BUILDING CONDUCIVE ECOSYSTEMS FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISESOECD CFE
This document summarizes a presentation given at an OECD conference on building enabling ecosystems for social enterprises. The presentation discusses how social enterprises face barriers but policies can help them overcome these barriers. It also notes that social enterprises deliver both social and economic value. The presentation then outlines several key aspects of enabling policy ecosystems for social enterprises, including the importance of appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks, access to finance, access to markets, business support structures, and training and research. It emphasizes the need for coordination and cooperation across different levels of government and stakeholder participation to develop coherent social entrepreneurship policymaking.
Acting on skills locallyDevolved skills budgets and building skills strategiesOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Greater Manchester’s Early Years strategy- building the business caseOECD CFE
Greater Manchester is developing an early years strategy and new delivery model to improve outcomes for children. A cost-benefit analysis was conducted over a 25-year period looking at fiscal, social and economic costs and benefits. The analysis found that the new delivery model would have a net benefit of over £400 million over 25 years through improved outcomes like school readiness, employment rates and reduced crime. However, the strategy faces challenges in obtaining investment as the estimated payback period is over 25 years when looking at ongoing delivery and most savings would not benefit local authorities. Efforts are underway to test and implement the model through early adopters and align it with other initiatives in the region.
Scaling-up Social Enterprises as a tool for Public Service deliveryOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Acting on skills locally: Building a skills strategy for leeds city regionOECD CFE
The document outlines the skills strategy of the Leeds City Region in the UK. It discusses the collaboration between local partners to address both supply and demand of skills. Key initiatives include developing intelligence on skills gaps, supporting business growth through grants and loans, expanding apprenticeships through hub networks, and engaging employers. Programs also aim to improve skills in education, transition from education to work, and raise skills levels overall to match the needs of local employers.
Support for social enterprises in ManchesterOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
BUILDING CONDUCIVE ECOSYSTEMS FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISESOECD CFE
This document summarizes a presentation given at an OECD conference on building enabling ecosystems for social enterprises. The presentation discusses how social enterprises face barriers but policies can help them overcome these barriers. It also notes that social enterprises deliver both social and economic value. The presentation then outlines several key aspects of enabling policy ecosystems for social enterprises, including the importance of appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks, access to finance, access to markets, business support structures, and training and research. It emphasizes the need for coordination and cooperation across different levels of government and stakeholder participation to develop coherent social entrepreneurship policymaking.
Acting on skills locallyDevolved skills budgets and building skills strategiesOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Greater Manchester’s Early Years strategy- building the business caseOECD CFE
Greater Manchester is developing an early years strategy and new delivery model to improve outcomes for children. A cost-benefit analysis was conducted over a 25-year period looking at fiscal, social and economic costs and benefits. The analysis found that the new delivery model would have a net benefit of over £400 million over 25 years through improved outcomes like school readiness, employment rates and reduced crime. However, the strategy faces challenges in obtaining investment as the estimated payback period is over 25 years when looking at ongoing delivery and most savings would not benefit local authorities. Efforts are underway to test and implement the model through early adopters and align it with other initiatives in the region.
Scaling-up Social Enterprises as a tool for Public Service deliveryOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Acting on skills locally: Building a skills strategy for leeds city regionOECD CFE
The document outlines the skills strategy of the Leeds City Region in the UK. It discusses the collaboration between local partners to address both supply and demand of skills. Key initiatives include developing intelligence on skills gaps, supporting business growth through grants and loans, expanding apprenticeships through hub networks, and engaging employers. Programs also aim to improve skills in education, transition from education to work, and raise skills levels overall to match the needs of local employers.
Support for social enterprises in ManchesterOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
This document summarizes OECD reviews of local job creation policies in 13 countries. It finds that aligning training with employers' needs, better connecting education and employment, and stimulating innovation can boost quality jobs and productivity. Examples highlighted include industry training programs, apprenticeships, sector-based approaches, and efforts supporting inclusion and disadvantaged groups. Flexibility in policy allows for better coordination and integration of these efforts at the local level.
Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship - David HalabiskyOECD CFE
The document discusses supporting youth entrepreneurship through public policy. It covers:
1) An OECD work program on inclusive entrepreneurship, including objectives, outputs, and ongoing work reviewing national youth entrepreneurship policies.
2) Data showing youth have high interest in entrepreneurship but low business creation rates, facing barriers like lack of skills and financing.
3) Key policy action areas to support youth entrepreneurship - building a supportive environment, improving skills, facilitating financing, and coordinating strategies.
4) Examples of good practices from Poland, Belgium, Slovenia, the UK, and Lithuania that deliver entrepreneurship training, financing, and networking to youth.
5) General principles for effective youth entrepreneurship
Using skills - increasing job quality and opportunities for progression - Boy...OECD CFE
Presentation by Boyd WOOD, Strategy Manager – Localism, Department for Work & Pensions, United Kingdom from the OECD capacity building seminar “A workforce for the future - Designing strong local strategies for better jobs and skills”, 28-29 Nov 2017, Venice, Italy.
