Head of Trento Centre at @OECD_local Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities. Views are my own & may not represent those of the @OECD.
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Il #Trentino dispone di una solida base industriale ancorata ad attività tradizionali.
L’opportunità ora: costruire su questi punti di forza per diversificare verso settori a più alto valore aggiunto.
📘Il nostro nuovo paper: doi.org/10.1787/bf9793e2-it
#Trentino 🇮🇹 has a strong industrial base anchored in traditional activities.
The opportunity now: build on existing strengths to diversify into higher value‑added sectors.
Our latest paper maps realistic pathways forward 🔗doi.org/10.1787/e2b8ddce-en
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⏳ One month to go
Join us 27–28 May in Maastricht for the @OECD Global Forum on Local Development to explore how communities can respond to shifting trade dynamics, unlock new opportunities and build more resilient local economies.
Register now 🔗 oecd-events.org/e/oecd-globa…
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🤖 SESSION 2: How is AI reshaping skills and labour markets across regions?
🔹Estibaliz Goñi @iberdrola
🔹Tommaso Ciarli @UNUMERIT
🔹Amaia Jugo @Bizkaia Talent
🔹Andrea Conte @EU_JRC
🔹Xabier Goenaga
#AnalysisToAction2026
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Apr 15
💡 SESSION 1: How can regions better connect knowledge and industry to boost productivity?
🔹Ana Lehmann @UPorto
🔹Luisa Gagliardi @Unibocconi
🔹Enric Fuster @sirisAcademic
🔹Olly Bartrum @biztradegovuk
🔹Raquel Ortega-Argiles @TPIProductivity
#FromAnalysisToAction2026
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🌍 #FromAnalysisToAction2026 has officially kicked off! Over two days, Bizkaia with be a global meeting point to rethink how local policies can boost productivity.
🤝 Organised by Orkestra, @OECD_local, @TPIProductivity, @cepal_onu and @Bizkaia
ℹ️ buff.ly/HVXiMpC
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💡AI is already widely used by SMEs, but there is significant room to deepen its impact.
According to the #D4SME survey: 61% of firms use AI, but 76% are “AI novices”.
Explore the new survey here 🔗 oecd.org/en/publications/emp…
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💡How easy is it for small businesses to access finance today?
From higher borrowing costs to stricter collateral requirements, #SMEs are navigating a complex landscape.
Follow the journey of a small business owner and explore what needs to change.
🔗oecd.org/en/publications/fin…
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How can local policies boost productivity and sustainable wellbeing?
Join us in Bilbao, Spain (15-16 April 2026) for the 2nd edition of From analysis to action: Harnessing local policies to boost productivity.
🖊️Register by 20 March
More info🔗oe.cd/6m5
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📢 Registrations are now open for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Local Development!
Where? 📍 Maastricht (Limburg), the Netherlands | 🗓️ 27–28 May 2026
Register here 🔗 oecd-events.org/e/oecd-globa…
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📢The 3rd edition of the @OECD-@Eurada_RDAs Winter School for Regional Development has kicked off in Seville.
Participants are exploring change and uncertainty, discussing future scenarios, and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.
More info🔗oe.cd/6hy
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💡Why do productivity gaps persist across regions?
In our study of Italy and Spain, we find that some regions lag simply due to different industries.
But even within the same industries, firms in less developed areas are 20–30% less productive.
🔗oecd.org/en/publications/wha…
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💡How do regions respond to industrial restructuring?
Some bounce back, others become trapped.
Using the new Industrial Restructuring Pressure (IRP) index, we map trajectories across 449 urban labour markets.
Index🔗doi.org/10.1787/14baf9f3-en
Mapping🔗doi.org/10.1787/1817c1cc-en
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23 Dec 2025
📢 Discover key outputs from 2025 on local employment and economic development.
Reports cover major events such as #Paris24, regional productivity, the social economy, and social innovation frameworks.
Explore here🔗 oecd.org/en/topics/local-emp…
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🔎Quali sono le prospettive per il settore cooperativo?
Il nostro ultimo paper esplora le tendenze chiave:
🔹azione comunitaria
🔹generazioni future
🔹digitalizzazione centrata sulla persona
🔹sostenibilità radicata sul territorio
📄 Leggi il paper: oe.cd/6iV
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3 Dec 2025
What if your #region could better anticipate change and shape long-term development strategies?
Join our 3rd #WinterSchool for #RegionalDevelopment in Seville 🇪🇸 on 10-12 Feb 2026.
Apply by 8 Jan 🔗 oe.cd/6hy
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24 Nov 2025
1 in 3 Europeans provide some form of care, a trend that will rise as Europe’s population ages.
#SocialEconomy organisations deliver scalable, community-focused solutions.
Join our report launch and webinar on 5 December to learn more 🔗 meetoecd1.zoom.us/webinar/re…
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