that the green transition in textiles is both a climate imperative and a business opportunity to reshape production, secure jobs, and meet global demand for sustainable fashion. With SMEs at the core, progress must come from the bottom up, backed by coherent top-down policies. As the fashion cycle accelerates, so too does its environmental footprint – and the need to change our approach.
Reading Time: 4 minutesComment les villes peuvent-elles bâtir un écosystème entrepreneurial qui soutient une croissance à la fois durable, inclusive et locale ? Paris est un bon exemple.
Reading Time: 4 minutesParis is going beyond the basics to harness innovation and power not just startups but the future of entire cities.
Reading Time: 3 minutesLa innovación y la tecnología, guiadas por la evidencia y el trabajo colaborativo, se han consolidado en Colombia como catalizadores clave para la transformación social
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow can data and local collaboration transform education? United Way Colombia is showing that when communities, innovation, and evidence come together, impact becomes not just possible, but measurable and scalable.
Reading Time: 4 minutesItaly’s tourism sector is undergoing a quiet revolution. From AI-powered hospitality to immersive virtual experiences, small businesses are embracing digital tools to enhance authenticity, boost resilience, and connect more meaningfully with travellers.
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.