More information: http://oe.cd/CBSVenice2018
Weaving together policies for social inclusion in Ireland - Christine MorrisOECD CFE
This document summarizes an OECD policy review of social inclusion in Ireland. It examines two disadvantaged areas, an urban area in Dublin and a rural area in County Meath. Key challenges in Ireland include consistent poverty, long-term unemployment, jobless households, and homelessness. The review assessed policies addressing socio-economic disadvantage through frameworks like public service reform and area-based programs. It analyzed the case studies on accessibility to opportunities, asset building, and multi-level governance. The final report provides recommendations to improve governance, leverage community assets, and increase access to economic opportunities at national and local levels.
The OECD Policy Grid - Entrepreneurial skills | Access to finance | Instituti...OECD CFE
Presentation by Stuart Thompson, OECD LEED Policy Analyst, to guide the discussion at the seminar organised by the OECD LEED Trento Centre for the Officers of the Autonomous Province of Trento on 28 September 2015.
https://www.trento.oecd.org
Boosting Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterpise Creation - Antonella NoyaOECD CFE
13th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, JOB CREATION AND INCLUSION FROM THE BOTTOM-UP 10th-11th April 2017 | Prague, Czech Republic
The COPIE Toolkit provides resources to help regions develop inclusive entrepreneurship policies and support structures. It includes diagnostic tools to assess strengths and weaknesses, as well as guides and modules focused on priority areas like entrepreneurship education, business advising, and access to finance. The toolkit has been applied in over 18 European locations since 2007. It is meant to help member states and regions better utilize EU funding programs to promote entrepreneurship and social inclusion.
Skills planning for city regions - Paul ZEALEYOECD CFE
Presentation by Paul ZEALEY, Skills Planning Lead Skills Development Scotland, United Kingdom from the OECD capacity building seminar “A workforce for the future - Designing strong local strategies for better jobs and skills”, 28-29 Nov 2017, Venice, Italy.
More information: http://oe.cd/CBSVenice2018
Greater London Authority - an overview of LondonOECD CFE
London has a growing economy and labor force of over 5.6 million jobs, though many are low-paying roles in retail, cleaning, social care, hospitality, and catering. The Greater London Authority works to raise wages and skills by campaigning for the London Living Wage, managing European structural funds, and supporting the London Enterprise Panel to increase apprenticeships and focus on higher-level skills. The goal is to promote economic development and help Londoners progress in their careers.
Policies for SME innovation and SME financing - Marco MarcheseOECD CFE
The document summarizes Marco Marchese's work at the OECD on local policies supporting SME innovation and financing. It discusses key issues such as the uncertainty of innovation and barriers to SME financing. It provides policy recommendations in areas like fostering university-business collaboration and establishing loan guarantee schemes. Specific policy examples analyzed include innovation vouchers in the Netherlands, business accelerators in various countries, and microfinance initiatives in Belgium and the UK.
In cooperation with the Research and Evaluation Division of BRAC, Copenhagen Consensus Center organized roundtable discussions with an aim to figure out smarter solutions to the most problematic issues facing Bangladesh.
Evaluation of SME and entreprenuership programme - Jonathan Potter & Stuart T...OECD CFE
Presentation by Jonathan Potter, OECD LEED Senior Policy Analyst, and Stuart Thompson, OECD LEED Policy Analys, tat the seminar organised by the OECD LEED Trento Centre for the Officers of the Autonomous Province of Trento on 13 November 2015.
https://www.trento.oecd.org
Communities of practice (CoPs) in international financial institutions (IFIs) can create value from knowledge to deliver better mission outcomes. CoPs address the supply and demand for knowledge within IFIs to support their missions and operations. Effective CoPs are chosen based on strategic knowledge areas, have full-time expert members, a topic sponsor, and a community leader. They represent different business units and create knowledge products to improve IFI performance. Lessons learned indicate CoPs work best when they follow a systematic approach, have clear goals, and members identify with the community's success.
Insights from the OECD’s work on early childhood education and careOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Engaging employers in skills development - Ekaterina TRAVKINAOECD CFE
Presentation by Ekaterina TRAVKINA, Manager, OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance from the OECD capacity building seminar “A workforce for the future - Designing strong local strategies for better jobs and skills”, 28-29 Nov 2017, Venice, Italy.
More information: http://oe.cd/CBSVenice2018
This document discusses the International Accounting Education Standards Board's (IAESB) role in establishing standards for accounting education and professional development. The IAESB aims to strengthen the global accountancy profession through high-quality education standards, promoting adoption of International Education Standards, and monitoring implementation of standards. It also discusses emerging trends impacting accounting education, key stakeholders, the IES revision project, and consequences of revising the standards.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental economic organization of 30 member countries that works to promote policies that will improve economic and social well-being. It provides a forum for governments to compare policies, identify best practices, and coordinate on domestic and international policy. The OECD also collects and publishes comparable data and monitors trends to forecast economic developments and social changes.
