Reading Time: 4 minutesThe pandemic has led to a surge in co-working spaces, offering flexible work options for professionals. These spaces can promote inclusivity by supporting diverse workers and creating local economic growth.
Category: Work
Turning the tide in Tokyo: How the city is boosting prospects for women
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe power of women is Japan’s largest untapped energy source, crucial for the country’s growth. Tokyo’s initiatives, like promoting women’s participation in society and supporting female entrepreneurs, aim to create a city where women can shine and contribute to sustainable growth.
Jeans in France: A tailored approach for SMEs and local communities
Reading Time: 3 minutesThomas Huriez, founder of 1083 jeans, has pioneered the concept of “perma-industry,” promoting a production model that aligns with local ecosystems and emphasizes positive social and environmental impacts.
Volunteering for change: how to mobilise volunteers to drive local development
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn honour of International Volunteer Day, OECD experts dive into how volunteering can benefit communities and local development.
Les jeunes entrepreneurs offrent-ils une opportunité de faire progresser la France ?
Reading Time: 4 minutesJeunes entrepreneurs : clés pour l’avenir de la France. Alors que la France vise la compétitivité économique, les jeunes entrepreneurs émergent comme moteurs de changement et d’innovation. Malgré des défis sociaux et de compétences, l’entrepreneuriat social offre des perspectives encourageantes.
Can young entrepreneurs drive France forward?
Reading Time: 3 minutesCan young entrepreneurs drive France forward? In the pursuit of economic competitiveness, young business owners are becoming drivers of change and fresh ideas. Despite social and skill challenges, the growth of social entrepreneurship shows promising potential.
Shaping a new generation of entrepreneurs: how can we make entrepreneurship more diverse?
Reading Time: 3 minutesYouth entrepreneurship is on the rise. Innovative partnerships between Higher Education Institutions and businesses are helping to shape a new generation of entrepreneurs, but too often these projects fall short by missing out on equity.
State of the artist: how to protect cultural and creative workers?
Reading Time: 3 minutesCultural workers are more likely to be self-employed than those in other sectors. In 2020, on average 29% of cultural workers were self-employed in OECD countries compared to 14% across sectors.