The geography of green innovation hubs in OECD regionsComing soon on 24 September!
This paper explores the geography of “green innovation hubs” and the relationship between green patents and local labour markets. The analysis considers the spatial distribution and evolution of patenting activity for green inventions and identifies green innovation hubs, i.e., regions demonstrating notable strength in green patenting. It also explores the relationship between the regional level of green patenting, economic activity, education, and local labour dynamics across OECD regions. Greater Copenhagen (a cross-border area including parts of Denmark and Southern Sweden) is used as an example to illustrate one region's green innovation ecosystem, assessing its progress, unique opportunities, and challenges.
The Twin Transition Tracker provides the opportunity to compare regions to others in the OECD, and assess their overall performance within the context of the twin transition. This comparative analysis can help policy makers understand regional strengths and weaknesses, and to tailor strategies that address specific local needs.
Chambers of commerce and the business of skillsReport
In today's rapidly evolving economy, businesses are facing growing challenges in recruiting workers with the right skills. Chambers of commerce can play an important role in helping communities tackle these pressing issues and building skills systems that are fit for the future.
This paper draws on a 2024 survey undertaken by the OECD in collaboration with Eurochambres and International Chamber of Commerce, covering chambers from 65 countries. It explores the role chambers play in shaping and implementing skills policies at local, regional and national levels. Common approaches include supporting strategy development at both national and regional/local levels; serving as an intermediary between businesses and skills programmes; and, at least to some degree, being a direct provider of training themselves. As demands for agile and inclusive skills systems grow, this paper serves as a first step to explore how chambers can further support skills agendas.