Local Initiatives to promote apprenticeships in Leeds and Manchester, UKOECD CFE
This year the Forum will focus on creativity, jobs and local development. We will examine how localities can support culture and creative industries as a source of knowledge and job creation and how the creative industry can act as a powerful driving force areas such as tourism, urban regeneration, and social inclusion.
Apprendre par la pratique : Rôles, défis et opportunités / Learning from Practice : Roles, Challenges and Opportunities
Mr. Adrian HEALY, SmartSpec project, Cardiff University
Séminaire sur la Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente / S3 organisé par l'ANPR avec le support de l'UE les 17 et 18 mai 2016 à Hammamet.
The OECD Business and Finance Scoreboard contains indicators and data related to corporate performance, banking, capital markets, pensions and investments. It supports analysis of developments in the financial markets and corporate sector. The Scoreboard is a sister publication to the OECD Business and Finance Outlook.
Find out more: http://www.oecd.org/daf/oecd-business-and-finance-scoreboard.htm
The 2016 OECD Pensions Outlook launches on 5 December. This flyer describes what is in the publication and the complementary publication "Life Annuity Products and their Guarantees". Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/pensions/oecd-pensions-outlook.htm
This document summarizes OECD reviews of local job creation policies in 13 countries. It finds that aligning training with employers' needs, better connecting education and employment, and stimulating innovation can boost quality jobs and productivity. Examples highlighted include industry training programs, apprenticeships, sector-based approaches, and efforts supporting inclusion and disadvantaged groups. Flexibility in policy allows for better coordination and integration of these efforts at the local level.
Supporting Youth in Entrepreneurship - David HalabiskyOECD CFE
The document discusses supporting youth entrepreneurship through public policy. It covers:
1) An OECD work program on inclusive entrepreneurship, including objectives, outputs, and ongoing work reviewing national youth entrepreneurship policies.
2) Data showing youth have high interest in entrepreneurship but low business creation rates, facing barriers like lack of skills and financing.
3) Key policy action areas to support youth entrepreneurship - building a supportive environment, improving skills, facilitating financing, and coordinating strategies.
4) Examples of good practices from Poland, Belgium, Slovenia, the UK, and Lithuania that deliver entrepreneurship training, financing, and networking to youth.
5) General principles for effective youth entrepreneurship
Using skills - increasing job quality and opportunities for progression - Boy...OECD CFE
Presentation by Boyd WOOD, Strategy Manager – Localism, Department for Work & Pensions, United Kingdom from the OECD capacity building seminar “A workforce for the future - Designing strong local strategies for better jobs and skills”, 28-29 Nov 2017, Venice, Italy.
More information: http://oe.cd/CBSVenice2018
Weaving together policies for social inclusion in Ireland - Christine MorrisOECD CFE
This document summarizes an OECD policy review of social inclusion in Ireland. It examines two disadvantaged areas, an urban area in Dublin and a rural area in County Meath. Key challenges in Ireland include consistent poverty, long-term unemployment, jobless households, and homelessness. The review assessed policies addressing socio-economic disadvantage through frameworks like public service reform and area-based programs. It analyzed the case studies on accessibility to opportunities, asset building, and multi-level governance. The final report provides recommendations to improve governance, leverage community assets, and increase access to economic opportunities at national and local levels.
The OECD Policy Grid - Entrepreneurial skills | Access to finance | Instituti...OECD CFE
Presentation by Stuart Thompson, OECD LEED Policy Analyst, to guide the discussion at the seminar organised by the OECD LEED Trento Centre for the Officers of the Autonomous Province of Trento on 28 September 2015.
https://www.trento.oecd.org
Boosting Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterpise Creation - Antonella NoyaOECD CFE
13th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY, JOB CREATION AND INCLUSION FROM THE BOTTOM-UP 10th-11th April 2017 | Prague, Czech Republic
The COPIE Toolkit provides resources to help regions develop inclusive entrepreneurship policies and support structures. It includes diagnostic tools to assess strengths and weaknesses, as well as guides and modules focused on priority areas like entrepreneurship education, business advising, and access to finance. The toolkit has been applied in over 18 European locations since 2007. It is meant to help member states and regions better utilize EU funding programs to promote entrepreneurship and social inclusion.
Skills planning for city regions - Paul ZEALEYOECD CFE
Presentation by Paul ZEALEY, Skills Planning Lead Skills Development Scotland, United Kingdom from the OECD capacity building seminar “A workforce for the future - Designing strong local strategies for better jobs and skills”, 28-29 Nov 2017, Venice, Italy.
More information: http://oe.cd/CBSVenice2018
Greater London Authority - an overview of LondonOECD CFE
London has a growing economy and labor force of over 5.6 million jobs, though many are low-paying roles in retail, cleaning, social care, hospitality, and catering. The Greater London Authority works to raise wages and skills by campaigning for the London Living Wage, managing European structural funds, and supporting the London Enterprise Panel to increase apprenticeships and focus on higher-level skills. The goal is to promote economic development and help Londoners progress in their careers.
