This OECD working paper summarises leading practices for benefit sharing, workforce development, and business and governance development for and with Indigenous peoples. This work has been informed by the OECD’s programme of work on Linking Indigenous Communities with Regional Development, on...

This paper employs the neo-Schumpeterian framework to examine innovation policy variations stemming from technological disparities among countries and regions. Focusing on less developed areas with limited institutional capacities, it highlights the challenges in crafting effective innovation...

A consensus has emerged about an incipient fourth industrial transition, which is being ushered in by pervasive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. This paper considers whether a new industrial transition needs a new innovation policy to guide the economic...

As digitalization reshapes urban landscapes, the concept of "smart cities" evolves from a supply-side, sector-driven approach to one focused on boosting citizen well-being. This paper redefines smart cities as initiatives leveraging digitalization for efficient, sustainable, and inclusive urban...

This paper delves into the vital role of regional industrial policies in shaping Global Value Chains (GVCs) amidst the evolving landscape of globalization and the fourth industrial revolution. By analyzing concrete experiences from OECD regions and beyond, it highlights the need for adaptive...

This paper explores the evolving landscape of innovation policy in response to rapid technological change. Shifting from post-war national models, OECD countries now emphasize regional and local innovation systems, fostering firm networks and local capacities. Policies aim to mitigate industrial...

Rural regions are poised to be pivotal in addressing 21st-century global challenges, from renewable energy to food innovation. While some thrive, others lag behind, facing structural shifts and population aging. Governments must act to ensure national prosperity and cohesion. This policy brief...

This paper was prepared as a background document to the OECD-European Commission Seminar on ‘When to use financial instruments” held on 28 June 2017 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France. It sets a basis for reflection and discussion. This seminar is part of a five-part seminar series in...

This paper was prepared as a background document to the OECD-European Commission Seminar on “Conditionalities for More Effective Public Investment” held on 28 April 2017 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France. It sets a basis for reflection and discussion.This seminar is part of a...

This paper was prepared as a background document to the OECD-European Commission Seminar on ‘When to use financial instruments” held on 28 June 2017 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, France. It sets a basis for reflection and discussion.This seminar is part of a five-part seminar series in...