Reading Time: 4 minutesChildren are disappearing from city centres. Between 2018 and 2023, 19 out of 30 European capitals saw the share of the population aged 0-14 decline
Category: Regions
The drivers, distribution and direction of place-based productivity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProductivity is central to understanding economic success as it defines what outcomes can be achieved from a given set of resources. As such we are
Beyond the buzz: Measuring the lasting impact of events
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat remains after the excitement of major events fades? Spirit of 2012 shows how targeted, well-measured programmes can turn Olympic buzz into lasting well-being gains, especially for those who need it most.
Partnerships that work: Local alliances for inclusive economy in Central America
Reading Time: 5 minutesEach year, many Central American migrants return to the same challenges they left behind: scarce jobs, limited prospects and exclusion. But in parts of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, local actors are helping turn return into a fresh start.
Still making waves: What have 10 years of the OECD Principles on Water Governance taught us?
Reading Time: 3 minutesA decade after their launch, the OECD Principles on Water Governance remain more relevant than ever. With floods, droughts and water demand rising, the world doesn’t just need more pipes, it needs smarter policies
COGITO TALKS… HOPE OR HYPE: CAN SOCIAL INNOVATION REALLY DELIVER?
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.
The politics of the paddock: what Clarkson’s Farm can teach us about agriculture and rural resilience
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.
Can local leadership revive left-behind regions?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn struggling regions, feelings of alienation are growing. Recovery depends on tapping into local identity and pride, with place-based strategies that rebuild trust and opportunity. Long-term support is key to reconnecting communities to the economy and democracy.