Policies for SME innovation and SME financing - Marco MarcheseOECD CFE
The document summarizes Marco Marchese's work at the OECD on local policies supporting SME innovation and financing. It discusses key issues such as the uncertainty of innovation and barriers to SME financing. It provides policy recommendations in areas like fostering university-business collaboration and establishing loan guarantee schemes. Specific policy examples analyzed include innovation vouchers in the Netherlands, business accelerators in various countries, and microfinance initiatives in Belgium and the UK.
In cooperation with the Research and Evaluation Division of BRAC, Copenhagen Consensus Center organized roundtable discussions with an aim to figure out smarter solutions to the most problematic issues facing Bangladesh.
Evaluation of SME and entreprenuership programme - Jonathan Potter & Stuart T...OECD CFE
Presentation by Jonathan Potter, OECD LEED Senior Policy Analyst, and Stuart Thompson, OECD LEED Policy Analys, tat the seminar organised by the OECD LEED Trento Centre for the Officers of the Autonomous Province of Trento on 13 November 2015.
https://www.trento.oecd.org
Communities of practice (CoPs) in international financial institutions (IFIs) can create value from knowledge to deliver better mission outcomes. CoPs address the supply and demand for knowledge within IFIs to support their missions and operations. Effective CoPs are chosen based on strategic knowledge areas, have full-time expert members, a topic sponsor, and a community leader. They represent different business units and create knowledge products to improve IFI performance. Lessons learned indicate CoPs work best when they follow a systematic approach, have clear goals, and members identify with the community's success.
Insights from the OECD’s work on early childhood education and careOECD CFE
Presentation made during the last 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Development where local and national leaders, policy makers and practitioners discussed how inclusive growth can be built from the ground up.
Engaging employers in skills development - Ekaterina TRAVKINAOECD CFE
Presentation by Ekaterina TRAVKINA, Manager, OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance from the OECD capacity building seminar “A workforce for the future - Designing strong local strategies for better jobs and skills”, 28-29 Nov 2017, Venice, Italy.
More information: http://oe.cd/CBSVenice2018
This document discusses the International Accounting Education Standards Board's (IAESB) role in establishing standards for accounting education and professional development. The IAESB aims to strengthen the global accountancy profession through high-quality education standards, promoting adoption of International Education Standards, and monitoring implementation of standards. It also discusses emerging trends impacting accounting education, key stakeholders, the IES revision project, and consequences of revising the standards.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental economic organization of 30 member countries that works to promote policies that will improve economic and social well-being. It provides a forum for governments to compare policies, identify best practices, and coordinate on domestic and international policy. The OECD also collects and publishes comparable data and monitors trends to forecast economic developments and social changes.
Local Initiatives to promote apprenticeships in Leeds and Manchester, UKOECD CFE
This year the Forum will focus on creativity, jobs and local development. We will examine how localities can support culture and creative industries as a source of knowledge and job creation and how the creative industry can act as a powerful driving force areas such as tourism, urban regeneration, and social inclusion.
Apprendre par la pratique : Rôles, défis et opportunités / Learning from Practice : Roles, Challenges and Opportunities
Mr. Adrian HEALY, SmartSpec project, Cardiff University
Séminaire sur la Stratégie de Spécialisation Intelligente / S3 organisé par l'ANPR avec le support de l'UE les 17 et 18 mai 2016 à Hammamet.
The OECD Business and Finance Scoreboard contains indicators and data related to corporate performance, banking, capital markets, pensions and investments. It supports analysis of developments in the financial markets and corporate sector. The Scoreboard is a sister publication to the OECD Business and Finance Outlook.
Find out more: http://www.oecd.org/daf/oecd-business-and-finance-scoreboard.htm
The 2016 OECD Pensions Outlook launches on 5 December. This flyer describes what is in the publication and the complementary publication "Life Annuity Products and their Guarantees". Find out more at http://www.oecd.org/pensions/oecd-pensions-outlook.htm
This document discusses financial inclusion and literacy programs in Indonesia. It provides background on Indonesia's economy and financial system, noting that only 20% of adults have formal financial accounts. It then outlines Bank Indonesia's programs to promote financial literacy, especially among micro-entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Surveys found that financial literacy positively correlates with education levels and impacts savings and borrowing behaviors. Bank Indonesia's programs include training modules on financial education and a study showing it leads SMEs to better financial management. The document concludes that financial education should be integrated with SME development, partnerships expanded to reach more groups, and programs replicated nationally to improve financial literacy.
Esta presentación resume el informe de la OCDE de 2016 sobre las normas y prácticas de contratación de PEMEX y formula recomendaciones de políticas para promover la competencia y luchar contra la colusión en los procesos de licitación de acuerdo con las mejores prácticas internacionales. Acceda al informe completo disponible en inglés y español en el seguinte enlace oe.cd/fbrmex.
