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Cogito Talks… Breaking barriers to the labour market for women with Yalla Trappan

31 October 2024 Frida Grundahl - (Yalla Trappan)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn about Yalla Trappan, a social enterprise empowering foreign-born women in Sweden through job opportunities and financial independence to reduce social isolation.

Cogito Talks… Shaping tomorrow’s cities with Urban Partners

31 October 2024 Jesse Shapins - (Urban Partners)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith Urban Partners, learn about the intersection between investment management and local and national projects promoting climate and social sustainability, emphasizing inclusive investment and the importance of thriving communities.

Keeping the lights on: what Europe can learn from Nordic regions about managing shrinking populations

30 October 2024 Antti Moisio - (OECD) and Margaux Vincent - (OECD)

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs OECD and EU regions anticipate significant population declines, local governments must adapt to maintain essential services. Nordic countries have effectively used inter-municipal cooperation (IMC) to share resources, manage costs, and ensure quality service delivery amid shrinking populations.

Shared effort needed to save democracy

11 October 2024 John Austin - (EI)

Reading Time: 2 minutes2024 is a pivotal year for democracies in more ways than one. Mounting economic inequities are threatening democracies and these threats can only be mitigated by an “urgent and focused” shared effort.

The twin transition: How are regions adapting to changing labour market and skills demands?

09 October 2024 Laurenz Baertsch - (OECD) and Patricia Peñalosa - (OECD)

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe twin transition alters labor markets, necessitating new skills and job creation. Learn how some regions adapt uniquely, leveraging strengths to address challenges such as skill gaps, demographic pressures, and workforce shortages.

Tourism stewardship: how destination organisations are driving change

26 September 2024 Kiri Goulter - (RTNZ)

Reading Time: 4 minutesTourism is at a crossroads, facing social, environmental and logistical issues. To maintain long-term sustainable growth in the sector, a stewardship approach must replace the growth-driven model.

Local climate action meets economic development: Lessons from the Melbourne Climate Network

26 September 2024 Andrew Wear - (City of Melbourne)

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Melbourne Climate Network unites diverse sectors to address climate challenges and foster economic growth. Learn how it emphasises collaboration, climate tech innovation, and inclusive job creation for sustainable development.

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Retaining talent in your region

Why richer cities don’t always mean better lives

東京の先へ：日本は地域の魅力を高めることができるか

Les smart cities ne suffisent plus : les villes ont besoin de systèmes de résilience

Beyond Tokyo: Can Japan boost the appeal of its regions?

When a giant restructures: what Volkswagen’s job cuts mean for local labour markets

Industrial Policy Needs to be Systematic, Not Just Ad Hoc

Smart Cities Are Not Enough: Cities Need Resilience Systems

When National Climate Averages Miss the Story

La Economía Social en España: Transformando los Valores en Cifras

The Social Economy in Spain: Turning Values into Numbers

Culture as Infrastructure: Policy Lessons from Abu Dhabi’s Creative Economy