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Reflecting on the future of the ”creative class” in regional development

Dr. Richard Florida encourages cities and regions to consider how diversity, creativity and innovation can contribute to attracting creative talent and investment, and shape inclusive and sustainable development. He then unpacks how non-metropolitan areas can benefit from a greater influx of creative people and capital, especially in the wake of the pandemic.

Extreme heat is the silent killer of climate change: How can cities beat it?

As fires rage and droughts blight communities around the world, cities have been sweating. The effects of extreme heat are frequently more severe in cities. In the face of rising temperatures, how can cities beat the heat?

Walking the talk: Can the SDGs help support the COVID-19 recovery in cities and regions?

In times of a global pandemic, war and rising instability, how do we get back on track to good health, peace and resilience? The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development offers a solid route, but we need to step up action.

Ensuring shared prosperity in a changing world

As the world and Europe confront successive crises stemming from the climate emergency, post-pandemic recovery, and Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, regions are under renewed pressure. To address them, we need a new place-based approach to policymaking, taking into account the territorial dimension.

Travelling light: Labour shortages hampering sustainable recovery for tourism

The tourism sector was one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it is facing labour shortages. As the Northern Hemisphere heats up for summer, how can the sector meet the immediate needs of customers and also create good jobs going forward?

Rural areas to the rescue: how rural renewables are driving the green transition

As global energy prices rise as a result of war in Ukraine, the switch to renewable energy has taken on a new urgency. With ambitious new targets to cut reliance on Russian fossil-fuel imports and increase energy security, what will the transition mean for rural communities? How can they make the most of it?

The long and the short on labour shortages: How is Canada doing?

In March 2022, the number of job vacancies in Canada surpassed 1 million for the first time on record. This triggered widespread concern about labour shortages and Canada is not alone. As unemployment hits record lows, reports of shortages have become commonplace across OECD countries.

From one crisis to another: what price for SMEs?

The stock of outstanding SME loans grew at around 5% in 2020, a record high since 2007. Many weakened businesses were expecting respite as their troubles began to recede, but Russia’s war against Ukraine has sent a tidal wave through OECD countries and regions.

Rural areas to the rescue: how rural renewables are driving the green transition

08 July 2022 Lisanne Raderschall and Andres Sanabria

Making data dance: The key to SME scale up?

07 July 2022 Lora Pissareva and Juan Felipe Rodrigo Lopez

A number of barriers, notably uneven access to data, technology and skills hold too many SMEs back from making the most of new opportunities created by the data economy. Outdated data infrastructure, management practices and cultures are a factor.

The long and the short on labour shortages: How is Canada doing?

05 July 2022 Tony Bonen

The secrets of SMEs – and how to protect them

28 June 2022 Sandrine Kergroach and Allison Mages

For many SMEs, knowledge is power. Their business – and competitive edge – depends on their knowledge of markets and their product. Businesses can protect some of their most strategic insights through trade secrets.

From one crisis to another: what price for SMEs?

27 June 2022 Celine Kauffmann

Where is tech train going and who’s at the wheel?

24 June 2022 Uri Gabai

In Israel in the past two years, the leading companies in the tech sector were SMEs. From early-stage startups to growth companies, Israeli tech SMEs showed record breaking figures since COVID started.

In the driving seat: How entrepreneurs can move us into the fast lane for the green transition

24 June 2022 Pablo Shah

Countries across the world are now gearing up to face the most profound shared challenge in generations: climate change. The road to net zero will be paved with innovative green technologies – the bread and butter of the green entrepreneur. With the right policy support, these entrepreneurs can drive the green transition.

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Reflecting on the future of the ”creative class” in regional development

Extreme heat is the silent killer of climate change: How can cities beat it?

Walking the talk: Can the SDGs help support the COVID-19 recovery in cities and regions?

Covid + Fintech: finally a game changer for SME financing?

Ensuring shared prosperity in a changing world

Worn out: COVID-19, Women and the Great Exhaustion

Travelling light: Labour shortages hampering sustainable recovery for tourism

Rural areas to the rescue: how rural renewables are driving the green transition

The long and the short on labour shortages: How is Canada doing?

The secrets of SMEs – and how to protect them

From one crisis to another: what price for SMEs?

Where is tech train going and who’s at the wheel?

Rural areas to the rescue: how rural renewables are driving the green transition

Making data dance: The key to SME scale up?

The long and the short on labour shortages: How is Canada doing?

The secrets of SMEs – and how to protect them

From one crisis to another: what price for SMEs?

Where is tech train going and who’s at the wheel?

In the driving seat: How entrepreneurs can move us into the fast lane for the green transition