Le gun jumping est devenu une préoccupation importante pour les autorités de la concurrence.
Cette présentation sur les différents types d'infraction en matière de gun jumping a été faite par Antonio Gomes, chef de la divison de la Concurrence de l'OCDE, lors d'une conférence à ENA sur le sujet à Paris le 23 mars 2017.
Suivez les travaux de la division de la concurrence de l'OCDe sur www.oecd.org/daf/competition
The document summarizes the main findings and recommendations from an OECD review of Mexico's pension system. Key findings include that the old public PAYG DB system is very generous given contribution levels, coverage and contribution densities are low, and fees charged by private pension plans remain high. Recommendations focus on increasing contribution rates, improving coordination of safety nets, relaxing investment limits, reducing fees over time, and ensuring savings are used primarily for retirement income.
Este folleto sintetiza el informe de la OCDE de 2015 sobre los sistemas de pensiones en México. El estudio analiza en profundidad el sistema de pensiones mexicano en el marco de las mejores prácticas de la OCDE, y presenta diversas propuestas para mejorarlo y garantizar su funcionamiento en el largo plazo. http://www.oecd.org/pensions/oecd-review-pension-systems-mexico.htm
Hallazgos principales y recomendaciones del informe de la OCDE de 2015 sobre los sistemas de pensiones en México. El estudio analiza en profundidad el sistema de pensiones mexicano en el marco de las mejores prácticas de la OCDE, y presenta diversas propuestas para mejorarlo y garantizar su funcionamiento en el largo plazo. http://www.oecd.org/pensions/oecd-review-pension-systems-mexico.htm
Skills Development for SMEs and Tackling InformalityOECD CFE
This expert meeting of the ESSSA initiative will provide a unique opportunity to share international experience in addressing the issue of skills mismatch as a way to contribute to more inclusive growth and good quality job creation across Southeast Asian countries.
This presentation by Fabienne ILZKOVITZ & Adriaan DIERX from the DG Competition at the European Commission, was made during the Workshop on market studies selection and prioritisation of sectors and industries held on 9 March 2017 at the OECD Headquarters. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at http://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/market-studies-workshop-on-selection-prioritisation-of-sectors-industries.htm
This document discusses how the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) selects cases for market studies. It notes that market studies are a flexible tool to explore whether markets work well for consumers. The CMA draws ideas for market studies from various sources, including other areas of its work, problems identified by other organizations, and horizon scanning of economic indicators and consumer complaints. The selection process involves developing initial proposals before fully scoping out a market study. The CMA reflects that directly linking economic indicators to competition issues can be challenging, so it often uses market studies themselves to identify new areas of focus, such as where markets are changing.
This presentation by Caroline Teyssié, Rapporteure at the Autorité de la concurrence (French Competition Authority), was made during the Workshop on market studies selection and prioritisation of sectors and industries held on 9 March 2017 at the OECD Headquarters. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at http://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/market-studies-workshop-on-selection-prioritisation-of-sectors-industries.htm
Sme Financing International Best Practicesguest76ed2bc
The document discusses best practices for SME financing based on international experience. It outlines the importance of SMEs and factors that support entrepreneurship. Key recommendations include simplifying regulations to encourage financing, developing credit guarantee programs and equity investment funds through public-private partnerships, and providing management training. A pilot program is proposed involving government-backed loans to attract private equity investors into new SME investment funds.
SME and Entrepreneurship Access to Finance: An OECD ScoreboardOECDglobal
Presented at the July 2012 Meeting of the OECD-MENA Initiative's Working Group on SME Policy, Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Development http://www.oecd.org/mena/investment
On 8 February 2017, the OECD launched a new Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector. This Guidance, developed through an intense multi-stakeholder process, supports a common understanding of due diligence and responsible supply chain management in the sector.
Find out more: https://mneguidelines.oecd.org/responsible-supply-chains-textile-garment-sector.htm
Best Approach to Finance SMEs-Program Lending rabbani63
Program lending is an approach for banks to finance small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in a standardized way. It involves designing uniform lending programs tailored for specific SME sectors. This reduces processing costs and credit risk for banks. Eligibility criteria, terms, conditions and simplified approval processes are standardized. Banks can develop quality SME lending portfolios and lower costs while achieving higher profit margins. Implementing program lending requires support from senior management, credit data, and redesigning business processes to coordinate standardized SME financing at scale.
SMEs play a major role in job creation but face significant financing constraints. They provide over 50% of formal jobs in emerging markets and create the majority of new jobs, especially in low-income countries. However, SMEs experience a large financing gap estimated at $1 trillion. Improving access to finance for SMEs through measures like credit reporting, collateral registries, and innovative financing structures can significantly boost employment and economic growth. The SME Finance Forum was created as a global knowledge sharing platform to disseminate best practices in SME financing.
