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Over-centralization and short-term policies behind the surge in UK's regional #inequality. Disparities now exceed those in most developed countries. Read the report (with Ed Balls) on tackling the #UK’s regional economic inequality sites.harvard.edu/uk-regional-gr… doi.org/10.1017/nie.20…

📅Save the date 🇺🇸 Join us on 16 Nov 2023 for a virtual launch of the OECD Rural Innovation report in the #US Experts will discuss: 🟢Innovation fit for rural regions 🟢Bridging the digital divide 🟢Ensuring equal access to services Register now ▶️ bit.ly/3QCxa9G

Happy to publish today an OECD Regional Development Working Paper presenting the first conceptual framework on the synergies between fiscal equalisation and regional development policies, co-authored with Antti Moisio. doi.org/10.1787/0d28a8… OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism Dorothée Allain-Dupré

🇺🇸 In the US, metropolitan areas accounted for 95% of GDP growth between 2011-20. #NewYork, #SanFrancisco & #LA made up 1/3 of GDP growth in the US during the same period. So, are smaller regions getting left behind? NEW #COGITO blog ➡️ bit.ly/3MKEttl #RegionalOutlook

We need to boost national & subnational #climate expenditure tracking to support the net-zero transition. Join #OECDatCOP28 to see how. 🗓️6 Dec 2023 ⏰ 15h CET 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3N4WjHB

"#Decentralisation, unfunded mandates and the regional response to the #COVID19 pandemic," written with Miquel Vidal Bover, hot off the press in Regional Studies - @regionalstudies.bsky.social. doi.org/10.1080/003434… #OpenAccess

💡 Since 2021, the US committed +USD1.57 trillion in government funding to support infrastructure investment.​ To maximise long-term gains, scaling up inclusive investment is key. How can state and local policy makers achieve this?​ Register here ➡️ t.ly/YFX-0

🏗️Infrastructure for Resilience Join the 2024 #OECD Infrastructure Forum as we explore how to build the resilience of infrastructure in regions and cities. 🗓️ 9-10 APRIL 📍 Paris Register 🔗 oe.cd/5t0 #OECDinfra

💡 State & local governments account for 69% of climate-related public investment in #OECD. Collaboration across govt levels is 🔑 for climate-resilient #infrastructure investments. 🔗 oe.cd/5uV #OECDinfra

💡Subnational governments are trusted with 6️⃣9️⃣% of climate relevant investment across 33 #OECD and #EU countries. Despite this, a historical lack of coordination in investment policies has led to reduced effectiveness. Our NEW #COGITO blog explores 🔗 brnw.ch/21wJj2t

📢 The OECD #RDPC Committee held its 5⃣0⃣th meeting on 15-16 May. 200+ representatives from 46 countries discussed: 👥 Place-based Policies 🌲 #Climate Resilience 📈 Demographic Change 🏥 Inclusive #Infrastructure 🤖 #AI for Policy More info 👉 oe.cd/5yy

Pleased to meet Mathias Cormann at #URC2024. The European Committee of the Regions and the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives share a common priority: ensuring a bottom up, sustainable approach to reconstruction of Ukraine, in which cities and regions are empowered. This will make the recovery successful.

🧭 Explore the #OECD's Regional Attractiveness Compass boosting regional competitiveness with actionable insights across 50+ indicators. 🗺️Navigate the future of your region today: bit.ly/3WhI1bT

Yesterday, Ukraine adopted comprehensive changes to its State Strategy for Regional Development. The OECD has provided advice to ensure the Strategy reflects the current development challenges and priorities of 🇺🇦's regions, and supports EU accession. 🔗brnw.ch/21wLQ29

💡Over 50% of critical #minerals needed for the green transition are on or near Indigenous lands. How can we ensure fair benefits for #Indigenous communities? At the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives #Mining Conference, 40 Indigenous leaders present a Call to Action to improve outcomes in mining regions.

📊Rural areas in OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives countries are, on average, 17% less productive than metro regions. Regional policies can help to build #ResilientPlaces by: 🟣 Boosting competitiveness 🟣 Improving access to skills & infrastructure 🟣 Driving inclusive growth 🔗oecd.org/content/dam/oe…

💡Metro regions lead in GDP growth, but some rural areas are catching up. 🟣 In 🇨🇭 🇵🇹 🇩🇪 rural regions grew faster than metro areas. 🟣 #Rural regions in 13 OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives countries saw incomes rise closer to metro levels. NEW Report🔗oe.cd/63f #ResilientPlaces

📢 EU regional & local authorities: Have your say! Take part in the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives- European Committee of the Regions survey on public investment & fiscal risks - your insights will help shape stronger, more effective regional policies. Take the survey (available in all EU languages)🔗ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

What lesson from your country would you share with others working to build more competitive, #ResilientPlaces? At the recent OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Ministerial for Regional Policy, we asked Deputy Minister Jan Szyszko (Jan Szyszko) from Poland. Learn more🔗oe.cd/rdpc-min

💡Metro regions lead in GDP growth, but some rural areas are catching up. In 🇨🇭 🇵🇹 🇩🇪 rural regions grew faster than metro areas. Rural regions in 13 OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives countries saw incomes rise closer to metro levels. Report🔗oe.cd/63f #ResilientPlaces