This document provides an overview of South Africa's Community Development Programme. It discusses the program's strategic goals of empowering marginalized groups and facilitating sustainable livelihoods. It outlines the roles of community development practitioners in identifying and implementing social programs. It then details several strategic focus areas, including youth development, poverty reduction, and improving nonprofit organization governance. Finally, it discusses achievements in these areas and sets targets for further progress in 2007/2008, such as developing an anti-poverty strategy, advocating for sustainable livelihood approaches, and expanding youth job programs.
SMEs, Entrepreneurship, and the Working PartyOECDglobal
The Working Party on SMEs and Entrepreneurs (WPSMEE) at the OECD aims to reduce biases against SMEs in public policies related to taxes, R&D financing, export financing, and risk guarantees. It assists countries with designing, implementing, and assessing SME policies. The WPSMEE produces the Scoreboard on SME and Entrepreneurship Finance, which provides data on debt, equity, and financing conditions in 31 countries. It also conducts SME Country Reviews and Regional Reviews through the SME Policy Index, which has assessed policies in 32 countries across four regions. Current thematic studies by the WPSMEE include SME innovation, internationalization, and
Montenegro: Workshop 2 Building a National Partnership (Nov 2015)elinbantani
This document summarizes discussions from a workshop in Montenegro on developing their national partnership for entrepreneurial learning. The delegation visited Wales and gained insights into their successful partnership model. Three options for Montenegro's national partnership structure were proposed: an independent organization, a legally recognized body, or maintaining the existing working group format. The delegation also drafted an initial action plan and mapping of stakeholders to guide further development of the partnership.
Investment and Competitiveness in Central Asia - Focus on the Kyrgyz RepublicOECDglobal
Presented 14 November 2013, in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
Launched in March 2013, the Kyrgyz Project of the OECD Central Asia Initiative seeks to support the Kyrgyz Republic in increasing its competitiveness.
COPIE Action Plan: 7 steps to promote inclusive entrepreneurshipOECD CFE
The 7-step COPIE action plan provides guidance for promoting inclusive entrepreneurship through the next round of European Structural Funds. The steps include: 1) obtaining information on entrepreneurship programs; 2) following an integrated policy approach; 3) ensuring high-quality startup support; 4) integrating different service providers; 5) supporting microcredit; 6) promoting skills development and entrepreneurship education; and 7) raising awareness of inclusive entrepreneurship benefits. The plan recommends collecting feedback, engaging stakeholders, developing quality standards, mapping resources, exploiting microfinance opportunities, investing in teacher training, and disseminating good practices.
The document discusses establishing a framework for supporting human capital development at the regional level. It provides five key rationales for prioritizing regional human capital development: 1) Regional development is important for national competitiveness and social development, 2) Regional development requires coordinated skills policies, 3) Regional skills policies are more effective, 4) Regional approaches improve governance, and 5) Regional support encourages innovative approaches. The document outlines objectives to promote regional skills development and link it to regional socioeconomic performance. Guiding principles include partnership, capacity building, sharing best practices, and taking an integrated approach balancing skills supply and demand. Proposed support activities include analyzing regional skills needs, assessing education and training provision, and developing regional human capital plans.
This document outlines the 2018-2022 Philippine Cooperative Medium-Term Development Plan (PCMTDP). The plan was formulated by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and aims to promote cooperative development. It has a vision of building a globally competitive and resilient cooperative industry. The plan contains 6 strategic goals: enhancing the policy environment, improving governance, developing human capital, increasing competitiveness, improving access to finance, and expanding access to markets. Each goal contains desired outcomes and options for actions to work towards those outcomes over the 5 year period.
Thulile Yvonne Nkambule Chapa Curriculum Vitae(1).docx FOR SUBMISSIONThuli Chapa
Thulile Yvonne Nkambule Chapa has over 20 years of experience working in economic development and community projects with World Vision in Africa. She currently serves as a Technical Advisor in Somalia, providing strategic support to a consortium implementing economic development programs. Previously, she held positions as a Regional Economic Development Advisor covering 9 Southern African countries and as Micro Enterprise Development Manager in Swaziland. She has extensive experience developing and implementing savings groups, business skills training, and value chain projects to promote livelihoods and economic resilience.
The document summarizes activities from the Youth Employment Project in Mongolia in Quarter IV of 2016. It discusses three main components: 1) Developing national youth employment policies and programs, 2) Providing effective employment support services to young people, and 3) Supporting young people in starting innovative businesses. Under the first component, a national youth employment promotion program was drafted and seminars were held to discuss youth employment policies at local levels. The second component involved training employment counselors and strengthening collaboration between employment organizations. The third component included piloting startup business support programs, training business incubators, and awarding grants to champion startups.
BRIDGE's National ECD Community of Practice- presentation to the CoP (BDJ) - ...kaleylemottee
The document discusses the activities of BRIDGE's National ECD Community of Practice. It notes that the South African cabinet has established an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate ECD implementation. It also describes meetings held with various stakeholders and projects aimed at supporting evidence-based ECD policymaking and improving coordination between government and civil society ECD organizations. Key topics discussed include developing a unified ECD strategy, setting consistent training standards for ECD practitioners, and identifying sustainable sources of funding.
Session VI: OECD Regional Network on Education and Skills - ways forward - Jo...OECD CFE
The OECD’s Regional Policy Network on Education and Skills aims to foster knowledge exchange in support of national growth and regional integration. The Network encourages a whole-of-government approach to formulating and implementing sound skills policies. It draws on the growing participation by Southeast Asian countries in the OECD’s education surveys and local job creation policy reviews, which provide valuable comparative data and analysis that can help countries in the region build more efficient and effective employment and skills systems.
The document discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR) in ASEAN countries. It outlines the ASEAN Community Blueprint's recognition of CSR and objectives to promote CSR. Key actions recommended include developing CSR policies and standards. The document also discusses trends in CSR across ASEAN countries like increasing engagement from governments and stock exchanges. Challenges include the majority of businesses being SMEs and sensitivities addressing issues like human rights. Country-specific CSR examples from Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand are provided. The document concludes with recommendations for further developing CSR in Lao and the ASEAN CSR Network's commitments.
Presented at the Regional Meeting on SME, Entrepreneurship and Access to Finance Indicators, organised by the OECD-MENA Investment Initiative, December 2011. http://www.oecd.org/mena/investment
The document is a CV that summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Henry Oloketch. In under 3 sentences:
Henry Oloketch has over 24 years of experience in financial services and small business development in Africa. He has worked extensively with microfinance institutions, governments, and international organizations across 16 countries. His experience includes strategic planning, market research, product development, and technical assistance for financial inclusion projects.
Presentation on the importance of a strategic and comprehensive approach for developing skills for the green and digital transition, by Mr. Andrew Bell, Head of Unit, OECD Skills Strategies, OECD Centre for Skills.
Clean Energy Finance and Investment Roadmap of Thailand: background informationOECD Environment
The document outlines the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Roadmap of Thailand being developed by the OECD. The Roadmap aims to (1) develop an implementable strategy to scale clean energy finance and investments, (2) set actions and time-bound milestones, and (3) recommend new financing mechanisms. It will focus on energy efficiency in buildings and distributed renewable power. The Roadmap will be developed through background research, stakeholder workshops, and case studies to identify financing needs, opportunities, and an action plan to mobilize investment over the next 5 years.
The document provides guidance on developing the OECD's Principles Guidance on Blended Finance. It will be developed through 2019-2020 with expert and stakeholder input. It aims to help implement the Blended Finance Principles and provide references. Key topics to be addressed include defining development objectives, assessing appropriate levels of concessionality, tailoring approaches to local context, managing risks, and evaluating results. Evidence will be built through programs focused on least developed countries, fragile contexts, water and agriculture. The guidance will align with frameworks like the SDGs, Addis Ababa Action Agenda, and enhanced DFI principles on blended concessional finance. It will take the form of a dynamic digital compendium
Pocketbook: Competitiveness in South East Europe 2018OECDglobal
The OECD has been working with the South East Europe (SEE) region since 2000 to develop and successfully implement policies for private sector development and investment. This pocketbook brochure summarises the most recent work in the region in the second edition of the Competitiveness in South East Europe: A Policy Outlook 2018. The study assessed six SEE economies in 17 policy dimensions through a highly participatory evaluation process that included in-depth, evidence-based analyses to provide guidance to governments and the private sector, and a toolkit for donors and international development agencies. For more information on the full publication, please click on this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264298576-en
Making Things Happen: Transitioning to a Circular Economy OECDglobal
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 4, "Making Things Happen: Transitioning to a Circular Economy", Iain Gulland – Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 4, "Waste To Taste To 21st Century Food", Ivanka Milenkovic, GENERAL MANAGER - EKOFUNGI
The document discusses 5 main business models that contribute to a circular economy: 1) Life span models focus on extending the life of products and components. 2) Waste value models make use of byproducts and waste. 3) Platform models enable sharing and optimal use of assets. 4) Circular input models use renewable energy and materials. 5) Product as service models offer products through a service, like leasing.
SMEs’ financial challenges in Western Balkans to go green?OECDglobal
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 3, "SMEs’ financial challenges in Western Balkans to go green?", Safet Gërxhaliu, Member of the Managing Board of Western Balkans Chambers Investment Forum
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 3, Goran Korac, "Project "Design Center Promo21”, Business area Logorište, Karlovac, Croatia
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 3, "Environmental Financing in Estonia", Madis Kareda, Developmentmanager at EIC, Estonia
Croatia’s experience in improving access to finance for green SMEsOECDglobal
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 3, "Croatia’s experience in improving access to finance for green SMEs", Dubravko Ponoš, Director, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND
Croatia
Incubation and Acceleration of High-Growth SMEs for a Greener EconomyOECDglobal
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 2, "Incubation and Acceleration of High-Growth SMEs for a Greener Economy", Dr. Deniz Tuncalp, Chief Marketing & Operations Officer, ITU ARI Teknokent, Turkey
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 2, "SMEs in a green Economy", James Hogan, Green Business Programme Manager
Clean Technology Centre
Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland
Policy Instruments to Promote Better Enviromental PerformanceOECDglobal
Regional Policy Dialogue Meeting “SMEs in a Green Economy”, 09 March 2018, Paris
Session 2, "Policy Instruments to Promote Better Enviromental Performance", Eugene Mazur, OECD Environment Directorate
SMALL BUSINESS ACT (SBA) ASSESSMENT
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“SME and Academia Collaboration: Turkey’s Experience in Innovation and Technology Centres”
29-30 November & 1 December 2017
Istanbul, Turkey
Session 7: Technology transfer capacity building and proof of concept instrum...OECDglobal
Day 2, Session 7, 30 November 2017, Istanbul, Bridging the Gap - Technology Transfer Capacity Building and
Proof of Concept Instruments, Huseyin KEBAPCI
Legal Adviser - Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer
Session 6: EU support on competitiveness and innovation in TurkeyOECDglobal
Day 2, Session 6, 30 November 2017, Istanbul, SME and Academia collaboration: Turkey’s Experience in Innovation and Technology Centres, Ela Yazıcı İnan, European Union
Day 1, session 2, 29 November 2017, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Şebnem BURNAZ,
Director. Zeynep ERDEN BAYAZIT, PhD, Associate Director
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
Bharat Mata - History of Indian culture.pdfBharat Mata
Bharat Mata Channel is an initiative towards keeping the culture of this country alive. Our effort is to spread the knowledge of Indian history, culture, religion and Vedas to the masses.
A Guide to AI for Smarter Nonprofits - Dr. Cori Faklaris, UNC CharlotteCori Faklaris
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
2. Potential areas of co-operation (1)
I. Horizontal (Regional) Approach
In cooperation with ERIA and ASEC
1. OECD-ASEAN SME policy dialogue on good
practices
2. Regional SME policy capacity building
3. Comparative SME policy assessment in the ten
ASEAN member countries
3. 1. OECD-ASEAN SME Policy Dialogue on
Good Practices
• Characterisation: Establish a SME policy network
between the OECD and ASEAN member countries.
• Objective: exchange on good practices in SME policy
and supporting tools, building upon the work of the
OECD Working Party on SMEs and Entrepreneurship,
ASEAN SME Working Group, ERIA and ADB. .
• Outlook: 1st OECD-ASEAN Workshop on Good Practices
will take place on 13 June 2014 in Manila in connection
with the 34th ASEAN SME Working Group meeting.
Focus - Start-ups and Technological transfer
4. 2. Regional SME policy capacity building
seminars
• Characterisation: capacity building events (e.g. for
CLMV countries) to share and discuss instruments,
methodologies and best practices from OECD and
ASEAN countries.
• Objective: strengthen institutional capacity and to close
the development gap in SME policy between the CLMV
countries and the ASEAN-6.
• Experience: ERIA OECD Capacity Building Seminar on
SME Policy, 29 November 2013Work.
5. 3. Comparative SME policy assessment in
the 10 ASEAN countries
• Characterisation: ASEAN SME Policy Index is a
benchmarking tool to monitor the progress of the
ASEAN SME policy performance jointly with ERIA and
with the support of ASEC and ASEAN SME Working
Group.
• Objective: compare SME policy implementation across
countries and support governments in setting targets
• Outlook: The next ASEAN SME policy assessment
2015/6 and light interim monitoring of the
implementation of reforms and recommendations in
2015 (tbc)
6. II. Vertical (Country/Thematic) Approach
1. Access to finance by SMEs
2. Skills development for SMEs
3. SME internationalisation and integration in
global value chains
4. Innovation and intellectual assets
5. Alternative source of funding of SMEs
6. Inclusive Entrpreneurship (women, youth,
minority, social) and start-up support
Potential areas of co-operation (2)
7. 1. Access to finance by SMEs
• Characterisation: develop data and statistical
information on SMEs’ and entrepreneurs’ access to
finance.
• Objective: provide a frame work to monitor the degree at
which financial markets serve small businesses and
entrepreneurs and the conditions at which SME lending
is provided
• Experience: OECD and the ADB started collaboration in
the area of SME finance, launching a project on
“Enhancing Financial Accessibility for SMEs”, which
looks at policies to improve access to bank lending and
alternative financing instruments.
8. 2. Skills development for SMEs
• Characterisation: OECD Skills Strategy that helps
identify the strengths and weaknesses of their existing
national skills pool and skills system, benchmark them
internationally and develop policies for improvement.
• Objective: improve knowledge about skills shortages in
the SME sector, skills upgrading mechanisms and policy
approaches being used in ASEAN and OECD countries
• Experience: Initiative on Employment and Skills
Strategies in Southeast Asia (ESSSA), which already
engages employment and training authorities across
Southeast Asia